About this role
Job summary
SUBSTANTIVE CONSULTANT IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Applications are invited for the above post working in the University Hospitals of North Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to join the established consultant and multidisciplinary teamto provide Specialist Palliative care services to the populations of Staffordshire and Cheshire. This is a 10 PA post which includes an on-call commitment attracting category B availability supplement. Applications would be considered for less than full time working or job share.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join an existing dynamic team of 4 consultants working in the Staffordshire area to expand the Specialist Palliative Care services provided in the University Hospitals of North Midlands. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Hospital Palliative Care Team working in both hospital sites providing specialist palliative advice, outpatient services and inpatient care for our 10 palliative medicine beds. The successful candidate will also work closely with local hospices and community services. The successful candidate will act take a lead role in undergraduate Palliative Care education at the Keele University's School of Medicine and will contribute to the development and provision of the Palliative Care curriculum.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. If there are any queries or you wish to have a discussion regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the GMC Possession of MRCP. Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K. training scheme or within 6 months of award of CCT at time of interview or CESR application in progress through Portfolio Pathway for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
A higher degree (eg MSc in Palliative Medicine)
Clinical experience Essential
Good general clinical experience in the specialty Experience of liaising and co-ordinating care between multiple clinical teams Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within all areas of palliative medicine. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients. Experience of conducting clinical audit.
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working Essential
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team Ability to work flexibly and accommodate changes in work plan when necessary for the smooth running of the department.
Desirable
Experience of service development
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications Essential
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems. An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues Evidence of training in research methodology
Desirable
Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years. Evidence of having undertaken original research
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Teaching and Training Experience Essential
Enthusiasm and ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and staff of other disciplines. Substantial experience of teaching medical students
Desirable
Recognised teaching skills course/ medical education qualification Experience of leadership, curriculum development and assessment in medical education.
Personal Attributes Essential
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure An enquiring and critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues. Ability and means to travel To be accessible as required for on call duties
Desirable
A full UK Driving Licence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address UHNM
Main Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)