Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine

The post holder will be required to: Work as part of the existing multidisciplinary specialist palliative care team at Meadow House Hospice. Take responsibility regarding referral of patients to the service in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. Participate in patient reviews in all settings including domiciliary visits. Act as a resource and support to all members of the multidisciplinary team involved in patient care. Ensure that all records are kept in accordance with the Trusts record keeping policy and in line with General Medical Councils Good Medical Practice guidance. Use electronic systems (Cerner and System1) for medical documentation. Provide clinical supervision for trainees working on the inpatient unit and will liaise closely with the Educational and Clinical Supervisors of these colleagues, with the aim of assuming these responsibilities. Support other members of the specialist palliative care team in managing patients with complex needs and in handling difficult consultations. Take part in the appropriate referral of patients to other services, and in handover and sharing of appropriate information with other healthcare professionals. Attend the weekly specialist palliative care MDTs and caseload review meetings. Be responsible for ensuring that the medical input into that meeting is available, up to date and recorded accurately. Be flexible in substituting for medical colleagues (all grades) to cover both foreseen and unforeseen absences throughout the clinical team at Meadow House Hospice. Provide leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team in community and inpatient settings.