Specialty Doctor in Palliative Care

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

A leading hospice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialty Doctor in Palliative Care. The role involves providing exceptional care to patients, coordinating admissions and discharges, conducting patient assessments, and participating in virtual MDT meetings. The successful candidate should have a medical qualification and registration, experience and interest in palliative care, strong communication and teaching skills, and a commitment to professional development. Benefits include annual leave, study leave, access to educational meetings and training opportunities, reimbursement of medical indemnity costs, and the opportunity to participate in fundraising events and volunteer activities.

Job Description:

Specialty Doctor in Palliative Care

£72k FTE

Are you a dedicated and compassionate doctor looking for a fulfilling role in Palliative Care? We are seeking a talented Specialty Doctor to join the team at a leading Hospice and provide exceptional care to their patients.

Join the compassionate team on site and contribute to providing exceptional palliative care in a supportive environment. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families!

Responsibilities:

• Engage in comprehensive handovers and collaborate with the team on patient care.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges, working closely with nursing staff and administrators.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop holistic palliative care plans.
• Facilitate advance care planning discussions and support patients and families emotionally.
• Regularly review patients’ clinical management and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Participate in virtual MDT meetings and collaborate with Palliative Medicine Consultants.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of consultations and telephone advice.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, audits, and policy development.
• Support the learning experience of students and provide education to clinical staff.

Requirements:

• Medical qualification and registration.
• Experience and interest in palliative care.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and quality outcomes.

Benefits:

• 6 weeks of annual leave (pro rata).
• Study leave available on an individual basis.
• Access to educational meetings and training opportunities.
• Reimbursement of medical indemnity costs related to hospice work.
• Opportunity to participate in fundraising events and volunteer activities.

To apply, please submit your application along with your CV, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

Location: Ulverston, Cumbria