Job summary
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Post: Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine
Division: MCEC Division
Contract: Permanent
Main duties of the job
This post is in addition to 0.6 WTE Consultant. It is a replacement post for a retiring consultant. The team currently consists of 2.0 WTE substantive Consultants. The appointee will not be on the on-call rota for general medicine.
Breakdown of PAs: Clinics (3 PA), Admin (1 PA), IP Diabetes (1 PA), 2 Ward Rounds (2.50 PA), SPA (1.5 PA). On-call: Additional 1 PA to cover GIM on-call rota at 1 in 16, with clinical commitments canceled or covered by colleagues during PTWRs.
About us
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) is a dynamic and transforming organization committed to delivering high-quality services. DGT values its staff’s wellbeing, career development, and enjoyment of work.
The Postgraduate Centre at Darent Valley Hospital offers lecture and tutorial rooms, a dining area, and hosts regular educational sessions and meetings including Case Presentation, Journal Club, Histopathology, and various specialty meetings.
We are committed to equality and diversity, ensuring no individual receives less favorable treatment based on gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, religion, race, age, or other protected characteristics.
Details
Date posted: 09 May 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 252-2025-020
Job locations: Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal Job Plan will be agreed within three months of starting, outlining duties, responsibilities, and objectives. The plan will be reviewed annually following the Appraisal Meeting. The initial three-month plan will be coordinated with the Directorate.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* Full GMC Registration
* MBBS or equivalent
* Holds CCT or will obtain within 6 months in Palliative Care and/or general internal medicine
Desirable:
* Other degrees (e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, PhD)
Knowledge (Essential):
* Clinical Governance principles
* Current General Medical practices awareness
Experience (Essential):
* Wide experience in General Internal Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology
* Independent management of clinical workload
* Teaching experience with trainees and undergraduates
* Experience in clinical audit
* Experience in collaborative research
Additional requirements
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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