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Individual Placement Description
Placement St Margaret of Scotland Hospice - Palliative Care / Hospital Based Complex Clinical Care
Year F2
Region West
Hospital(s) St Margarets of Scotland Hospice
Main Duties of Placement

This is an example of the role and responsibilities of an FY2; however this list is not exhaustive.

  • Working as part of the Hospice Multidisciplinary Team in all aspects of the delivery of Specialist Palliative Care
  • Participation in the Daily Referral Meeting
  • Coordination of patient Admission, Transfer and Discharge processes
  • Case-based discussions with consultant colleagues following each admission
  • Safe prescribing as per Hospice Policy and professional guidelines
  • Documentation of holistic overview of patient presentation, assessment and decision-making processes as per Hospice protocols and professional guidelines
  • Analysis of blood and specimen results to support clinical decision making
  • Preparation of and participation in the Daily Ward Round and Weekly Grand Ward Round
  • Timely provision of medical letters/correspondence, Immediate Discharge Letters and Medical Certification of Cause of Death
  • Coordination of late afternoon/early evening medical review walk rounds
  • Phlebotomy / Cannulation
  • Liaison with external professionals (Radiology/Oncology/Respiratory)
  • Coordination of Family Meetings & Updates
  • Preparation of and participation in the Hospice MDT education programme
  • Preparation of and participation in the Weekly MDT Journal Club
  • Coordination and support of the Hospice Medical Student and Professional Visitor Programme
Typical Work Pattern

Basic hours, 9-5, non-banded

Learning Opportunities
  • Seminars and Webinars specific to palliative care
  • Regional and national conferences
  • Hospice MDT Education Programme
  • MDT Journal Club
  • Case Based Discussions
  • DOPS specific to Specialist Palliative Care
  • Development of Logbook for e-portfolio
Teaching
  • Medical Student Teaching Programme
  • Professional visitor Teaching Programme
  • Hospice MDT Teaching Programme 
Unique Selling Points

The Hospice has served the populations of Glasgow City, East and West Dunbartonshire since 1950.  It is situated on a bus route and is served by close rail connections via Yoker Train Station (across the street).

The Hospice is a lovely environment to work in.  You will be warmly welcomed by an innovative, creative and committed team of professionals and all varying stages of their professional careers.  You will be supported by key specialists across all disciplines – medical, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social work.

The Hospice has a subsidised Garden Room restaurant where all food is cooked by chefs including a specialist baker.

To support the development of resilience and to foster relaxation, there is a pool, spa and Gym, which are available at no cost.

Education is at the heart of MDT development as we believe those who learn together, grow together.

This post will support 2 hours per week self-development time.

 

It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.


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