Consultant in Palliative Medicine
4 weeks ago
We are looking for a Consultant in Palliative medicine to join our integrated palliative care team to work across the county.
The Primary responsibilities will be to deliver specialist palliative care services delivered within Cornwall.
This will include collaborating with the Specialist Palliative Care nurses in the local acute trust (NHS) offering an in reach, supportive service to this team and the wider hospital where required, and the Community Specialist Care Nursing teams (NHS)
In addition the role will work on site with the local Cornwall Hospice Care which currently has x2 - 10 bedded units in the county.
Main duties of the job
Review patients with complex palliative care needs and support to the specialist nurses in Acute hospitals, community and hospices.
Provide supervision and educational activities to medical students, junior doctors and system-wide multidisciplinary teams.
To be accessible to the wider healthcare professional community in the ability to offer timely advice and expertise in the management of patients with specialist palliative care needs.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsExperience
Essential
Desirable
Experience of working across different SPC settings, including charitable sector.Skills
Essential
Desirable
Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.Teaching
Essential
Desirable
Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi professional education. DipEd Postgraduate teaching qualification or equivalent.Research and Audit
Essential
Desirable
Experience of involvement in a research project and publication Interest in research.Aptitude and Personal qualities
Essential
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in partnership with other agencies.Other Requirements
Essential
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