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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
CLINICAL FELLOW IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
BASED ON CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL Proposed interviews: End of January - Beginning of February 2025 Main duties of the job The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invite 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 are 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 description 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. Person Specification Eligibility Essential Full GMC registration with license to practise Qualifications Essential 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 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Macmillan Unit, Christchurch Hospital Fairmile Road Christchurch BH23 2JX Employer's website
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BASED ON CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL Proposed interviews: End of January - Beginning of February 2025 Main duties of the job The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invite 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 are 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 description 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. Person Specification Eligibility Essential Full GMC registration with license to practise Qualifications Essential 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 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Macmillan Unit, Christchurch Hospital Fairmile Road Christchurch BH23 2JX Employer's website
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