Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Optometrist to join our multidisciplinary team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Nurses and Health Care colleagues providing Eye Care services across Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

There are opportunities to provide core and specialist Optometry clinics on part- time basis depending on experience and service need.

These sessions would suit an Optometrist who has or would like to gain specialist experience within a hospital setting working with the paediatric team.

The department is keen on professional development and supports the teaching of junior doctors, physician associates, pre-reg Optometrists, Orthoptic Undergraduates and other healthcare professionals so a teaching qualification would be desirable.

The Ophthalmology, Orthoptic and Optometry Departments are based within Calderdale Royal Hospital (Halifax) and Acre Mills Out-patients (opposite Huddersfield Royal Infirmary)

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS - yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Job summary

The post holder will develop and deliver education and training packages concerning Diabetes, Obesity, Safe prescribing and monitoring of GLP-1 therapies for both Primary and Secondary Care. In addition, the post holder will work with the Diabetes MDT, Bariatric MDT and Surgical MDT providing safe, evidence-based patient education, that promotes and supports personalised management plans and treatment.

The educator will also plan and monitor the development needs for the staff within the appraisal framework; this will improve staff moral and help to reduce staff sickness and turnover.

The educator will also ensure that all new DSN's (Diabetes Specialist Nurses) receive an appropriate induction programme upon commencement of employment within the team and monitors and supervise their progress.

The post holder will be expected to measure outcomes through data collection, audit and patient feedback and will be expected to attend regular diabetes obesity training.

Main duties of the job

• Work alongside Diabetes Specialist Nurse, as part of the team to deliver the nursing service for patients with diabetes and improve staff competence.
• The Diabetes-Obesity Nurse Educator will be expected to attend regular diabetes-obesity training and updates.
• Demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills in the specialty of diabetes.
• Have a primary clinical responsibility for patients with diabetes.
• To be the primary link in the coordinating of patients with diabetes between hospital services including surgery, medicine, paediatrics and community services.
• Responsible for planning mandatory training and keeping accurate records.
• The Diabetes-Obesity nurse educator will develop and deliver education and training packages concerning Diabetes, Obesity, Safe prescribing and monitoring of Glp-1 therapies
• The Diabetes-Obesity Nurse Educator will link with CHFT clinical educators, providing training to CHFT nursing staff and new starters.
• Produce a competency document, responsible for assessing competency, training, and sign off, once the HCP feels proficient and confident.

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS - yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Job summary

Medinet are seekingexperienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial (OMFS) Surgeons to support services in Calderdale.

This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified consultants to support outpatient clinics and minor operations, helping to manage patient demand and deliver timely specialist care for adult patients.

Working pattern: Weekdays and weekendsHours: 7:30am 6:00pm

Main duties of the job

The role will involve a combination of outpatient clinics and minor operations (MOPs), seeing approximately 24 adult patients per day in outpatient clinics and 810 patients per day for minor operations. Skin procedures will be performed under local anaesthetic and will primarily involve skin cancers and lesions of the head and neck, including the scalp, ears, nose and lips. The role will include the excision of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), with skin grafts or flap reconstruction undertaken where clinically required and within the consultants competence. Responsibilities will also include reviewing investigation results, preparing result letters and dictating correspondence for benign findings, with access to remote systems where available. The consultant will support fast-track oral patients throughout the clinical pathway, from initial consultant assessment and onward procedures through to the subsequent review of results.

About us

Medinet is a leading UK provider of specialist clinical services, working in partnership with NHS organisations to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting lists and improve patient access to high-quality care.

With over 20 years of experience supporting the NHS, Medinet delivers flexible insourcing services across a broad range of elective specialties. Our services are designed around the individual requirements of NHS Trusts, utilising existing hospital facilities and providing experienced clinical teams to deliver additional activity safely and efficiently.

Medinet has a network of more than 6,000 registered clinicians across the UK, supported by a dedicated full-time clinical team providing governance, assurance and oversight of service delivery.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0051-26-0028

Job locations

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Acre St

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

The role will involve a combination of outpatient clinics and minor operations (MOPs), with activity including:

• Outpatient clinics: Approximately 24 adult patients per day.
• Minor operations: Approximately 810 patients per day.
• Skin procedures: Procedures performed under local anaesthetic, primarily involving skin cancers and lesions of the head and neck, including the scalp, ears, nose and lips.
• Skin cancer excisions: Excision of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), with skin grafts or flap reconstruction where clinically required and within the consultant's competence.
• Patient follow-up: Reviewing investigation results, preparing result letters and dictating correspondence for benign findings, with access to remote systems where available.
• Clinical pathways: Supporting fast-track oral patients through initial consultant assessment, onward procedures and subsequent review of results.

