Job summary
- Main area
- Palliative medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT1/2)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- 40 hours per week (full time)
- Job ref
- 374-EBCQ-A101-A
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Eastbourne and Conquest Hospital
- Town
- St. Leonards-On-Sea
- Salary
- £49,909 per annum/ pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Educational Fellow Palliative Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT1/2)
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Educational Fellow in Palliative Medicine that is fully accredited by the Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
The post-holders will be expected to work closely with our Undergraduate Medical Education Team in order to develop their competencies via a structured teaching programme.
The posts will also involve completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Brighton University that is fully funded by Medical Education. The posts are based at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital for a maximum period of up to one year.
The posts will especially be advantageous for a F3 year / CT level doctor interested in a career in Palliative Medicine or associated careers. The individual will have an opportunity to develop holistic medicine skills within a supportive, collegiate environment, whilst also developing a recognised clinical teaching portfolio.
Main duties of the job
The appointees will undertake clinical duties under supervision that reflect their level of competency. Although the team work cross site the successful appointees can be primarily based at either Conquest or Eastbourne District General Hospitals.
There will be a further 16 hours (40%) to support Undergraduate Education across both within medical wards and the Postgraduate Medical Centre. This time will be spent flexibly to support undergraduate activities as well as supporting post graduating learning. It is proposed that during these periods the appointees will spend one day a week in the Education Centre. The appointees will have 4 hours per week (10%) for Personal Professional Development working towards completion of a PG Certificate, Diploma or MA in Clinical Education.
The appointees will be part of an established specialist palliative care team supporting patients with complex palliative care needs and all patients in the last days of life. This post will come with a 1 in 5 weekend on call commitment with local Hospice St Wilfrid’s Hospice for appointee based at Eastbourne DGH: www.stwhospice.org).
Detailed job plans confirming duties and remuneration will be confirmed once in post.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable criteria
- Part A FRCA, MRCS, MRCP, MRCEM
- Educational qualification
Training and experience
Essential criteria
- Successful completion of Foundation Programme and have at least four months of training in Medicine at F2 level.
- 4 months experience in a Palliative Care setting or post with significant end of life care as part of clinical work.
- Confident in application of mental capacity act in clinical practice.
- Confident in patient centred advance and pre-emptive care planning such as the ReSPECT process.
Desirable criteria
- ALS certified
Administration
Essential criteria
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Audit
Essential criteria
- Understanding of principles of medical audit.
Desirable criteria
- Emerging track record of high-quality publications in reputable journals and other appropriate media of a similar standing.
Research and Publications
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the role of research.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of generating research or knowledge exchange income.
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Leadership qualities.
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team that is committed to innovation and high standards.
- Professional attitude towards work
- Good record of attendance.
- Ability to work on their own and take initiative without close supervision.
- Ability to think innovatively and to be a creative problem-solver.
- Ability to prioritise work task and to meet deadlines.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstration of initiated projects.
- Specific attributes for post.
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Teaching experience and a sound knowledge of the medical school curriculum.
Desirable criteria
- Engagement in high quality education and training.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr David Matthews
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Palliative Care
- Email address
- david.matthews8@nhs.net
- Additional information
Any queries with reference to the educational portion of the role should be directed to Dr Mark Whitehead, Director of Medical Education at mark.whitehead@nhs.net
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