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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are invited from doctors for the position of CDF in Palliative Medicine in NHS Ayrshire and Arran who, by August 2024, will have successfully completed the UK Internal Medicine or Core Medical Training Programme or its equivalent and are looking to apply for Higher Specialist Training. This post would also be suitable for those candidates who have completed the ACCS programme or UK foundation programme or its equivalent with relevant experience.
The aim of this post is to provide development opportunity for the post-holders, while supporting our key service areas in relation to the provision of clinical care by a trained doctor workforce. The post will provide experience in the management of patients who require specialist palliative care services based in the acute, inpatient and community services. The posts, although not recognised for training, are structured to allow post-holders the opportunity to further develop their medical career.
This post is likely to appeal to applicants:
- Wishing to re-enter/enter training at IMT/ST3 level. This post will provide valuable knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of patients requiring hospice care. There will be regular opportunities to perform and develop procedural skills. Participation in our departmental quality improvement, audit and research work will also be encouraged, thus further strengthening your CV. The post will provide excellent experience for those wishing to apply to any of the medical specialities as palliative care skills are key in all branches of medicine.
- Seeking further experience in palliative care and working towards completing MRCP examinations. The hospice and hospital palliative care team are keen to provide teaching and to support candidates to improve symptom control and communication skills and to work through the PACES/MRCP examinations. Given the broad range of medical specialities available at University Hospital Crosshouse, there are extensive learning opportunities to facilitate this.
Within the constraints of service requirements, we will tailor the job to suit your requirements.
This post will be
- Less than full time – 3 days per week based at the Ayrshire Hospice with on-call rota commitments at the Ayrshire Hospice ( 1 in 6) OR
Full time – alternate between the hospital palliative care team (based in University hospitals Crosshouse and Ayr) and the Ayrshire Hospice with on-call rota commitments at the Ayrshire Hospice
During the tenure of the appointment post-holders will have a minimum of 4 hours per week development time and access to a £1250 study budget (pro rata), to support them with the attainment of their career aims.
A 50% pay banding supplement will be paid to recognise contribution to out of hours working and the core salary will be will be based on a salary range of £40,995 - £64,461. The posts are not recognised for national training. Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice by the time of appointment and have a minimum of 12 months paid NHS Experience.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with: Dr Claire Gilroy, Lead for Doctor to Doctor Recruitment (01563 825 270 / Claire.gilroy@aapct.scot.nhs.uk). or Dr Joanna Prentice, Consultant in Palliative Medicine joannaprentice@aapct.scot.nhs.uk