Willowbrook Hospice is seeking a Specialty Grade Doctor to join our medical team. This post will commence on or after 7th November 2025.
The post is for 2 sessions per week (Tuesday) with additional on-call weeknights and weekends with an indicative frequency of 1:6. This may vary between 1:4-1:8 depending upon rota requirements.
This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to join a Consultant led service that was rated Outstanding by CQC in 2020.
Willowbrook Hospice is CQC registered for 10 beds and provides Specialist Palliative Care via an Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Service (including daily hot clinic) and Outreach Service offering a variety of therapies and bereavement support.
We have a strong and supportive multidisciplinary team in the Inpatient Unit and work closely with the team of doctors and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the Community. Whilst this role is primarily to support the Inpatient Unit, there may be opportunities to see patients in the community alongside the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team and conduct outpatient reviews.
The Hospice trains undergraduate medical students and nurses and has Specialist Registrars and GP Registrars on attachment. The post holder will contribute to teaching, training, audit, and research projects.
The successful candidate should have 4 years postgraduate experience, 2 of which should be in palliative care or a related specialty e.g. General Practice.
Visits to the Hospice are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
* Work as a valuable member of the multi-professional team providing medical services to patients across all clinical service areas. The role is primarily for the inpatient unit, but all doctors work flexibly and may be required to assess or review patients in the community, outpatient clinics or Outreach Service under the supervision of a senior doctor.
* Provide clinical leadership within the multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of the consultant.
* Ensure senior medical staff are kept closely informed to ensure continuity of care and good communication.
* Participate in the delivery of education to primary care, undergraduates, post-graduates, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
* Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota which includes weekday evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
* Be resident on site during day sessions and within 30 minutes response time during out-of-hours on call.
* Conduct a daily ward round when on call at the weekend and accept admissions as appropriate as agreed with senior on call.
* Attend the daily multi-disciplinary team meetings or cross-setting clinical huddle meetings if required.
* Provide clinical advice by telephone to other healthcare professionals via the 24-Hour Specialist Palliative Care Telephone Advice Line.
* Take an active part in the Integrated Specialist Palliative Care Service Education Programme and maintain CPD.
* Maintain and develop skills in Palliative Medicine by participating in CME and maintaining an appropriate portfolio of evidence.
* Share skills and knowledge with others to assist in their professional development and contribute to teaching of undergraduate medical students and junior doctors.
* Undertake annual appraisal with a designated appraiser and meet requirements for GMC revalidation.
* Attend and complete Hospice mandatory training and job specific compulsory training annually.
* Take an active part in hospice and community meetings where appropriate and cover medical colleagues during periods of absence when possible.
* Adhere to clinical and management governance policies and procedures; follow health and safety rules and universal precautions.
* Maintain full registration with the General Medical Council and membership of a recognised medical defence organisation.
* Maintain business car insurance and participate in audit and approved research projects as appropriate.
* Act as a core member of the Integrated Specialist Palliative Care MDT for St Helens and Knowsley and contribute to the responsible and efficient running of services.
* Complete mandatory training relevant to the role in both hospital and community settings.
* Be aware of disciplinary and grievance procedures and maintain professional health requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
* MBBS or equivalent
* At least 4 years training/experience of managing medical patients in primary or secondary care at postgraduate level
* Diploma or MSc in Palliative Care
* MRCP / MRCGP or equivalent
* Teaching qualification
* Advanced Communication Skills Training
Experience
* Experience of working in a hospice or palliative care in another setting
* Experience of working in community-based services
* Experience in oncology
* Evidence of team working
* Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Skills and Knowledge
* Communication skills, clear, fluent and articulate in English (verbal and written)
* Understanding of research and critical appraisal of evidence
* Experience in clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
* Ability to identify dangers or problems and make sound decisions
* Track record of engaging in governance, reporting errors, and learning from errors
* Proven ability to communicate in written form (publications, reports)
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
* Peer-reviewed publications
Personal Attributes
* Ability to recognise stress in oneself and a team member
* Clear and intelligible communication in written and spoken English
* Interpersonal skills to see patients as people, empathise, work cooperatively with others, be open and non-defensive
* Non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
* Ability to cope constructively with stress and conflict
* Teaching experience
* Probity and ethical awareness
* Meets professional health requirements
* Car driver with current UK 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Dependent on experience and aligns to Willowbrook Hospice banding
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