Staff Grade Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Government of Jersey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a qualified medical professional to provide specialist palliative care services. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, offering support and supervision to Clinical Nurse Specialists. Ideal candidates will hold a Medical Degree, full GMC registration, and a commitment to professional development. This position requires significant clinical experience and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team focused on providing high-quality care to patients at Jersey Hospice Care.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and full GMC registration required.
• Significant experience post GMC registration essential.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of specialist palliative care services.
• Provide support for Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Monitor and improve standards of care through goal setting.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical abilities

Education

Medical degree

Full GMC registration with licence to practice

MRCGP, MRCP or Equivalent

Diploma or degree in Palliative Care

Job description

The postholder will assist in the provision of specialist palliative care services at Jersey Hospice Care (JHC), working alongside other members of the medical team and also provide supervision and support for the Clinical Nurse Specialists/Independent Prescribers. The medical care of patients on IPU is led by the islands Lead Consultant in Palliative Medicine and shared between the GPs and JHC’s medical team, so close partnership working with the patients GP is essential. Working as part of the medical team within Jersey Hospice Care the post holder will assist in the provision of specialist palliative care across all areas of care, including contributing to an out‑of‑hour telephone on‑call service. The ideal candidate will hold a Medical Degree, full GMC registration with licence to practice and a member of a recognised medical defence union. AMRCGP, MRCP or equivalent and a Diploma or degree in Palliative Care are desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the provision of specialist palliative care services at Jersey Hospice Care (JHC), working alongside other members of the medical team and also provide supervision and support for the Clinical Nurse Specialists/Independent Prescribers. The medical care of patients on IPU is led by the islands Lead Consultant in Palliative Medicine and shared between the GPs and JHC’s medical team; close partnership working with the patients GP is essential. Working as part of the medical team within Jersey Hospice Care the post holder will assist in the provision of specialist palliative care across all areas of care, including contributing to an out‑of‑hour telephone on‑call service.

About us

Jersey Hospice Care is an independent charity which provides palliative care services within a range of settings including the community, inpatients, outpatients and the Jersey General Hospital. Clinical services based at Jersey Hospice Care are regulated and inspected by the Jersey Care Commission and benefit from a well‑resourced multi‑professional team, with the skills and expertise in palliative and end‑of‑life care who operate under the clinical leadership of a Lead Consultant in Palliative Care and a Director of Palliative Care Services. These services are provided at no cost to the patient. Jersey Hospice Care is committed to continuous professional development and is supported by an onsite education team.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will demonstrate a high standard of care applying their expert knowledge and skills to identify, assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with specialist palliative care needs. They will exercise complex levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. In conjunction with the Clinical Lead in Palliative Medicine, the post holder will help to monitor and improve standards of care through goal setting, use of advanced care planning and other best practice tools and measurable outcomes. They will make appropriate use of the latest evidence to inform their practice, audit clinical care, and teach and support professional colleagues. The post holder will bring a proactive influence on multidisciplinary team meetings and be expected to champion innovative practice within the field of Hospice and end‑of‑life care. The post holder, working as an independent practitioner, is accountable and responsible for their own actions or omissions in line with the General Medical Council. The post holder will have access to 24/7 telephone advice from the Palliative Care medical team in Southampton. The post holder will be accountable to the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Director of Palliative Care Services. The Medical Director of Health Care Jersey is the Responsible Officer. The level of supervision will be according to personal competence and agreed accountability arrangements of all aspects of the role. As per the General Medical Council standards, every doctor is expected to work within the limitations of their competence regardless of whether they are or are not on the specialist register. All doctors remain personally accountable for his or her professional conduct in any care provided. Roles include supporting the multi‑disciplinary team members at Jersey Hospice Care as appropriate in the following areas:

• Clinical practice
• Leadership
• Quality Assurance and Governance
• Management and Self Development
• Relationships and Partnerships
• Education, Training and Research
• Job Planning and Timetable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Member of a recognised medical defence union
• Commitment to the continuing professional development of self and others

Desirable

• MRCGP, MRCP or Equivalent
• Diploma or degree in Palliative Care
• Palliative care experience
• Specific interest in Palliative Medicine, with a desire to develop skills further
• Teaching Course, previous experience in teaching
• Understanding of independent hospice funding / organisation
• Completion of an advanced communication skills course
• Good IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and Experience
• Significant experience post GMC registration
• Proven relevant postgraduate training within a speciality programme.
• Clinical experience in medicine in a variety of settings
• Technical abilities
• Ability to prioritise.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in teaching healthcare professionals with varied knowledge and skills
• Current driving licence
• Personal attributes
• Excellent communication & language skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to use a non‑judgemental approach to patients & colleagues.
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different contacts.
• Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas
• Punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility
• Reliable work record