About this role
Job summary
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is recruiting a Clinical Fellow to join the specialist palliative care team at Priscilla Bacon Lodge, Norwich - a 16-bed, consultant-led inpatient unit, purpose-built in 2023 with the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.
This is a one-year, full-time fixed-term post. You'll work within a three-consultant-led multidisciplinary team, gaining direct clinical experience in symptom control and end-of-life care. You'll get a structured induction before joining the on-call rota, backed at all times by a second on-call Consultant.
If you want to develop your skills in palliative medicine with genuine senior support, please apply.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Fellow, you'll work alongside our Consultants and wider multidisciplinary team to provide medical care to the 16 inpatients at Priscilla Bacon Lodge, with occasional cover for our Living Well Centre day unit and community specialist palliative care team. You'll take part in the non-resident first on-call rota (1 in 5), covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays, including a full Saturday ward round - always supported remotely by a second on-call Consultant.
We're looking for someone who is:
A qualified doctor (MBBS or equivalent) with full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Experienced - at least two years' full-time general medical experience post registration. A confident communicator who works well within a multidisciplinary team. Organised, able to prioritise a varied clinical workload. Enthusiastic about teaching, audit and service development. Keen to develop a career in palliative medicine - previous experience in the specialty is a bonus, but not essential, as full support and induction will be provided.
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You'll join a small in-patient team of medical and nursing staff, therapists, chaplaincy and volunteers, with consultants present and accessible day to day. There's a strong teaching culture - regular journal clubs, postgraduate teaching meetings, and doctors coming through from the Norwich GP and core medical training schemes, the Eastern Region Palliative Medicine Specialist Registrar Training Scheme, and other specialties on secondment. The service has shifted focus in recent years toward greater emphasis on symptom control and rehabilitation, so the caseload is broad, including patients with non-malignant conditions.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details. In summary, the post holder will:
Work with the Consultants and wider multidisciplinary team to provide medical care to the 16 inpatients at Priscilla Bacon Lodge. Provide occasional medical cover for the Living Well Centre and community specialist palliative care team as required. Undertake non-resident first on-call duties (1 in 5), covering inpatients at weekends, bank holidays and weekdays from 5pm to 9am, supported remotely at all times by a second on-call Consultant. Complete a full ward round on Saturdays during on-call periods and review patients as required on Sundays. Attend the ward to assess patients who deteriorate unexpectedly or require urgent medical review, and review fast-track continuing health care patients out of hours in the event of an emergency. Undertake a period of supported induction before joining the full on-call rota. Participate actively in the Trust's Clinical Governance programme, including clinical audit, quality improvement, clinical guidelines and pathways, and risk management. Engage in regular appraisal and professional development in line with GMC revalidation requirements. Contribute to the department's education programme, including journal clubs and postgraduate teaching meetings. Support the teaching and supervision of doctors and other healthcare professionals on secondment or elective placement within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oBasic medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) oFull GMC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable
MRCP or MRCGP Part 1 Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Experience Essential
oAt least two years' full-time general medical experience post registration (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) oExperience of audit and a willingness to participate oInterest and experience in teaching both doctors and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
Previous experience of palliative medicine
Skills, abilities and Knowledge Essential
oGood knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English oCapable of working in a multi-disciplinary team oAbility to organise and prioritise workload oEnthusiasm for service development and teaching
Desirable
Management skills
Communication Essential
oA good communicator, able to convey clinical information clearly and sensitively to patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
Personal and People Development Essential
oCommitted to continuing professional development and participation in annual appraisal
Desirable
Prepared to work in shared office space
Personal attributes and behaviours Essential
oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Other Essential
oWilling and able to undertake non-resident on-call duties (1 in 5) oMust be passed fit to perform the full duties of the post through Occupational Health, with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Priscilla Bacon Lodge
Century Place
Colney
NR4 7YA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)