The successful post holder will be employed by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) but will be line managed and supported via St Barnabas Hospice. A collaboration agreement exists between the two organisations and honorary contracts support the medical staff to deliver clinical care for both providers.
With the support and direction of the executive and clinical leads, the successful applicant will ensure that we continue to provide quality care to patients and their families in Lincolnshire.
This post is based in the acute trust and includes consultant support and leadership in the hospital specialist palliative care multidisciplinary team, direct patient visits, and supporting advice to other healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would join 4 other consultants working across the county. St Barnabas Hospice also employs 3 specialty doctors, a specialty trainee (StR) and two GP VTS trainees.
The on-call commitment is currently a 1 in 7 but on successful recruitment would be a 1 in 8. This is a first on call to the 11 bed inpatient hospice in Lincoln and includes supporting a 24/7 telephone advice line to healthcare professionals across Lincolnshire.
We would be happy to consider candidates wanting to work part-time (minimum 8 PAs) or job share.
Applicants should be fully registered with the UK General Medical Council or be within 6 months of completion of CCT at the time of interview.
If you are a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking clinician with a passion for your profession and an enthusiasm to be part of an outstanding team and you are interested in finding out more, we would be happy to arrange a visit and show you what we have to offer.
About us
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred care
* Safety
* Excellence
* Compassion
* Respect
Lincolnshire has a population of approximately 750,000. ULHT is one of the largest Trusts in the UK and provides a comprehensive range of health services to the local population. The acute trust runs 4 hospitals and this post supports the specialist palliative care team in Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital.
Lincoln County Hospital is a modern complex of 536 beds and is situated close to the city centre. Lincoln is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, Lincoln County Hospital provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Pilgrim Hospital is a modern 547 bedded District General Hospital pleasantly situated in Boston with good transport links. It provides a full range of hospital services to a catchment population of approximately 200,000, which increases to 250,000 during the summer due to the holiday influx to Skegness and related resorts. A full range of clinical specialties and laboratory facilities of the highest standard are provided.
St Barnabas Hospice has an outstanding Care Quality Commission rating and via strategic objectives and as a system partner, is working to define and develop quality improvements in palliative and end of life care across the county. Opportunities to develop skills and be engaged in education, training, clinical leadership and research will be supported.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post combines clinical leadership and the direct delivery of care in an acute trust (as part of a hospital specialist care team), with quality improvement regards a front door approach to SPC support and a lead role in SPC education.
The successful post holder will be employed by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) but will be line managed and supported via St Barnabas Hospice. A collaboration agreement exists between the two organisations and honorary contracts support the medical staff to deliver clinical care for both providers.
With the support and direction of the executive and clinical leads, the successful applicant will ensure that we continue to provide quality care to patients and their families in Lincolnshire.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* On GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine or within 6 months of CCT
* Possession of appropriate higher postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MRCP, MRCGP)
Desirable
* Other higher professional qualifications (e.g. Masters, Doctorate)
Specialist knowledge
Essential
* Experience in all aspects of palliative medicine in a wide range of settings
* Experience of medical education
* Experience in teaching health professionals including medical personnel at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Desirable
* Familiarity with multi-agency working
Knowledge/Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Leadership
* Communication skills
* Leadership skills
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