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Demonstrates experience of provision of palliative care to patients within the hospital setting.
Job summaryClinical Fellow in Specialist Palliative Care Team
2.0 WTE
An exciting opportunity has been created for two clinical fellows to join a team of six consultants, two specialty doctors, a specialist trainee and clinical nurse specialists in the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the jobThe posts offer the opportunity for successful candidates to work within the hospital advisory SPCT for a fixed term of 12 months. Postholders will be supported by consultants to work across Bristol and Weston hospital sites. Candidates wishing to consider less than full time hours will be welcome to apply and can be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues.
The successful candidate must full GMC registration with a current licence to practice and have had adequate clinical experience in the hospital setting.
About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential - Full GMC registration, with current licence to practice
- Completion of recognised Foundation Programme or equivalent
- Up to date and fit to practise safely
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC Good Medical Practice)
- Eligible to work in the UK
- No unexplained career gaps
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable - Ability to offer clinical opinion and take responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Clinical experience assessing and managing patients with palliative care needs
- Demonstrates experience of provision of palliative care to patients within the hospital setting
- Developing knowledge and skills relevant to the specialist palliative care of patients with malignant and non-malignant disease
Skills and Abilities Essential - Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to palliative medicine
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Knowledge of the ethics, principles and practice of clinical research
Desirable - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Evidence of audit or quality improvement activity related to needs of palliative care patients
- Evidence of education and supervision of undergraduate medical students and learning outcomes
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of poster presentation at medical conferences
Qualifications and Training Essential - MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Registered with GMC with current licence to practice
Desirable - MRCP
- Advanced communication skills training
- Additional teaching courses or qualification
- Experience working in palliative care setting
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Additional and Aptitudes Essential - Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
Desirable - Enquiring and critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to palliative care services
- Demonstrate understanding of the challenges facing palliative care services in clinical setting
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential - Full GMC registration, with current licence to practice
- Completion of recognised Foundation Programme or equivalent
- Up to date and fit to practise safely
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC Good Medical Practice)
- Eligible to work in the UK
- No unexplained career gaps
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable - Ability to offer clinical opinion and take responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Clinical experience assessing and managing patients with palliative care needs
- Demonstrates experience of provision of palliative care to patients within the hospital setting
- Developing knowledge and skills relevant to the specialist palliative care of patients with malignant and non-malignant disease
Skills and Abilities Essential - Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to palliative medicine
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Knowledge of the ethics, principles and practice of clinical research
Desirable - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Evidence of audit or quality improvement activity related to needs of palliative care patients
- Evidence of education and supervision of undergraduate medical students and learning outcomes
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of poster presentation at medical conferences
Qualifications and Training Essential - MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Registered with GMC with current licence to practice
Desirable - MRCP
- Advanced communication skills training
- Additional teaching courses or qualification
- Experience working in palliative care setting
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Additional and Aptitudes Essential - Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
Desirable - Enquiring and critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to palliative care services
- Demonstrate understanding of the challenges facing palliative care services in clinical setting
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
AddressWeston General and Bristol hospital sites
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website Job summaryClinical Fellow in Specialist Palliative Care Team
2.0 WTE
An exciting opportunity has been created for two clinical fellows to join a team of six consultants, two specialty doctors, a specialist trainee and clinical nurse specialists in the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the jobThe posts offer the opportunity for successful candidates to work within the hospital advisory SPCT for a fixed term of 12 months. Postholders will be supported by consultants to work across Bristol and Weston hospital sites. Candidates wishing to consider less than full time hours will be welcome to apply and can be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues.
The successful candidate must full GMC registration with a current licence to practice and have had adequate clinical experience in the hospital setting.
About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential - Full GMC registration, with current licence to practice
- Completion of recognised Foundation Programme or equivalent
- Up to date and fit to practise safely
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC Good Medical Practice)
- Eligible to work in the UK
- No unexplained career gaps
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable - Ability to offer clinical opinion and take responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Clinical experience assessing and managing patients with palliative care needs
- Demonstrates experience of provision of palliative care to patients within the hospital setting
- Developing knowledge and skills relevant to the specialist palliative care of patients with malignant and non-malignant disease
Skills and AbilitiesEssential - Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to palliative medicine
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Knowledge of the ethics, principles and practice of clinical research
Desirable - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Evidence of audit or quality improvement activity related to needs of palliative care patients
- Evidence of education and supervision of undergraduate medical students and learning outcomes
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of poster presentation at medical conferences
Qualifications and TrainingEssential - MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Registered with GMC with current licence to practice
Desirable - MRCP
- Advanced communication skills training
- Additional teaching courses or qualification
- Experience working in palliative care setting
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Additional and AptitudesEssential - Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
Desirable - Enquiring and critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to palliative care services
- Demonstrate understanding of the challenges facing palliative care services in clinical setting
Person Specification
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential - Full GMC registration, with current licence to practice
- Completion of recognised Foundation Programme or equivalent
- Up to date and fit to practise safely
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC Good Medical Practice)
- Eligible to work in the UK
- No unexplained career gaps
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable - Ability to offer clinical opinion and take responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Clinical experience assessing and managing patients with palliative care needs
- Demonstrates experience of provision of palliative care to patients within the hospital setting
- Developing knowledge and skills relevant to the specialist palliative care of patients with malignant and non-malignant disease
Skills and AbilitiesEssential - Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to palliative medicine
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Knowledge of the ethics, principles and practice of clinical research
Desirable - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Evidence of audit or quality improvement activity related to needs of palliative care patients
- Evidence of education and supervision of undergraduate medical students and learning outcomes
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of poster presentation at medical conferences
Qualifications and TrainingEssential - MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Registered with GMC with current licence to practice
Desirable - MRCP
- Advanced communication skills training
- Additional teaching courses or qualification
- Experience working in palliative care setting
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Additional and AptitudesEssential - Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
Desirable - Enquiring and critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to palliative care services
- Demonstrate understanding of the challenges facing palliative care services in clinical setting
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
AddressWeston General and Bristol hospital sites
Bristol
BS2 8ED
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