Locally Employed Doctor

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team within our inpatient unit, working alongside Consultants, SAS and Resident Doctors and colleagues across clinical and support services. The purpose of the role is to support the delivery of safe, high-quality specialist inpatient palliative care by the medical team. The role includes involvement in education, audit and quality improvement, and supporting a team culture that strives to make a meaningful impact on every patients experience. You will help us evolve services through reflective practice, compassionate communication and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

The role includes participation in the non-resident on-call rota, which provides cover for Rowans Hospice inpatient unit on a 1 in 5 pattern including weekends and bank holidays, with Consultant / SAS support available at all times. We regret that other than suitable emergency sleeping arrangements, on-call accommodation cannot be provided; doctors are required to remain within one hours travelling distance at all times whilst on-call.

Main duties of the job

The role includes participation in the non-resident on-call rota, which provides cover for Rowans Hospice inpatient unit on a 1 in 5 pattern including weekends and bank holidays, with Consultant / SAS support available at all times. We regret that other than suitable emergency sleeping arrangements, on-call accommodation cannot be provided; doctors are required to remain within one hours travelling distance at all times whilst on-call.

About us

Rowans Hospice is a charity that provides free care and support to adults and their families living in the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire region who have a life-limiting illness. We work in partnership with Portsmouth University Hospital NHS trust and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to offer community, day and inpatient specialist services.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Tosupport the delivery of safe, high-quality specialist inpatient palliative care by the medical team. The role includes involvement in education, audit and quality improvement, and supporting a team culture that strives to make an meaningful impact on every patients experience.

Youwill help us evolve services through reflective practice, compassionate communication and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Key Working Relationships

Internal:

Patients, carers, and relatives

Hospice Consultants, SAS and Resident Doctors

Nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, administrative teams and volunteers

External:

Community and Hospital palliative care teams

Hospice at Home team

GPs and other primary care providers

Emergency services

Medical Examiner, Coroner

Funeral Directors

Key Areas of Responsibility

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provide day to day medical care to with professionalism and respect.

Conduct formal and informal ward rounds with senior clinicians, fostering a culture of openness and shared learning.

Manage admissions and discharges with clear, honest communication to patients, families and external services.

Offer thorough written and verbal handovers to ensure continuity of care.

Participate in the on-call rota (non-resident, 1 in 5).

Adhere to clinical policies, safeguarding trust in our standards.

Maintain accurate, timely and transparent electronic patient records.

Complete discharge and death related documentation promptly and sensitively.

Administrative Duties:

Communicate effectively with GPs, hospitals and other care services to ensure coordinated patient care.

Provide clear summaries and updates for patients ongoing care.

Uphold high standards of IT use and documentation.

Training and CPD:

Contribute to the Rowans Hospice medical education programme.

Undertake Continuous Professional Development (one programmed activity per week) to evolve professionally.

Participate in audit, quality improvement and appraisal processes.

Health & Safety:

Follow all Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe, respectful working environment.

Identify and report hazards to the Associate Director of Quality.

Maintain up-to-date mandatory training.

Compliance:

Uphold confidentiality and data protection legislation.

Follow safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults.

Follow Rowans Hospice Charity policies, procedures and Code of Conduct demonstrating honesty, respect and organisational integrity.

Embody THRIVE, our core values in all interactions.

Person Specification

Experience, knowledge and qualifications:

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.

Completion of Foundation Years training with evidence of competencies.

Eligibility to work in the UK with full GMC registration

Excellent written and spoken English

Compassionate communication skills, including confidence with difficult conversations

Strong time management and reliable handover practice.

Commitment to teaching and learning and service improvement

Evidence of work within a multi-professional team.

Ability to drive or evidence of being able to remain within 1 hours travel distance when on call.

Evidence of previous medical NHS employment.

Postgraduate certification or diploma in a relevant field.

Other

You may be required to undertake reasonable additional duties with the role. This role profile is not exhaustive and may evolve as services develop.

Rowans Hospice Charity is committed to equality, respect and inclusion. All employees must follow our Code of Conduct, participate in required training and uphold a culture where people feel valued and safe.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Completion of Foundation Years training with evidence of competencies.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with full GMC registration
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Compassionate communication skills, including confidence with difficult conversations
• Strong time management and reliable handover practice.
• Commitment to teaching and learning and service improvement
• Evidence of work within a multi-professional team.
• Ability to drive or evidence of being able to remain within 1 hours travel distance when on call.
• Evidence of previous medical NHS employment.
• Postgraduate certification or diploma in a relevant field.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.