This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Hospice Specialty Doctor – fixed term for 6 - 12 months (negotiable)
August 2024 – August 2025 (Interested doctors with availability for a later part of the period also encouraged to apply.)
Grade: Minimum 2 years post qualification experience
Salary Range: As per BMA pay scale
Hours: 40 per week with 1 in 5 non-resident on call
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a doctor to gain experience in Palliative Medicine at St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds.
We are looking for a fixed term Hospice Specialty Doctor of FY3 level or above to support the medical team on the In-Patient Unit, providing palliative care to patients.
The prime purpose of this role is to provide holistic patient-focused care and to work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be supported in your decision making by the Palliative Care Consultants, Specialty training registrar doctors and multi-disciplinary team.
You will be part of a supportive and dynamic medical team which consists of 4 Consultants in Palliative Medicine, alongside trainees in Palliative medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice and Foundation Year 2.
St Gemma’s Hospice is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK. The Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care, in a quality environment, for thousands of local people each year. We are a prominent and respected charity at the heart of the local community with a large range of specialist services to support patients, their families and friends.
Working for St Gemma’s can offer a rewarding career in a friendly environment. Over 250 staff across a 4 acre site, 25 Charity Shops and a Retail Hub work together to ensure that patients and their families have the best possible experience and receive the highest quality of care.
To discuss this opportunity in greater detail please contact Dr Hannah Zacharias, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and In-Patient Medical Lead via email. hannah.zacharias@st-gemma.co.uk
Closing date: 5th April 2024 Interviews: 17th April 2024
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
About us
St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients and their carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and via our day services, which include a Day Hospice and Out-Patient Department.
St Gemma’s welcomes and provides care to everyone regardless of people’s age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or diagnosis. Our care is always completely free of charge.
St Gemma’s is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.
St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society as we value the different perspectives this brings.
The benefits
Maternity / Paternity
leave
Generous holiday
Personal pension plan
Employee assistance programme
Hassle-free parking
Wellbeing support
Subsidised meals
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