About this role
Job summary North London Hospice is seeking Bank Doctors to support the delivery of specialist palliative care services across our Inpatient Unit and Community Specialist Palliative Care teams. This role provides an opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality medical care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and supporting their families and carers. You will contribute to holistic assessment, symptom management, care planning and clinical decision-making while helping ensure patients receive compassionate, person-centred care. The post also supports education, quality improvement and service development activities across the organisation.
Main duties of the job The postholder will provide medical care for patients receiving specialist palliative care services across inpatient and community settings. Key responsibilities include undertaking holistic assessments, reviewing symptom control, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, supporting patients and families, participating in clinical governance and quality improvement activities, and contributing to the education and development of healthcare professionals. The role requires close collaboration with colleagues across North London Hospice to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care.
About us North London Hospice has been providing compassionate care and support to local people since 1984. As a registered charity, we are dedicated to helping patients with life-limiting illnesses achieve the best possible quality of life, while supporting their families and carers through challenging times. Our services extend across North London and include our Inpatient Unit, community and specialist palliative care services, outpatient and wellbeing programmes, and patient and family support services. We work alongside patients, families and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care that meets physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. We provide Inpatient Unit services, Community Specialist Palliative Care services, Outpatient and Wellbeing services, Patient and Family Support services, a Bereavement Service and Out of Hours support across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. The best of life, at the end of life, for everyone.
Job description Job responsibilities Provide high-quality medical care to patients receiving specialist palliative and end-of-life care within inpatient and community settings. Undertake holistic assessments, support symptom management and contribute to care planning and clinical decision-making. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities. Support patients, families and carers with compassion and professionalism while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality and patient-centred care. Contribute to education, training and service development across North London Hospice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full GMC registration
Desirable
Postgraduate medical degree Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience of working in end-of-life care Familiarity with electronic health record systems Knowledge of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) and/or Urgent Care Plans Experience and understanding of quality improvement methodology and clinical audit
Desirable
Palliative Medicine specialist training, qualification or experience Publications or qualifications relating to research, audit or quality improvement
Additional Criteria Essential
Flexible, enthusiastic and resilient approach Positive and helpful attitude Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues and members of the public Ability to treat others with compassion, dignity and respect Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to work collaboratively within a team Willingness to take personal accountability for actions and decisions
Desirable
Experience working in a multi-ethnic and multi-faith environment Communication skills training or qualification
Additional Criteria Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to manage competing priorities and workloads
Desirable
Experience contributing to strategic development of palliative care services Leadership experience within healthcare services Ability to work strategically with internal and external partners
Additional Criteria Essential
Commitment to the aims and charitable objectives of North London Hospice Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development Commitment to North London Hospice values Understanding and support of a smoke-free working environment Enhanced DBS clearance appropriate to the role Able to meet occupational health requirements for the role
Desirable
Full driving licence and access to own vehicle (for community-based work)
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.
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 North London Hospice
Address Jade Ward
Edgware Community Hospital
Burnt Oak Broadway
Edgware
HA8 0AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northlondonhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)