Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Job title:

Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Company

NHS

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint three substantive Consultants in Palliative Medicine (Full time 10PA post) to support the integrated palliative care services across the TrustThe successful applicants will work to support the in-patient, advisory, ambulatory and community based services across the Trust as a member of the Integrated Palliative Care medical team. Duties will be undertaken in conjunction with consultant colleagues, with the support of an annual job planning process to provide oversight and supervision to the consultant led servicesApplicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council with licence to practise and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment.Main duties of the jobThe appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of consultant medical cover within the Integrated Palliative Care medical team across the sites.The posts include 10 Programmed activities (PAs) and the main commitments of this posts in the first year (subject to annualised job planning)Due to the integrated nature of the medical team, the job plans of the team will be reviewed on an annual basis, and there will be the potential opportunity to work with other aspects of the service on a rotational basis. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover support to other services when required and undertake community visits where necessary to promote continuity of care for patients.In addition, other duties will include involvement in the education and audit program of the directorate, administration, attendance at meetings and continuing medical education. The post holder will have access to shared office space located within the palliative care team offices, with fixed and mobile telephone and computer facilities, and secretarial support from the shared administrative team for the directorate.It is expected that the appointee will participate in the current second on call medical rota on a 1:6/7 basis for weeknights and weekends.About usLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond.For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.Date posted19 March 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number287-AMED-62-25Job locationsAintree University HospitalsLongmoorLiverpoolL9 7ALJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of consultant medical cover within the Integrated Palliative Care medical team across the sites.The posts include 10 Programmed activities (PAs) and the main commitments of this posts in the first year (subject to annualised job planning)Due to the integrated nature of the medical team, the job plans of the team will be reviewed on an annual basis, and there will be the potential opportunity to work with other aspects of the service on a rotational basis. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover support to other services when required and undertake community visits where necessary to promote continuity of care for patients.In addition, other duties will include involvement in the education and audit program of the directorate, administration, attendance at meetings and continuing medical education. The post holder will have access to shared office space located within the palliative care team offices, with fixed and mobile telephone and computer facilities, and secretarial support from the shared administrative team for the directorate.It is expected that the appointee will participate in the current second on call medical rota on a 1:6/7 basis for weeknights and weekends.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of consultant medical cover within the Integrated Palliative Care medical team across the sites.The posts include 10 Programmed activities (PAs) and the main commitments of this posts in the first year (subject to annualised job planning)Due to the integrated nature of the medical team, the job plans of the team will be reviewed on an annual basis, and there will be the potential opportunity to work with other aspects of the service on a rotational basis. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover support to other services when required and undertake community visits where necessary to promote continuity of care for patients.In addition, other duties will include involvement in the education and audit program of the directorate, administration, attendance at meetings and continuing medical education. The post holder will have access to shared office space located within the palliative care team offices, with fixed and mobile telephone and computer facilities, and secretarial support from the shared administrative team for the directorate.It is expected that the appointee will participate in the current second on call medical rota on a 1:6/7 basis for weeknights and weekends.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MB ChB (or equivalent
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (UK)

Desirable

• Higher degree such as MSC, MD or PhD
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians

RegistrationEssential

• Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine via CCT (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights

Knowledge and skillsEssential

• Broad experience in management of palliative care patients in all settings
• Evidence of continuing medical education.

Desirable

• Previous clinical experience at consultant level

Teaching & trainingEssential

• Evidence of delivery of palliative care and communication skills education to undergraduate and postgraduate students from a multi-disciplinary background.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification eg PGCE
• Attendance at Train the Trainer or similar course
• Evidence of training in appraisal/ educational supervision

Clinical Governance & AuditEssential

• Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to assess, contain and manage clinical risk and support other colleagues in doing the same
• Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit.

Desirable

• Publication of audit results

ResearchEssential

• Understanding principles of research.
• Evidence of enthusiasm for involvement in research

Desirable

• Proven track record in research including success in obtaining funding and publication

Management and LeadershipEssential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the management and financial challenges within an NHS Foundation Trust and the charitable sector
• Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care
• Ability to think strategically about the wider needs of patients and the service
• Ability to support junior medical staff, act as a role model and respond appropriately to any concerns.
• Ability to provide consultant level leadership within the MDT
• Able to demonstrate a collaborative and inclusive approach to management and clinical leadership

Desirable

• Management course in NHS and voluntary sector

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MB ChB (or equivalent
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (UK)

Desirable

• Higher degree such as MSC, MD or PhD
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians

RegistrationEssential

• Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine via CCT (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights

Knowledge and skillsEssential

• Broad experience in management of palliative care patients in all settings
• Evidence of continuing medical education.

Desirable

• Previous clinical experience at consultant level

Teaching & trainingEssential

• Evidence of delivery of palliative care and communication skills education to undergraduate and postgraduate students from a multi-disciplinary background.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification eg PGCE
• Attendance at Train the Trainer or similar course
• Evidence of training in appraisal/ educational supervision

Clinical Governance & AuditEssential

• Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to assess, contain and manage clinical risk and support other colleagues in doing the same
• Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit.

Desirable

• Publication of audit results

ResearchEssential

• Understanding principles of research.
• Evidence of enthusiasm for involvement in research

Desirable

• Proven track record in research including success in obtaining funding and publication

Management and LeadershipEssential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the management and financial challenges within an NHS Foundation Trust and the charitable sector
• Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care
• Ability to think strategically about the wider needs of patients and the service
• Ability to support junior medical staff, act as a role model and respond appropriately to any concerns.
• Ability to provide consultant level leadership within the MDT
• Able to demonstrate a collaborative and inclusive approach to management and clinical leadership

Desirable

• Management course in NHS and voluntary sector

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Liverpool

Job date

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:53:33 GMT

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