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Person specification

Essential

Full registration with the GMC Possession of MRCP.
Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K. training scheme or within 6 months of award of CCT at time of interview or CESR application in progress through Portfolio Pathway for Specialist Registration.
Good general clinical experience in the specialty
Experience of liaising and co-ordinating care between multiple clinical teams
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within all areas of palliative medicine.
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
Experience of conducting clinical audit.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
Ability to work flexibly and accommodate changes in work plan when necessary for the smooth running of the department.
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
Evidence of training in research methodology
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Enthusiasm and ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and staff of other disciplines.
Substantial experience of teaching medical students
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
An enquiring and critical approach to work
Caring attitude to patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Ability and means to travel To be accessible as required for on call duties

Desirable

A higher degree (eg MSc in Palliative Medicine)
Experience of service development
Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
Evidence of having undertaken original research
Recognised teaching skills course/ medical education qualification
Experience of leadership, curriculum development and assessment in medical education.
A full UK Driving Licence

Consultant in Palliative Medicine

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Person specification