Job summary
Applications are warmly invited for a substantive Consultant in Palliative Medicine post to join the multi-disciplinary at Northampton General Hospital.
The successful applicant will join a growing Multi-Disciplinary Team whose aim is the provision of high quality service and patient satisfaction
As part of the team you will be supported in all aspects of the role, but you will also support, coach and impart your knowledge and experience to your team.
Interview date - 6th June 2024
Main duties of the job
The post attracts 10 programmed activities, with view to expansion to 12 programmed activities if desired. There is an internal development and support program available for newly appointed consultants to ensure individuals' professional developments are achieved. The location of the post provides many attractive places to live, excellent schools and easy access to the major cities.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the main duties of the job.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values o Compassion o Accountability o Respect o Integrity o Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Good team member. Able to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and to respect the unique roles of different members of the
Culture
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to inspire others
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Accredited for on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Care via one of the following: (i)Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton
NN1 5BD