Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Consultant to join our team in Newcastle and play an important medical role managing patients with complex palliative care needs
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will play an important medical role in managing patients with complex palliative care needs and taking clinical responsibility for patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions. This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and involves liaison with specialists across the region to ensure the highest standards of care for patients.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable leadership skills and experience of palliative care in a wide range of settings. In addition, this role demands a commitment to providing patient-focused care, with the desire to develop services for and alongside patients and their families.
The post holder will participate in teaching within the hospice for junior doctors, registrars and medical students and have previous experience of participating in audit programmes. There is a commitment to evidence-based medical practice supported by a regular journal club, teaching sessions, a clinical effectiveness group and a desire to develop a research programmes. We encourage personal and professional development as part of this role.
In addition to clinical and educational roles, the post holder will be involved in the planning and the delivery of services provided by the Newcastle Hospice, and activities relating to maintaining clinical excellence within the service.
About us
Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle
Salary: NHS Pay Circular (M&D) 1/2024 - £99,532 to £131,964 per annum pro rata. (placement on the salary scale is dependent on experience) + 2% availability supplement and for face to face on call over weekends
Hours: 8 PAs per week with 1 in 5 (additional Consultant on call commitment
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 03 June 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle, is an 18-bed hospice for symptom control, rehabilitation, respite, and palliative care. It has outpatient facilities, including communal spaces, treatment and consulting rooms, and a dedicated complementary therapy space.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on or eligible within 6 months from date of interview for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (via CCT, CESR or EC rights).
Arrangements will be made for mentorship for newly appointed consultants.
For an informal discussion about this role or to arrange a visit please contact our Medical Director, Simon Challand:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Higher Medical Qualification: FRCP; MRCP; FRCA; MRCGP
2. GMC registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise
3. Be on or be eligible within 6 months from the date of interview for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (via CCT, CESR or EC rights).
Desirable
4. An appropriate higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
5. Experience of palliative care in a wide range of settings
6. Excellent communications skills
7. Demonstrable person-centred, compassionate leadership skills
8. Ability to take on full responsibility for independent management of patients and running a service
Desirable
9. Evidence of role in the development of clinical service
Teaching, audit and research
Essential
10. Committed to formal and informal teaching and training of registrars, junior doctors and medical students
11. Committed to formal and informal teaching and training of registrars, junior doctors and medical students
12. Previous experience of teaching and designing and effecting audit programmes
Desirable
13. Evidence of teaching qualification or learning
14. Research Interest
Motivation
Essential
15. Committed to patient focused care, learning and continuous professional development, effective and efficient use of resources
16. Desire to develop services for patients and families
Personal attributes
Essential
17. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with colleagues in other disciplines
18. Able to organise time efficiently and effectively
19. Able to motivate colleagues
20. Able to demonstrate strategies for self-care and sustainability
Desirable
21. Previous managerial training and experience