Responsible for the delivery of Medical Services to the patients of the hospice as part of the team of medical staff under the supervision of the Medical director in Palliative Medicine in accordance with the policies and procedures agreed by the hospice and as set out in this job description and the agreed job plan for the post. Duties & Responsibilities: A comprehensive induction program is carried out for all new post holders and supervision and advice from Lead Consultant or senior medical team will be available at all times The main duties of the post holder will be on the hospice inpatient unit and will include: 1.Admitting new patients performing holistic palliative care assessment and identifying a management plan in conjunction with other members of the multi professional team ensuring that medical care is evidence-based (as far as is possible) and best practice 2.Conducting daily medical reviews of inpatients. Continuously updating management plans and evaluating treatments. 3.Taking part in the weekly multi professional team meeting and either consultant led or speciality doctor led ward round. 4.Communicating effectively with patients, relatives and carers. 5.Maintain accurate and timely patient records. Medical and prescription records are electronic based (Systmone and Ashtons EPMA). 6.Complete holistic assessment records, discharge letters, letters notifying death, TTO prescriptions and anticipatory prescribing in line with local guidance 7.Confirmation and certification of death in line with local protocol, liaising with the Coroners Office where required by law and local practice. Completion of the first part of the death certificate according to regulations. 8.Will demonstrate flexibility in work practices and cross-cover for colleagues on the inpatient unit as required 9.Carry out basic clinical procedures as necessary including phlebotomy and cannulation. Catheterisation of male patients is occasionally required. Perform / arrange other necessary procedures for patient comfort such as abdominal paracentesis and blood transfusions. The post holder will not be expected to attempt procedures in which they do not feel competent. 10.Liaise with primary and secondary care services (and other statutory and voluntary agencies) as appropriate to ensure continuity of medical care. 11.Provide support when needed for more medical students. 12.Any other duties as instructed by the Medical Director. On Call: 13.The post holder will work one night non-resident on call each week and one weekend in 6. 14.Undertake planned and emergency admissions, in agreement with the out-of-hours consultant and nurse in charge. 15.Weekend typically involve a resident shift on the IPU between 9am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Attend nurse led handover on site Saturday and Sunday and re-assess, review and adjust treatment of any inpatient where necessary due to change in patient condition. Other: 16.The post holder will act at all times in accordance with the GMC document Good Medical Practice 17.The post holder will participate in quality improvement as defined by the Hospices quality leads 18.The post holder will participate in educational and professional development in palliative care. This includes attendance at the monthly doctors meetings. 19.The post holder will actively engage in annual appraisal both for revalidation and as part of internal appraisal processes. 20.The post holder may contribute to the delivery of education and training provided by the hospice education department in alignment with own knowledge base 21.Many opportunities for training/professional development exist within the organisation and the post holder will be encouraged to make use of these opportunities during their period of employment. Secondary Duties & Responsibilities: 1.To provide patient centred, enablement focused support to each individual, supporting them to achieve their goals and engage in a treatment/support programme to work towards mutually agreed goals with particular emphasis on adaptation to illness, and developing self-management strategies 2.To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that the needs of patients and carers are identified within a holistic framework, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation. 3.To work with other members of the team to ensure that evidence from research is systematically considered and practices changed as appropriate. 4. To actively contribute to policy development as appropriate 5.To complete mandatory training. 6. To commit to continuing professional development. 7. Liaising with medical colleagues on duty on the same days, to avoid taking annual or study leave at the same time 8.Any other duties as instructed by the lead consultant.