We are looking for a Junior Clinical Fellow to join our existing Palliative Care Team, at Farleigh Hospice, Chelmsford.
Recent strategic developments across the area as part of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) has seen the creation of a single integrated medical team for Oncology working across the three acute trust - Southend University Hospital, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital and Mid-Essex Hospital. The vision for this larger single team will facilitate cross cover, support increased sub specialisation and facilitate individual job plans in line with Royal College Guidance on tumour site cover.
You will provide day to day management of patients, primarily within the Inpatient Unit at Farleigh Hospice:
Undertake medical assessment, diagnosis and management of all in-patients
Initiate appropriate medical care and prescribe required medications in line with Farleigh Hospice policies and guidelines
Admit and assess elective and emergency admission patients and work with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to initiate investigations and treatment as necessary
You will work in close co-operation with other medical, nursing and multi-professional staff to provide holistic medical care for patients admitted to the Inpatient Unit
Attend multi-professional clinical meetings when required
Ensure that discharge letters are completed by the day of discharge
Communicate with GPs, hospital consultants and community nurses as required especially with regards to discharge
Review and update drug charts regularly and communicate changes to nursing staff
Maintain accurate and legible drug prescriptions
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Are you looking for an exciting Junior Clinical role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Thursday 7 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr