Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine - Fixed Term

16-24 hours a week

Salary £61,542 - £99,216 per annum pro-rata (WTE based on 40 hours a week and experience in Palliative Medicine)

Locations: Farnham and Guildford

An opportunity has arisen for a Palliative Medicine Specialty Doctor to join our Phyllis Tuckwell multi-professional team. They will have strong skills in community working and will support patients and their families living with advanced and terminal illness with complex and often rapidly changing needs. The role requires holistic assessment, problem solving, prioritisation and decision-making skills, working within the multi-professional responsive team to identify and meet initial needs. Central to the role, is holistic assessment, symptom management, advance care planning and supporting patients and their families to adapt to change and uncertainty; and optimise quality of life.

We are looking for someone who works well in a team, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and utilises these to rapidly build trust, provide support and education, particularly around complex moving and handling techniques and use of adaptive equipment.

Regular clinical supervision and support is provided by Phyllis Tuckwell, and team members are encouraged to develop their skills and ensure evidence-based practice to provide best quality patient care.

This post would suit a doctor wishing to increase their Palliative Medicine knowledge such as a GP.

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• Current license to practice with the GMC
• Community and or palliative / end of life care experience (essential given the short-term nature of post)
• Car driver/owner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our consultants and doctors are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Consultant in Palliative Medicine supervision
• Support and learning from the specialist multi-disciplinary team
• Study leave budget
• Professional growth
  

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Cate Seton-Jones, Medical Director on

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged