Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Weldmar Hospicecare

Dorchester

Salary

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Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

Consultant in Palliative Medicine Pay Scale: NHS Consultant Grade Pay Scale Up to 10 PAs per week part-time applications welcomed

Participation in a 1:6 non-resident on-call rota Weldmar Hospicecare is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our established, compassionate and forward-thinking team. This is an opportunity to practise high-quality, patient-centred care in an environment where time, continuity of care and multidisciplinary working are genuinely valued.

Set in beautiful Dorset, with its stunning Jurassic Coast, picturesque villages and vibrant local towns, Weldmar offers an exceptional place to live and work. The role is primarily based at our 12-bedded Inpatient Unit, caring for patients with complex palliative care needs. You will also provide specialist medical support to our Specialist Hospice at Home teams, delivering care to patients in the community.

You will: Provide senior clinical leadership within the inpatient unit Deliver expert symptom control and holistic care for patients and those important to them Support and develop the wider multidisciplinary team Participate in clinical governance, education and service improvement. Work collaboratively across hospice, community and hospital interfaces

Weldmar Hospicecare provides specialist care for adults in Dorset who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of our organisation.

Person specification

Essential

Significant experience in Palliative Medicine.
Proven leadership experience.
Experience of working in and relating to the complex and political external environment of health and social care.
Experience in being on call and providing specialist palliative care telephone advice out of hours at senior level.
Experience of working within a multi-professional team.
Significant experience of effectively managing patients with complex physical, psychological and social needs.
Experience of teaching in a variety of settings and to different trainees, and be willing to teach others as part of the role.
Full GMC registration, have a higher postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP/MRCGP, and be entered on the GMC specialist register in Palliative Medicine
Be on GMC Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine or due to complete Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training within 6 months.
Understanding of clinical governance structures and audit processes.
Excellent understanding of communication skills to both patients and colleagues, as well as principles of clinical leadership.
Highly advanced communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to gain confidence and trust.
Commitment to the development others, with the ability to influence and motivate.
Excellent team working skills, including ability to work effectively with a diverse range of colleagues / individuals involved in palliative care service delivery and demonstrate positive outcomes for patients.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and being a good team player is essential.
Ability to think creatively and contribute to strategic development.
Ability to plan and develop services in collaboration with other agencies.
Ability to work autonomously, cope under pressure and to recognise and deal with stress in self and others.
Forward thinking and able to engage and motivate others in leading, managing and responding to change.
Able to translate national policy into local practice and understand its impact.
Able to influence local health and social care and maintain Weldmars reputation as a key player.
Awareness of own limitations.
Ability to respond to change.
Understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
An Enhanced plus Adult barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: which will disclose any spent and unspent convictions and cautions (subject to filtering), as well as any relevant police information plus a check of the relevant Barred List/s. It may disclose other information that the police consider is relevant to the role and level of check applied for.
Commitment to the values and ethos of Weldmar Hospicecare.
Act as an advocate and ambassador for the Charity.
Commitment to and understanding of equality and diversity and how this translates into good practice.
Understands and conforms to Weldmar Hospicecare infection prevention and health and safety policies and actively promotes best practice at all times.
Commitment to own continued personal development.
Ability to travel which requires a full valid driving licence and business insurance (if applicable).