The post will comprise up to 10.3 sessions, including 8 sessions/wk at City Hospice and 2 sessions/wk with the specialist palliative care hospital support team at Velindre University NHS Trust and 0.3 sessions/wk for out of hours commitments. The post holder will be employed through VUNHST which employs all consultants in palliative medicine in the Cardiff and Vale region via a hub and spokes model. Sample Job Plans The duties described here are provisional and will be the subject of review. They will form a composite part of the job plan, which will be agreed between the post holder and Clinical Director for Palliative Medicine at Velindre University NHS Trust or nominated deputy. 1. In patient DAY AM Mon - MDT City Hospice Tue - Domiciliary visits City Hospice Wed - VCC Inpatient/Acute Oncology Service/Board & Ward round incl Future Care Planning work and symptom managementThu linic City HospiceFri Integrated palliative medicine clinic or domiciliary visits PMMon SPATue Clinical AdministrationWed VCC Future Care Planning, Acute Oncology input and palliative care inpatient reviewThu Clinical administration/Clinical governance activitiesFri SPA,
- To act as a Specialist Palliative Medicine Consultant to all clinical services at City Hospice and contribute to sessions in Velindre Cancer Centre under auspices of Velindre University NHS Trust
- To provide high quality, timely, patient-centred and consultant led care for in-patients, outpatients, day-case and community-based patients and those accessing oncology assessment unit, radiotherapy and other services
- To work to ensure an integrated model of palliative care service delivery to all patients within the catchment areas Velindre services by collaborating closely with other specialist and generalist palliative care providers.
- To assess and manage patients attending Velindre who are acutely unwell and symptomatic, including acute oncology service input
- To contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and research activities
- To take on appropriate management and clinical governance responsibilities.
- To participate in an on-call rota providing 24/7 out of hours support to all hospitals, specialist palliative care in-patient units and community-based patients within the Cardiff and Vale University Heath Board Areas At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
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Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine in Cardiff employer: Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Cancer Centre is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing a supportive and innovative work environment for its employees. With a strong commitment to professional development, the centre offers numerous opportunities for career growth, particularly as it prepares for the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in 2027. Located in Cardiff, employees enjoy a vibrant city life alongside access to stunning natural landscapes, making it an ideal place for those seeking both meaningful work and a fulfilling lifestyle.
