Hospice Doctor (The Lambert)
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The vacancy
Hospice Doctor (Day time cover)
Part Time (16 - 24 hours available split over 1 or 2 posts)
Permanent contract
The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
We are currently looking for experienced doctors to join Herriot Hospice at The Lambert to provide day to day clinical care for the 6 bed inpatient unit. The post holder would also be expected to participate in the hospice doctor first on call rota. This role provides specialist support to patients, families and carers on the inpatient unit.
Our Hospice Doctors provide effective, high quality medical care and advice for patients of The Lambert and the surrounding community. The post holder will be supported by existing medical staff including Consultant led ward rounds and induction training. The role will work closely with other members of the medical team, and wider multi-disciplinary team, which includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, complementary therapists, pre bereavement workers and wellbeing support team.
We are a hardworking, passionate and progressive team whose values are shared across the organisation.
With at least two years post registration experience, candidates will need an interest in palliative care, ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, and a commitment to clinical governance. Strong organisational, report writing and assessment skills, along with an understanding of collective responsibility are essential in this role, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
For more information on the role, please contact us on HR@saintmichaelshospice.org or on 01423 879687 and we can arrange for you to have an informal discussion.
Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Successful candidates will be invited for an interview which will take place in Harrogate on either the week commencing 23rd October 2023 or the week commencing the 6th November.
Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, but we are exploring becoming a sponsorship employer and hope to be able to offer this in the future.
Benefits include: -
- Comprehensive Induction Programme
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to staff support
- Free DBS check
- Free car parking at Hospice office sites
You will be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, Richmondshire, and District.
At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding.
We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including successful applicants being required to undertake a DBS Check suitable for the role that you will be performing. Disclosure expenses will be met by the employer.
North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, Talking Spaces and Herriot Hospice @The Lambert. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).
Who we are
Herriot Hospice Homecare supports local families living with terminal illness and bereavement and is part of a family of services including Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice.
Some of our values
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