Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

Applications are invited for a full time Junior Clinical Fellow doctor or FY3 in Palliative Medicine at Mountbatten Hampshire Hospice and Southampton General Hospital. This is a new unique and exciting post that will be based with the palliative care teams at Mountbatten Hampshire and the Palliative and Supportive Care Team at Southampton General Hospital. The post-holder will work predominantly at Southampton General Hospital, but there may also be the opportunity to work at Mountbatten Hampshire depending on service and personal development needs. There is a 1/6 on-call commitment to cover the inpatient unit. Part time applications will be considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any doctor who wishes to gain experience in palliative medicine or to pursue a career in palliative medicine. This post will suit a doctor who already has some experience in Palliative Medicine and may be planning to follow a career in the specialty but wishes to have additional experience prior to application for Specialty Training. The post can be adapted to suit an applicant who has an interest in developing a career in Palliative Medicine but has no prior experience.

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You will work predominantly with the Supportive and Palliative Care team at Southampton General Hospital, working alongside the team to provide symptom control advise and support to patients in the acute hospital. The team sees patients throughout the hospital, including on the critical care units. You will be expected to attend and contribute to daily handover and team discussion, then reviewing patients referred to the team across the hospital. Depending on experience, these reviews will initially be done with another member of the team, but it is envisaged that you will develop their skills and confidence to conduct reviews of new and follow-up patients independently in time. There may also be the opportunity, depending on experience, to take part in the developing outpatient service.

If the service requires, you may be required to work at Mountbatten Hampshire. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients admitted to Mountbatten under the supervision of the Palliative Medicine Consultants and Specialist Doctors. You will work alongside a Specialty Registrar, Speciality Doctor, GP Specialty and FY2 Trainees and will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary ward team. Responsibilities will include attending and contributing to the admissions meeting, daily ward rounds, weekly consultant ward round family meetings, weekly complex patient MDT and M+M meeting, and MES meetings (via remote access to SGH).

In the community team, you will be involved in the care of patients with the Mountbatten community team under the supervision of the Palliative Medicine Consultants and Specialist Doctor. Responsibilities will include conducting domiciliary visits, outpatients, phone support and working with community nurse specialists.

You will be part of the 1 in 6 non-resident 1^st on-call rota. The primary role on-call is to be 1^st point of contact for support and advice for the clinical team on the ward at Mountbatten Hampshire. When on-call at the weekend, on site attendance at the hospice is expected during the day. The 1^st on-call doctor is supported by a 2^nd on-call consultant or specialist doctor.

There are opportunities for audit, quality improvement, management experience and teaching.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Applicants should have full GMC registration with license to practice.

Completion of Foundation Training is essential. Postgraduate experience in palliative medicine or relevant specialty is desirable.

MRCP (UK) full diploma or MCEM (Full) or MRCGP (full, with CCT) or MRCS (Full) or FRCA (Full) or FRCS or EEA eligibility

is preferable. Other qualifications or previous experience in Palliative Medicine or medical education would be desirable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). 

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) 

Basic Salary -  MT03        £43,923    

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.  Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.  Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 25 July 2024

Job Reference: MT1200 - This vacancy closes on or before: 12^th July 2024

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice

Desirable criteria

• MRCP (UK) full diploma or MCEM (Full) or MRCGP (full, with CCT) or MRCS (Full) or FRCA (Full) or FRCS or EEA eligibility
• Diploma in Palliative Medicine
• Higher qualification in medical education

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• At least two years postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis)

Desirable criteria

• Four years postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) with at least two years in a relevant specialty
• Previous experience of Oncology
• Previous Experience of Palliative Medicine

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Flexibility in working practice
• Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits

Desirable criteria

• Experience of audit
• Teaching experience
• Understanding of management issues

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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