Consultant in Palliative Medicine

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Marie Curie Full time

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

**Job Title**:Consultant in Palliative Medicine

**Location**:Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle

**Salary**:NHS Pay Circular (M&D) 4/2023 - £93,666 to £126,281 per annum pro rata. (placement on the salary scale is dependent on experience) + 2% availability supplement and 0.5PA for face to face on call over weekends

**Hours**:8 PAs per week with 1 in 5 (additional 0.5PA) Consultant on call commitment

**Contract**:Permanent

**Closing Date**:22nd May 2024

**Interview Date**:TBC

Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle is a 18-bed hospice for symptom control, rehabilitation, respite and palliative care. It has a out-patient facilities including communal spaces, treatment and consulting rooms and a dedicated complementary therapy space.

The post-holder will play an important medical role 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.

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.

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.



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