Job summary
The post will comprise up to 10.3 sessions, including 8 sessions/wk at City Hospice and 2 sessions/wk with the specialist palliative care hospital support team at Velindre University NHS Trust and 0.3 sessions/wk for out of hours commitments. The post holder will be employed through VUNHST which employs all consultants in palliative medicine in the Cardiff and Vale region via a hub and spokes model.

Sample Job Plans
The duties described here are provisional and will be the subject of review. They will form a composite part of the job plan, which will be agreed between the post holder and Clinical Director for Palliative Medicine at Velindre University NHS Trust or nominated deputy.

In patient
AM:
Mon, MDT City Hospice.
Tues, Domiciliary visits City Hospice.
Wed, VCC Inpatient/Acute Oncology Service/Board & Ward round incl Future Care Planning work and symptom management
Thu, Clinic City Hospice
Fri, Integrated palliative medicine clinic or domiciliary visits
PM:
Mon, SPA
Tue, Clinical Administration
Wed, VCC Future Care Planning, Acute Oncology input and palliative care inpatient review
Thu, Clinical administration/Clinical governance activities
Fri, SPA

Main duties of the job

• To act as a Specialist Palliative Medicine Consultant to all clinical services at City Hospice and contribute to sessions in Velindre Cancer Centre under auspices of Velindre University NHS Trust
• To provide high quality, timely, patient-centred and consultant led care for in-patients, outpatients, day-case and community-based patients and those accessing oncology assessment unit, radiotherapy and other services
• To work to ensure an integrated model of palliative care service delivery to all patients within the catchment areas Velindre services by collaborating closely with other specialist and generalist palliative care providers.
• To assess and manage patients attending Velindre who are acutely unwell and symptomatic, including acute oncology service input
• To contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and research activities
• To take on appropriate management and clinical governance responsibilities.
• To participate in an on-call rota providing 24/7 out of hours support to all hospitals, specialist palliative care in-patient units and community-based patients within the Cardiff and Vale University Heath Board Areas

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

About us
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in palliative medicine or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register.
• CCT/equivalent in Palliative Medicine
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• UK work experience at specialist registrar level or above

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification e.g. MA, MSc, MD
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
• Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit/QI
• Commitment to evidence based practice and experience of research

Desirable

• Working as part of the management team
• Liaison with other agencies

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Leadership Skills
• Team Working
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
• Teaching Skill

Desirable

• Understanding of information systems and technology

This 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.

Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Velindre Cancer Centre
Address: City Hospice, Park Road, Whitchurch, CF14 7BF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Margred Capel
margred.capel@cityhospice.org.uk