We are an award-winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.
With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.
Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.
Senior Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine
Main area: Medicine Grade: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Following completion of a 6 month probationary period) Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
40 sessions per week (40 hours per week) Job ref: 289-EIC-SCF-152
Site: West Middlesex Hospital Town: London Salary: £37,068 - £57,570 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 13/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
We have exciting Senior Clinical Fellow opportunities available for candidates who wish to obtain training and broaden their experience in Palliative Care in a London teaching hospital.
We also offer time for fellows to develop a special skill or interest, and all of our fellows are encouraged to participate in departmental and Trust initiatives as well as Quality Improvement projects.
Working in Medicine at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust offers a high performing, vibrant and thriving training environment, with excellent levels of senior presence and support and a large and dedicated multi-professional team.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post involve care of inpatients under Palliative Care, working in clinic and outpatients, and performing the regular functions of a Senior Clinical Fellow.
You will be part of a consultant led team participating in daily Board rounds. There will be consultant ward rounds of new patients, with Senior Clinical Fellow led ward rounds of existing patients. There may be opportunity for interested individuals to carry out supervised outpatient clinics and MDTs.
The Senior Clinical Fellow will liaise with the consultant, nurses and other staff to allocate the day's activity appropriately.
The Senior Clinical Fellow will be expected to assess and manage patients with the support of the consultant and using appropriate clinical guidelines.
There are multiple multi-disciplinary meetings between doctors, nursing staff, and specialist teams for the care of patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
* To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
* To provide the highest quality of care to patients.
* To ensure prompt attendance at all clinical and non-clinical duties.
* To liaise with clinical colleagues and across the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant MDTs.
Person specification
Other Competencies
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
* Managing self effectively
* Ability to plan ahead whilst being innovative and flexible in approach
* Non-judgemental attitude
* Good organisational and leadership qualities
* Subject to Occupational Health Clearance for the post specified
* Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values
Education and Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration and License to practice
* Advanced Life Support Provider
* Advanced Life Support Instructor
* Full MRCP (Applicants with MRCP part 1 or 2 written or evidence of recent PACES examination will be considered)
Skills and knowledge
* Organisational skills
* Problem solving
* Good inter-personal and communications skills
* Computer skills and IT literacy
* Leadership and teaching experience
* Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
* Commitment to continuing medical education
* Commitment to the goals of the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust
* Prior experience of working in the NHS
* Experience of working as a Medical Registrar; or applicants who have completed Core Medical Training (CMT) / Internal Medical Training (IMT) 1 and 2 will be considered
* General medicine and acute medicine experience
Important
* The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
* Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
* If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
* In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
* During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
* Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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