Consultant In Palliative Medicine

Consultant in Palliative MedicineUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a part-time (6.25 full-time equivalents) Consultant in Palliative Medicine.The role is based across Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queens Hospital Burton (QHB) and will deliver expert clinical input to in-patient wards, outpatient clinics and advisory services.The successful candidate will support a specialist palliative care team that includes a 20-bed inpatient unit, a 14-bed general ward, a community hospital ward, a Palliative Care Team covering RDH and QHB and a Community Palliative Care team.Job overviewThis position offers the opportunity to work with 11 consultants and a multidisciplinary team.The role includes clinical leadership, teaching, education, audit, quality improvement and participation in a 1 in 10 on-call rota.Main duties of the jobWork with the wider Palliative Medicine team to support in-patients with symptom control, decision making for treatments and onward planning for discharge.Conduct outpatient clinics for Palliative Medicine patientsli>Serve as the point of contact for departmental calls and referrals, with awareness of bed states to ensure patients receive the most appropriate place of care.Actively participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and comply with requirements for appraisal and revalidation.Work to achieve personal, departmental and Trust objectives.Take part in the out-of-hours consultant on-call rota.Contribute to leadership, management and service development of the wider Palliative Medicine department.Qualifications & experienceMBBS/MBChB or equivalent.GMC registration with a licence to practise.Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of receipt of CCT at the time of interview, or evidence of prior submission for a Portfolio Pathway (CESR).Postgraduate qualification or additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to speciality.Evidence of independent clinical practice.Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.Experience of managing and leading a clinical team.Experience of audit management.Evidence of attendance on a management course for consultants.Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students.Evidence of attendance on a formal 'Training the Trainers' course.Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.Recent experience in Palliative Medicine research and a desire to continue research.What we offerDevelopment opportunities, including professional and leadership development.Ongoing support through every step of the journey from recruitment to arrival and beyond.A variety of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.EEO & diversity statementUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment.The Trust actively encourages applications from members of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and disability communities and is a Disability Confident Employer.All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.The Trust operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet essential criteria and a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disclosed disability.Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act **** will be considered upon request.Application processTo apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Links & contactPalliative Medicine Secretaries: ;#J-*****-Ljbffr