| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Palliative Care |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | Strathcarron Hospice, Forth Valley |
| Main Duties of Placement | To assess patients admitted to the hospice for management of pain and other symptoms as well as those who are admitted for end of life care To work alongside the responsible Consultant to provide ongoing care and to make changes to medications to manage symptoms To attend and contribute to the multi-professional team meeting which is held weekly To contribute to discharge planning meetings and update families and carers regarding management plans and changes in condition |
| Typical Work Pattern | While at the hospice, 9am to 5pm No out of hours committments. |
| Learning Opportunities | This post will offer the opportunity to assess patients who have cancer or non-cancer illnesses that are causing them to experience pain and other symptoms. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn about pain management, management of the dying patient, develop your communication skills and learn from the other members of the multi-professional team. |
| Teaching | There is regular teaching for the medical team and there are also opportunities to join hospice meetings that include QI meetings and journal club. Consultant ward rounds are viewed as opportunities for teaching also. We will encourage you to attend all teaching that is planned at FVRH also to ensure that you have regular contact with peers. |
| Unique Selling Points | This new post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work with an enthusiastic and committed team in a very supportive environment. We will support you to develop your communication, clinical assessment and prescribing skills while working as part of an experienced team. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
