St Giles Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative care services, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. We support patients and families in achieving the best possible quality of life through an interdisciplinary approach, including medical, nursing, psychosocial, and spiritual care.
The Specialty Doctor reports into the Director for Clinical Services and is responsible for educational and clinical supervision for junior doctors on placement (once GMC accredited) plus daily clinical support and advice to the nurse practitioner team on the Inpatient Unit as required.
The Specialty Doctor is responsible for provision of day-to-day medical cover to the specialist inpatient unit and participating in the weekend working rota. While the post holder will be predominantly based on the Inpatient Unit (IPU) at Whittington, there may also be opportunities to gain experience in the delivery of community and outpatient services.
Qualifications
Qualified Medical Practitioner GMC Registration with licence to practice (no restrictions) Minimum of 4 years post qualification experience with at least 2 years in a UK health setting and related specialty Palliative care qualification (e.g. certificate or diploma) or willingness to work towards Knowledge and Experience
Experience of Specialist Palliative care, or related discipline Experience of teaching medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals Understanding of UK hospice movement Understanding of clinical audit and quality improvement methodology Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams Confidence to work independently (weekends), with phone support from a 2nd on call consultant Ability to gain confidence and trust of patients’ families and colleagues Ability to respond to change Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education Developed strategies for ensuring personal and professional resilience Values
Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours Skills
Excellent communication skills, with high standard of spoken and written English Proven ability to manage patients with complex physical, psychological, and social problems effectively Leadership and management skills IT literacy Other Requirements
Valid driving licence Eligibility to work in the UK Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests. Professional Development
All staff complete a comprehensive induction programme which includes statutory and mandatory e-learning as well as training that is tailored to the individual’s need. All staff and volunteers should also attend an induction day. Regular training and personal development opportunities, with internal career progression being a focal point of team growth. This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time. Should you require any further information, please email:
stg.recruitment@stgileshospice.com
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Qualified Medical Practitioner GMC Registration with licence to practice (no restrictions) Minimum of 4 years post qualification experience with at least 2 years in a UK health setting and related specialty Palliative care qualification (e.g. certificate or diploma) or willingness to work towards Knowledge and Experience
Experience of Specialist Palliative care, or related discipline Experience of teaching medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals Understanding of UK hospice movement Understanding of clinical audit and quality improvement methodology Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams Confidence to work independently (weekends), with phone support from a 2nd on call consultant Ability to gain confidence and trust of patients’ families and colleagues Ability to respond to change Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education Developed strategies for ensuring personal and professional resilience Values
Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours Skills
Excellent communication skills, with high standard of spoken and written English Proven ability to manage patients with complex physical, psychological, and social problems effectively Leadership and management skills IT literacy Other Requirements
Valid driving licence Eligibility to work in the UK Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests. Professional Development
All staff complete a comprehensive induction programme which includes statutory and mandatory e-learning as well as training that is tailored to the individual’s need. All staff and volunteers should also attend an induction day. Regular training and personal development opportunities, with internal career progression being a focal point of team growth. This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time. Should you require any further information, please email:
stg.recruitment@stgileshospice.com
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