Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine

2 months ago

Maidenhead, United Kingdom Thames Hospice Full time

Job summary

This locum post has been created to expand our community palliative medicine Consultantprovision in East Berkshire. The role offers an excellent opportunity toinfluence palliative and end of life care services, and to make a meaningful difference to peopleat the end of their life and their families. This post is based at ThamesHospice delivering Specialist Palliative Medicine across East Berkshire.The post will provide Consultant leadership to the 5 bed virtual ward alongsideprovision of specialist medical review for complex patients on the hospice athome caseload. As well as deliveringconsultant-led clinical services, the postholder will have the opportunity to lead on service development projects and participate in medical education.

The post holderwill join a dynamicand supportive consultant team:

Dr Nick Dando (Medical Director WTE) Dr ClareStatham (Lead Consultant in Palliative Medicine - WTE), Dr Denise Forth (Consultant in Palliative Medicine WTE), Dr Jenny Skinner ( WTE split between Thames Hospice at Home and WexhamPark Hospital (WPH)).

Close working relationship with Lisney,Consultant in Palliative Medicine WPH.

Main duties of the job

To provide medicalleadership and supportthe provision of holistic medicalcare to patients on the virtual ward, working closely with othermembers of the medical and wider multi-professional team as per a designated job plan.

To provide medical support to the Community teamthrough advice, caseload reviews and domiciliary visits or outpatientappointments.

To support and supervise medicalstaff (Specialty Doctors,Clinical Fellows, GP trainees and FY2doctors) in their day to day practice in the community.

To participate in weekly Community SpecialistPalliative Care Multidisciplinary Team meetings.

To provide Consultant cover to the inpatientunit when needed as part of wider Consultant cover across the hospice.

The post holderwill participate in the delivery of educational projectsand training programmes at the hospice.

Participate in regularclinical, audit and team meetings

Be encouraged to actively identifyareas for qualityimprovement and audit, and to lead on these projects

Support service improvement projects and auditsin progress, including mentorship of junior doctorsin this region

Be encouraged to identify areas for researchand where possiblelink into researchprojects

About us

Thames Hospiceis a state of the art, leading UK Hospice providing specialist palliative andend-of- life care to adults andteenage & young adults (16 years onwards) with advanced life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for theirloved ones and carers. Situated by Bray Lake, between Windsor and Maidenhead, the Hospice is set in stunning groundssurrounded by landscaped gardens andbreath-taking lake views. The Hospice offers a unique range of services to meetthe growing needs of our localcommunity, acting as a regional hub for specialist palliative care services at our 28-bed Inpatient Services, HospiceOutpatient Services and Hospice at Home Services. The threeclinical divisions are underpinned by our Counselling, Pastoral and BereavementServices and Medical team.

This is anexciting time to join our organization, as we expand and develop our servicesto provide the best qualitycare and supportto individuals and their families facinglife limiting illness and approaching the end-of-life. The Hospice serves the diverse population of East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire, and has excellent links with the local acute trust Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This locum post has been created to expand our community palliative medicine Consultantprovision in East Berkshire. The role offers an excellent opportunity toinfluence palliative and end of life care services, and to make a meaningful difference to peopleat the end of their life and their families. This post is based at ThamesHospice delivering Specialist Palliative Medicine across East Berkshire.The post will provide Consultant leadership to the 5 bed virtual ward alongsideprovision of specialist medical review for complex patients on the hospice athome caseload. As well as deliveringconsultant-led clinical services, the postholder will have the opportunity to lead on service development projects and participate in medical education.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC MRCP/MRCGP or equivalent

Desirable

Other higher degree or diploma

Personal attributes

Essential

Ability to organise time effectively and meet deadlines Experience of taking responsibility for own actions and know when to seek advice appropriately Ability to remain calm under pressure Be a skilled communicator, with a commitment to continuous improvement Ability to develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues Have an interest in complex decision- making and ethical issues, working as part of a team and with patients and families to find the best approach Commitment to Thames Hospice Values

Desirable

Advanced Communication Skills training

Clinical Expertise & Ability

Essential

To have a CCT or equivalent experience in palliative medicine or be within six months of achieving such at the time of interview Excellent clinical skills in specialist palliative care Proven ability to efficiently and sensitively manage patients with complex physical, psychological, spiritual and social problems Ability to respond sensitively to needs of carers, relatives and friends of people with palliative care needs Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary and support others to flourish Ability to work sensitivity within a multicultural community A creative and imaginative approach to service delivery and improvement

Administrative and management

Essential

Evidence of management and leadership skills or training Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload Commuter literacy and IT skills Ability to lead multi-professional teams and be able to work effectively within such teams Experience supervising junior medical staff Be skilled at encouraging and giving feedback

Desirable

Proven experience of management in a clinical area Ability to support advanced practitioners from other professional groups develop new skills

Clinical governance audit & research

Essential

An understanding of and proven abilities in clinical audit An understanding of the importance of continuous professional development and life-long learning and commitment thereto An understanding of and a proven ability to apply research findings to individual patients or populations of patients

Desirable

Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research leading to publication Experience of drafting or contributing to multi- professional / multiagency clinical guidelines or care pathways

Teaching

Essential

Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and academic setting Ability and commitment to teaching various clinical disciplines

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