About this role
Job summary
Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to our local communities? Our family of services including Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just B and Saint Michaels Hospice provide vital support to people when they need it most. Our vision is of a community where everyone gets the care they need, want and deserve You can help make that a reality.
We are an independent charity powered by local communities. Every day, we help to improve quality of life for people living with terminal illness, bereavement and mental health concerns, because our belief is that no one should suffer. Our incredible teams work together to make this happen.
Main duties of the job
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed doctor to provide essential out-of-hours medical support for patients and staff at Crimple House. This role is key to enabling the delivery of a new specialist palliative care service in the area.
Role Overview
Non-resident out-of-hours medical cover: one weekday night per week and approximately every 56 weekends
Face-to-face assessment and review of inpatients
Admission of new patients and ongoing management of existing patients
Communication with relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team, including allied health professionals
Essential Criteria
Medical degree with GMC registration
Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a team
Able to prioritise workload and perform under pressure
Interest in palliative care
Desirable Criteria
Previous palliative care experience
Formal palliative care qualifications
Personal Qualities
We are looking for an individual who is:
Compassionate, kind, and empathic
Honest, trustworthy, and committed to providing high-quality specialist care
Able to work autonomously when required
Motivated, hardworking, and collaborative
About us
How we look after you
We put people first in all that we do, which includes our own team
Wellbeing and resilience support with a dedicated team by your side
Flexible and hybrid working for many roles
A supportive and caring environment
Opportunities to grow, develop and progress, with culture of lifelong learning
Job description Job responsibilities
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed doctor to provide essential out-of-hours medical support for patients and staff at Crimple House. This role is key to enabling the delivery of a new specialist palliative care service in the area.
Role Overview
Non-resident out-of-hours medical cover: one weekday night per week and approximately every 56 weekends
Face-to-face assessment and review of inpatients
Admission of new patients and ongoing management of existing patients
Communication with relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team, including allied health professionals
For more information please see job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
See person specification.
Desirable
See person specification.
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 Saint Michaels Hospice
Address St. Michaels Hospice
Hornbeam Park Avenue
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 8NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://app.healthboxhr.com/jobs-feed/web/company/65d86b0053344 (Opens in a new tab)