Job summary The post is for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine for Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust.The Integrated Specialist Palliative Care Service includes both the acute and community specialist palliative care teams. This role is based at Tameside General Hospital but includes support to the hospital and community specialist palliative care teams. The post holder will also work closely with Willow Wood Hospice senior clinical team to develop specialist palliative care services that meet the needs of a diverse population across Tameside and Glossop Main duties of the job The appointee will be responsible for leading, developing and delivering palliative care services for the whole of Tameside and Glossop. They will contribute to a seamless palliative care service to patients within Tameside and Glossop. The Consultant in Palliative Care with work closely with other clinicians involved in the provision of care to patients with life-limiting disease in the hospital and community. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 245-MEDCPALL-11-24 Job locations Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust Fountain Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded. Person Specification Skills / Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence To Practice MBBS or Equivilent Substantive Post - Must be entered on Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months) On Specialist Register for Palliative Care Wide range of experience including significant of work in area of specialisation Evidence of interest in personal development e.g through research and/or publications Works well within a multi disciplinary environment Desirable Obtained CCST/CCT through formal training programme Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) Significant record of publications on relevant topics Person Specification Skills / Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence To Practice MBBS or Equivilent Substantive Post - Must be entered on Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months) On Specialist Register for Palliative Care Wide range of experience including significant of work in area of specialisation Evidence of interest in personal development e.g through research and/or publications Works well within a multi disciplinary environment Desirable Obtained CCST/CCT through formal training programme Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) Significant record of publications on relevant topics Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust Fountain Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)