Palliative Care Consultant

3 weeks ago

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our well-established and respected Specialist Palliative Care Services in Buckinghamshire. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.

The post holder will join a team of experienced Consultants to support a wide range of palliative services, including hospital, hospice, community, and hospice at home teams. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including those with cancer and non-cancer conditions, and to develop your skills in palliative care.

Our services are hosted at Florence Nightingale Hospice in Aylesbury, and are part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. We are committed to providing safe and compassionate care, and our CARE values (Collaborate, Aspire, Respect, and Enable) are embedded in every action we undertake.

Main Duties of the Job
  • Develop and implement community palliative care services as part of our community services transformation.
  • Work collaboratively with acute and ICB teams, Rennie Grove, ACHT, CCG, primary care, and FNH charity collaborations.
  • Deliver patient choice of preferred place of death.
  • Contribute to the Senior Management team in palliative care.
  • Ensure compliance with CQC recommendations 2014 and 2019.
Working for Our Organisation

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) Palliative Care Services serve a population of approximately 550,000 across Buckinghamshire, excluding Milton Keynes. We are committed to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes, and our teams are constantly looking at ways to enhance patient care.

We have a strong focus on education and training, and our 12-bedded inpatient hospice forms part of the rotation for Specialist Palliative Medicine Training in the Oxford Deanery. We also train medical students and junior doctors, and have a large non-cancer patient cohort, as well as links with Oncology, Medicine for Older People, and the Frailty teams.

Person Specification

We are looking for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong clinical knowledge of palliative medicine.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Good personal and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to judge conflicting demands and prioritize tasks.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and compassionate Consultant in Palliative Medicine who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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