Job Summary
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
CLINICAL FELLOW IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE BASED ON CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL
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End of January - Beginning of February 2025 Main Duties of the Job The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of junior clinical fellow in palliative medicine. This is a 6-month fixed-term NHS post, although applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly are encouraged. The post will be based at the Macmillan Unit and may involve work on the in-patient ward and with the community specialist palliative care team. It includes an on-call commitment which is non-residential and involves supporting the 16-bedded hospice in-patient unit. The service is well supported by the consultants and a range of therapy and wellbeing services. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. About Us Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Job Responsibilities The Trust is committed to continuing professional development for all doctors, both in formal training posts and not on a training programme, such that a small study budget and study leave allowance will be available. Opportunities to be involved in research exist. This Post is Subject to a Criminal Records Disclosure Applicants should be registered with the GMC with a current license to practise. For further information, please contact Medical Personnel, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW. Person Specification Eligibility Full GMC registration with license to practise Qualifications Completed Foundation Training or equivalent Experience of multidisciplinary team working with demonstrable ability to work effectively alongside other professionals Ability to participate in a non-resident on-call (Driving license and access to a car OR alternative means of meeting requirements for the on-call as per job description) Desirable Previous experience in Palliative Medicine Previous experience in Oncology or Haematology MRCP / MRCGP Advanced communication skills training Personal Requirements Essential Emotional resilience with knowledge of work-related stressors and ability to manage these Caring and compassionate attitude towards patients and their families Approachable manner Desirable Commitment to Palliative Medicine as a specialty
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End of January - Beginning of February 2025 Main Duties of the Job The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of junior clinical fellow in palliative medicine. This is a 6-month fixed-term NHS post, although applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly are encouraged. The post will be based at the Macmillan Unit and may involve work on the in-patient ward and with the community specialist palliative care team. It includes an on-call commitment which is non-residential and involves supporting the 16-bedded hospice in-patient unit. The service is well supported by the consultants and a range of therapy and wellbeing services. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. About Us Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Job Responsibilities The Trust is committed to continuing professional development for all doctors, both in formal training posts and not on a training programme, such that a small study budget and study leave allowance will be available. Opportunities to be involved in research exist. This Post is Subject to a Criminal Records Disclosure Applicants should be registered with the GMC with a current license to practise. For further information, please contact Medical Personnel, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW. Person Specification Eligibility Full GMC registration with license to practise Qualifications Completed Foundation Training or equivalent Experience of multidisciplinary team working with demonstrable ability to work effectively alongside other professionals Ability to participate in a non-resident on-call (Driving license and access to a car OR alternative means of meeting requirements for the on-call as per job description) Desirable Previous experience in Palliative Medicine Previous experience in Oncology or Haematology MRCP / MRCGP Advanced communication skills training Personal Requirements Essential Emotional resilience with knowledge of work-related stressors and ability to manage these Caring and compassionate attitude towards patients and their families Approachable manner Desirable Commitment to Palliative Medicine as a specialty
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