Job summary

To lead the medical team to

deliver exceptional end of life

medical care, whilst encouraging

and supporting the holistic

approach to patients and their

families within the hospice,

taking social, spiritual,

psychological, as well as medical

factors into consideration.

Further details in our Application prospectus.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting new role and we are looking for a gifted leader who can continue to inspire our exceptional care. Compassion and emotional intelligence are essential for success in this leadership role, as are outstanding listening and communication skills.

About us

Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24 / 7Cornish healthcare charity that provides end of life support for people with terminal illnesses. Our clinical staff and volunteers care for patients and their families, carers and friends at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell, St Julias Hospice in Hayle, through our Community Services and where appropriate, in peoples own homes and in local care homes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Lead Hospice Doctor, reports to the Director of Clinical Services and is the

most senior medical member of our team. You will be responsible for the

leadership, management and ongoing development of the medical team.

Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to the strategic development of the hospice, working alongside your colleagues to help achieve the hospices purpose to be a well led organisation delivering compassionate, specialist end of life care through an engaged and motivated workforce. We have support from a range of external Palliative Care Consultants; both in person and remotely. The Lead Hospice Doctor will be responsible for championing multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaising with colleagues and teams across the hospice and for the continued development of high quality care. You will provide strong, visible and supportive leadership to your direct reports and continually review and develop services to improve care for our patients and their families. Over the next few pages, we will provide you with the principal responsiblities and accountabilities of this role to give a better understanding of what youd be doing as our Lead Hospice Doctor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• Medical qualification
• Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

Desirable

Personal attributes

Essential

Desirable

Personal attributes

Essential

Desirable