GP / SAS Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Job title:

GP / SAS Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated professional with experience in Palliative Care to join our supportive and collaborative team. This role offers the chance to work alongside a team of Palliative Care consultants, focusing on the delivery and development of palliative and end-of-life care services across all settings in Cornwall.The successful candidate will work closely with our CFT-based Palliative Care team, providing in-reach support to diverse healthcare settings in Cornwall and collaborate on-site with Cornwall Hospice Care, which operates two 10-bedded units within the county, enhancing the integration of services and continuity of care for patients.Main duties of the jobReview patients with complex palliative care needs and support to the specialist nurses in Acute hospitals, community and hospices.Provide supervision and educational activities to medical students, junior doctors and system-wide multidisciplinary teams.To be accessible to the wider healthcare professional community in the ability to offer timely advice and expertise in the management of patients with specialist palliative care needs.About usWe’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Medical Degree

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications

Experience
Essential

• minimum of 2 years Experience in assessing and treating patients with palliative care needs in inpatient, out-patient and community settings.
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD

Desirable

• Experience of working across different SPC settings, including charitable sector.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
• Ability to appraise own performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.

Teaching
Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi professional education.
• DipEd Postgraduate teaching qualification or equivalent.

Research and Audit
Essential

• Experience of carrying out audit/quality improvement projects.

Desirable

• Experience of involvement in a research project and publication
• Interest in research.

Aptitude and Personal qualities
Essential

• Positive attitude to multidisciplinary working and leadership.
• Ability to deal effectively with pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Reliable and honest.
• Flexible approach to working practice.

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in partnership with other agencies.

Other Requirements
Essential

• Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.

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Expected salary

£59175 – 125047 per year

Location

Truro, Cornwall

Job date

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:01:30 GMT

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