Job summary Please apply for this vacancy via the St Catherines Hospice Website where you can find a detailed Job Description. Please copy and paste the information below into your search engine and this will take you directly to this vacancy on our website: https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v679a27f7-571e-4119-b6e5-c92c063cb1ff Main duties of the job St Catherines Hospice are looking to recruit an additional Consultant to join the well-established Medical and Clinical team. The consultants role is to provide specialist medical care and leadership. It carries clinical, educational, managerial and governance responsibilities. About us When you join St Catherines, youll be joining a supportive team all working towards abig ambition: to help everyone face death informed, supported and pain free. If that sounds like something youd find fulfilling, please apply today. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B0271-VA165 Job locations St. Catherines Hospice Grace Holland Avenue Pease Pottage Crawley West Sussex RH119SL Job description Job responsibilities St Catherines Hospice are looking to recruit an additional Consultant to join the well-established Medical and Clinical team. Job description Job responsibilities St Catherines Hospice are looking to recruit an additional Consultant to join the well-established Medical and Clinical team. Person Specification Attitude and Behaviours Essential Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Professional, calm demeanour Demonstrate a commitment to an anti-discriminatory approach and fairness Proactive approach to managing own CPD requirements. Supportive, kind, ability to share knowledge and skills Valid UK driving licence and able to travel independently during the working day to meet the needs of the role. Enhanced DBS clearance Desirable Influencing and negotiation skills Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent Entered on specialist register for palliative medicine or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview. MRCP or equivalent Full GMC registration and licence to practice Experience of teaching healthcare professionals, including undergraduates, postgraduates and doctors in training. Experience of acting as a clinical supervisor to doctors in training (A) Accredited Educational Supervisor (or working towards) (A) Understanding of the principles and applications of quality improvement, audit, and service development. Understanding of the principles and application of clinical governance. Competent in use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office. Understand the principles and applications of clinical research in palliative care. Understanding of wider healthcare structures including the NHS and voluntary sector. Understands the benefits and process for change management Able to take responsibility, work effectively with manager colleagues, and demonstrate leadership Able to work with an appropriate level of uncertainty and risk, using mitigation as needed Desirable Postgraduate qualification in relevant field e.g. MA, MSc Postgraduate teaching qualification or course attended. (A) Experience of teaching using simulation and human factors assessment techniques Experience of educational assessment, curriculum development and delivery Experience of implementing clinical outcome measures and use in clinical effectiveness. Experience of e-prescribing and implementing introduction. Experience of clinical research. Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences. Experience of implementing change Experience of project management Evidence of leadership in development of clinical services Experience Essential Experience of effectively managing patients with complex physical, psychological and social needs in the community, outpatient and inpatient setting. A commitment to evidence-based practice. Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent communication skills. Able to work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team with experience of leading teams. Experience of teaching healthcare professionals, including undergraduates, postgraduates and doctors in training. Experience of acting as a clinical supervisor to doctors in training (A) Accredited Educational Supervisor (or working towards) (A) Understanding of the principles and applications of quality improvement, audit, and service development. Understanding of the principles and application of clinical governance. Competent in use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office. Understand the principles and applications of clinical research in palliative care. Understanding of wider healthcare structures including the NHS and voluntary sector. Understands the benefits and process for change management Able to take responsibility, work effectively with manager colleagues, and demonstrate leadership Able to work with an appropriate level of uncertainty and risk, using mitigation as needed Desirable Skill in using ultrasound in clinical assessment Postgraduate teaching qualification or course attended. (A) Experience of teaching using simulation and human factors assessment techniques Experience of educational assessment, curriculum development and delivery Experience of implementing clinical outcome measures and use in clinical effectiveness. Experience of e-prescribing and implementing introduction. Experience of clinical research. Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences. Experience of implementing change Experience of project management Evidence of leadership in development of clinical services. Person Specification Attitude and Behaviours Essential Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Professional, calm demeanour Demonstrate a commitment to an anti-discriminatory approach and fairness Proactive approach to managing own CPD requirements. Supportive, kind, ability to share knowledge and skills Valid UK driving licence and able to travel independently during the working day to meet the needs of the role. Enhanced DBS clearance Desirable Influencing and negotiation skills Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent Entered on specialist register for palliative medicine or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview. MRCP or equivalent Full GMC registration and licence to practice Experience of teaching healthcare professionals, including undergraduates, postgraduates and doctors in training. Experience of acting as a clinical supervisor to doctors in training (A) Accredited Educational Supervisor (or working towards) (A) Understanding of the principles and applications of quality improvement, audit, and service development. Understanding of the principles and application of clinical governance. Competent in use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office. Understand the principles and applications of clinical research in palliative care. Understanding of wider healthcare structures including the NHS and voluntary sector. Understands the benefits and process for change management Able to take responsibility, work effectively with manager colleagues, and demonstrate leadership Able to work with an appropriate level of uncertainty and risk, using mitigation as needed Desirable Postgraduate qualification in relevant field e.g. MA, MSc Postgraduate teaching qualification or course attended. (A) Experience of teaching using simulation and human factors assessment techniques Experience of educational assessment, curriculum development and delivery Experience of implementing clinical outcome measures and use in clinical effectiveness. Experience of e-prescribing and implementing introduction. Experience of clinical research. Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences. Experience of implementing change Experience of project management Evidence of leadership in development of clinical services Experience Essential Experience of effectively managing patients with complex physical, psychological and social needs in the community, outpatient and inpatient setting. A commitment to evidence-based practice. Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent communication skills. Able to work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team with experience of leading teams. Experience of teaching healthcare professionals, including undergraduates, postgraduates and doctors in training. Experience of acting as a clinical supervisor to doctors in training (A) Accredited Educational Supervisor (or working towards) (A) Understanding of the principles and applications of quality improvement, audit, and service development. Understanding of the principles and application of clinical governance. Competent in use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office. Understand the principles and applications of clinical research in palliative care. Understanding of wider healthcare structures including the NHS and voluntary sector. Understands the benefits and process for change management Able to take responsibility, work effectively with manager colleagues, and demonstrate leadership Able to work with an appropriate level of uncertainty and risk, using mitigation as needed Desirable Skill in using ultrasound in clinical assessment Postgraduate teaching qualification or course attended. (A) Experience of teaching using simulation and human factors assessment techniques Experience of educational assessment, curriculum development and delivery Experience of implementing clinical outcome measures and use in clinical effectiveness. Experience of e-prescribing and implementing introduction. Experience of clinical research. Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences. Experience of implementing change Experience of project management Evidence of leadership in development of clinical services. 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. 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. 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 St Catherine’s Hospice Address St. Catherines Hospice Grace Holland Avenue Pease Pottage Crawley West Sussex RH119SL Employer's website https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)