About this role
Job summary Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine to join our experienced team at St Peter & St James Hospice, led by two Palliative Medicine Consultants
Main duties of the job Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine to join our experienced team at St Peter & St James Hospice, led by two Palliative Medicine Consultants
About us We are a highly regarded hospice team dedicated to delivering outstanding specialist palliative care. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, involvement in education and service improvement projects, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patients and families when they need it most.
Job description Job responsibilities To provide medical assessment and follow-up care for patients in the community, outpatient clinics, and their own homes. Support Community Clinical Nurse Specialists and advise on specialist palliative care symptom management. Undertake home visits and remote prescribing, including Just-in-Case medications where appropriate. Assess and manage symptoms for patients admitted to the Inpatient Unit for symptom control and end of life care. Perform clinical procedures, maintain accurate patient records, and ensure safe prescribing practices. Provide urgent medical assessment and advice to patients attending the Living Well Centre. Participate in the on-call rota, including weekend ward rounds and urgent patient reviews when required. Support education, audit, quality improvement activities, and the supervision of resident doctors and medical students.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Primary medical qualification Higher medical qualification - MRCP or MRCGP Full GMC registration and valid licence to practise with evidence of engagement with revalidation
Desirable
Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Experience Essential
Practical skills required for the post - e.g., venepuncture, paracentesis, etc
Desirable
Experience of dealing with common medical problems in a broad range of clinical specialities Some experience of working in the end-of-life care setting, and of symptom management Experience of working in specialist palliative care for both malignant and non-malignant conditions Teaching experience at either Under or Post Graduate level
Additional Criteria Essential
Excellent communication skills Multidisciplinary team working skills Clinical leadership skills appropriate to level Computer/ IT literate Fully covered by medical defence insurance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name St Peter & St James Hospice
Address North Common Road
North Chailey
Lewes
East Sussex
BN8 4ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://stpjhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)