Clinical Fellow in Palliative Care Medicine

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a clinical fellow post in palliative medicine for six months. The post holders will join the multi-professional palliative care team based at the Cicely Saunders Institute, King's College Hospital, Demark Hill, London. These are stand-alone posts and are suitable for doctors who have appropriate clinical experience as outlined in the person specification for the post. King's is a busy but friendly teaching hospital and the experience gained will help the successful candidates to improve their portfolios and broaden their skill sets. We are looking to appoint candidates who are interested in a career in palliative medicine or an allied medical specialty.
The post is designed to support the clinical service provision but with involvement in supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate and education and training. The post-holders will have the support of Educational and Clinical Supervisors as well as the Department of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (PGMDE). This will include support and encouragement for all aspects of your professional portfolio, including access to teaching and training in Departments and across the Trust, MRCP support and appraisal support. There is also an International Doctors Development Programme., The post-holder would be based within the Cicely Saunders Institute at Denmark Hill.
The post holder will:
+ Be involved in reviewing patients from across the Trust who have been referred to the team for advice regarding palliative care management including complex symptom control, psychosocial support, advance care planning and end of life care
+ Work as part of the multi-professional team
+ Participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
+ To take an active part in undergraduate training
+ To participate in research activities and clinical trials as required

The post holder must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice. They should be of ST3 level and above. Experience in palliative care is desirable, but experience in other medical specialities such as geriatrics, intensive care medicine, or medicine would be considered.
This post would be ideal for somebody who has completed a Core Medical Training Programme or can demonstrate equivalent competencies who has an interest in palliative care.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

+ The post-holder would be based within the Cicely Saunders Institute and work within KCHFT Denmark Hill.
The post holder will:
+ Carry out first assessments and reviews of in-patients at KCHFT Denmark Hill who have been referred to the team for advice regarding complex symptom control, psychosocial support, advance care planning and end of life care .
+ Work as part of the multi-professional team to participate in:
Clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
o Undergraduate training
o Research activities and clinical trials as required
o Team governance activities including audit and quality improvement initiatives.