Leadership Role, As the Lead Hospice Doctor, you will hold a senior position, allowing you to lead and influence the direction of care within the hospice.
Holistic Care Approach, This role emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care, considering social, spiritual, psychological, and medical factors, allowing for a comprehensive treatment philosophy.
Impactful Work, You will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families during their most critical moments, providing compassionate support.
Collaborative Environment, The role promotes multi-disciplinary teamwork, offering collaboration with colleagues from various fields to enhance patient care.
Professional Development, There are ample opportunities for ongoing training and development, including the chance to lead and mentor other medical staff, fostering your own growth and that of your colleagues.
Community Focus, Working within a charitable organization like Cornwall Hospice Care means you are contributing to the local community's well-being and providing essential end-of-life care services.
The role of Lead Hospice Doctor at Cornwall Hospice Care in Hayle involves leading a medical team to provide exceptional end-of-life care that considers patients' holistic needs. As the most senior medical professional, the Lead Hospice Doctor will manage and develop the medical team, contribute to strategic planning, and champion multi-disciplinary teamwork to enhance care quality for patients and families. Essential qualities for success include strong emotional intelligence, outstanding communication skills, and a compassionate approach to leadership.
Candidates must hold a medical qualification and full GMC registration, with experience in areas such as Palliative Care, General Medicine, or Elderly Care. The successful applicant will demonstrate proven leadership abilities and a commitment to providing high-quality end-of-life care within a collaborative environment. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary between £80k and £95k, reflecting the candidate's skills and experience.
Candidates must hold a medical qualification and full GMC registration, with experience in areas such as Palliative Care, General Medicine, or Elderly Care. The successful applicant will demonstrate proven leadership abilities and a commitment to providing high-quality end-of-life care within a collaborative environment. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary between £80k and £95k, reflecting the candidate's skills and experience.
Job Summary
To lead the medical team to
deliver exceptional end of life
medical care, whilst encouraging
and supporting the holistic
approach to patients and their
families within the hospice,
taking social, spiritual,
psychological, as well as medical
factors into consideration.
Further details in our Application prospectus.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting new role and we are looking for a gifted leader who can continue to inspire our exceptional care. Compassion and emotional intelligence are essential for success in this leadership role, as are outstanding listening and communication skills.
About Us
Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24/7Cornish healthcare charity that provides end of life support for people with terminal illnesses. Our clinical staff and volunteers care for patients and their families, carers and friends at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell, St Julias Hospice in Hayle, through our Community Services and where appropriate, in peoples own homes and in local care homes.
Date posted
12 December 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Between £80k - £95k depending on skills and experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0266-24-0026
Job locations
Mount Edgcumbe Hospice
Porthpean Road
St Austell
Cornwall
PL26 6AB
St. Julias Hospice
Foundry Hill
Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 4HW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Lead Hospice Doctor, reports to the Director of Clinical Services and is the
most senior medical member of our team. You will be responsible for the
leadership, management and ongoing development of the medical team.
Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to the strategic development of the hospice, working alongside your colleagues to help achieve the hospices purpose to be a well led organisation delivering compassionate, specialist end of life care through an engaged and motivated workforce. We have support from a range of external Palliative Care Consultants; both in person and remotely. The Lead Hospice Doctor will be responsible for championing multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaising with colleagues and teams across the hospice and for the continued development of high quality care. You will provide strong, visible and supportive leadership to your direct reports and continually review and develop services to improve care for our patients and their families. Over the next few pages, we will provide you with the principal responsiblities and accountabilities of this role to give a better understanding of what youd be doing as our Lead Hospice Doctor.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The Lead Hospice Doctor, reports to the Director of Clinical Services and is the
most senior medical member of our team. You will be responsible for the
leadership, management and ongoing development of the medical team.
Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to the strategic development of the hospice, working alongside your colleagues to help achieve the hospices purpose to be a well led organisation delivering compassionate, specialist end of life care through an engaged and motivated workforce. We have support from a range of external Palliative Care Consultants; both in person and remotely. The Lead Hospice Doctor will be responsible for championing multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaising with colleagues and teams across the hospice and for the continued development of high quality care. You will provide strong, visible and supportive leadership to your direct reports and continually review and develop services to improve care for our patients and their families. Over the next few pages, we will provide you with the principal responsiblities and accountabilities of this role to give a better understanding of what youd be doing as our Lead Hospice Doctor.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To lead the medical team to
deliver exceptional end of life
medical care, whilst encouraging
and supporting the holistic
approach to patients and their
families within the hospice,
taking social, spiritual,
psychological, as well as medical
factors into consideration.
Further details in our Application prospectus.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting new role and we are looking for a gifted leader who can continue to inspire our exceptional care. Compassion and emotional intelligence are essential for success in this leadership role, as are outstanding listening and communication skills.
About Us
Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24/7Cornish healthcare charity that provides end of life support for people with terminal illnesses. Our clinical staff and volunteers care for patients and their families, carers and friends at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell, St Julias Hospice in Hayle, through our Community Services and where appropriate, in peoples own homes and in local care homes.
Date posted
12 December 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Between £80k - £95k depending on skills and experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0266-24-0026
Job locations
Mount Edgcumbe Hospice
Porthpean Road
St Austell
Cornwall
PL26 6AB
St. Julias Hospice
Foundry Hill
Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 4HW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Lead Hospice Doctor, reports to the Director of Clinical Services and is the
most senior medical member of our team. You will be responsible for the
leadership, management and ongoing development of the medical team.
Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to the strategic development of the hospice, working alongside your colleagues to help achieve the hospices purpose to be a well led organisation delivering compassionate, specialist end of life care through an engaged and motivated workforce. We have support from a range of external Palliative Care Consultants; both in person and remotely. The Lead Hospice Doctor will be responsible for championing multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaising with colleagues and teams across the hospice and for the continued development of high quality care. You will provide strong, visible and supportive leadership to your direct reports and continually review and develop services to improve care for our patients and their families. Over the next few pages, we will provide you with the principal responsiblities and accountabilities of this role to give a better understanding of what youd be doing as our Lead Hospice Doctor.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The Lead Hospice Doctor, reports to the Director of Clinical Services and is the
most senior medical member of our team. You will be responsible for the
leadership, management and ongoing development of the medical team.
Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to the strategic development of the hospice, working alongside your colleagues to help achieve the hospices purpose to be a well led organisation delivering compassionate, specialist end of life care through an engaged and motivated workforce. We have support from a range of external Palliative Care Consultants; both in person and remotely. The Lead Hospice Doctor will be responsible for championing multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaising with colleagues and teams across the hospice and for the continued development of high quality care. You will provide strong, visible and supportive leadership to your direct reports and continually review and develop services to improve care for our patients and their families. Over the next few pages, we will provide you with the principal responsiblities and accountabilities of this role to give a better understanding of what youd be doing as our Lead Hospice Doctor.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise
- Training or experience in at least one of these areas; General Medicine, Elderly Care, Palliative Care, Oncology or General Practice. Experience and commitment to clinical care of individuals at the end of their lives. Proven and demonstrable leadership skills including coaching and mentoring experience.
- Experience of clinical work in a hospice or Specialist Palliative Care unit
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate others. Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary setting. Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do so.
- Experience of participating in an on-call rota and being responsive during unsocial hours.
- An engaging personal style and ability to take an interest in all kinds of people. Calm and approachable with a good sense of humour. Willingness to learn and develop new skills. Open minded and non-judgemental. Flexible and adaptable.
- A passion for hospice and palliative care.
- An engaging personal style and ability to take an interest in all kinds of people. Calm and approachable with a good sense of humour. Willingness to learn and develop new skills. Open minded and non-judgemental. Flexible and adaptable.
- A passion for hospice and palliative care.
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise
- Training or experience in at least one of these areas; General Medicine, Elderly Care, Palliative Care, Oncology or General Practice. Experience and commitment to clinical care of individuals at the end of their lives. Proven and demonstrable leadership skills including coaching
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