Job description Job responsibilities Role ResponsibilitiesThe role will involve a combination of outpatient clinics and minor operations (MOPs), with activity including: Outpatient clinics: Approximately 24 adult patients per day. Minor operations: Approximately 810 patients per day. Skin procedures: Procedures performed under local anaesthetic, primarily involving skin cancers and lesions of the head and neck, including the scalp, ears, nose and lips. Skin cancer excisions: Excision of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), with skin grafts or flap reconstruction where clinically required and within the consultant's competence. Patient follow-up: Reviewing investigation results, preparing result letters and dictating correspondence for benign findings, with access to remote systems where available. Clinical pathways: Supporting fast-track oral patients through initial consultant assessment, onward procedures and subsequent review of results.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Have relevant experience in outpatient clinics and minor operations.
• Be competent in undertaking appropriate skin procedures under local anaesthetic.

Qualifications

Essential

• Be on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Be a suitably qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS/MaxFax).
• Hold dual qualifications in medicine and dentistry.

Applicants must

Essential

• Provide an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating their maxillofacial experience.
• Provide a logbook or summary of skin procedures undertaken, including procedures they are competent and comfortable performing and any procedures outside their scope of practice.

Person Specification Experience Essential Have relevant experience in outpatient clinics and minor operations. Be competent in undertaking appropriate skin procedures under local anaesthetic. Qualifications Essential Be on the GMC Specialist Register. Be a suitably qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS/MaxFax). Hold dual qualifications in medicine and dentistry. Applicants must Essential Provide an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating their maxillofacial experience. Provide a logbook or summary of skin procedures undertaken, including procedures they are competent and comfortable performing and any procedures outside their scope of practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Medinet Clinical Services Limited

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Acre St

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ukmedinet.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medinet Clinical Services Limited

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Acre St

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ukmedinet.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

These posts are for a trust doctor to support the Medical teams for a Fixed Term contract. This is a full-time post and the post holder would participate in the medicine on-call rota. The on-call rota is currently on a 1 in 23 basis.

The Trust is based on two acute sites with most acute medical services and specialties duplicated on each site. The acute stroke unit is based at Calderdale Hospital and the specialist gastroenterology and oncology/haematology wards are based at Huddersfield.

There are opportunities to work in Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology. Details of each post will be available at interview and we will do our best to accommodate individual choices.

Main duties of the job

There are weekly Medical Grand round teaching including journal club and Core medical teaching sessions in the Education Centre that covers a wide range of topics. There is separate training for non-technical skills such as handover and communication skills. CHFT has a well-equipped Clinical Skills Training Room with simulation mannequins for procedures such as chest drain insertion and central venous cannulation.

The Trust would encourage and support a doctor with obtaining their membership and any post holder preparing for MRCP and PACES will be supported. In addition we will support doctors with the sign off of competencies to allow individuals to apply for higher training.

About us

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS.This as an exciting time for our continuing development and we are ensuring that the organisation is fit for purpose by introducing and embedding new skills and behaviours

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visitOur Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)

Job summary

Job summary

Overgate is the Hospice that serves the people of Calderdale and was founded in 1981 It has grown since then to provide specialist palliative care to twelve inpatient beds (one of which is a booked respite bed for patients with specialist palliative care needs) and day hospice services both within the hospice and at hubs throughout Calderdale. The Hospice also provides bereavement care and counselling, specialist palliative care social work services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary therapies, chaplaincy services, diversional therapies and a 24-hour advice line for professionals. Our aspirations include development of services to support patients in their own homes, and we have a team of Specialist Palliative Care Community Educators to support primary care professionals in the palliative care they deliver; this will strengthen our good relationship with local primary care services. In 2024 ground will be broken to start the building of a new purpose built sixteen bedded single room occupancy hospice within the grounds of the current hospice

CHfTs Medical Director provides Overgate Hospice with its Responsible Officer for Revalidation. Overgates patients have access to diagnostic services at CHfT and doctors have access to the trust intranet, including diagnostics results services, and electronic patient record (EPR) systems including CHfTs EPR, SystmOne, PPM (the local oncology electronic record) and PASWEB (where patients results can be accessed)

Main duties of the job

To provide medical care to inpatients at Overgate Hospice, alongside the multi-professional team.

To provide medical input to Day Hospice patients at Overgate Hospice, with good independent decision-making skills.

To provide support to primary care teams and other professionals.

To support and advise any medical colleagues & students who are more junior/less experienced in palliative medicine.

To participate in the non-resident on-call rota.

To maintain and administer medical records as per Hospice policy.

To ensure confidentiality of information is always preserved, whether at, or away from work.

To be involved in audit, research, and service development programmes as appropriate.

To participate actively in multi-professional discussions and meetings.

To help ensure that the high standard of medical care and support for carers and families at the Hospice is maintained.

To work closely with the Medical Director and Associate Specialist, to ensure provision of medical input throughout the Hospice.

To maintain standards and quality of care throughout the services delivered by the Hospice, by participating in standard setting and audit, attending relevant meetings, and contributing to Hospice policies, procedures, and guidelines.

To support the development of clinical governance, including a commitment to clinical audit, risk management, staff development, peer review and appraisal within the Hospice governance framework.

About us

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness.

However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever. Our ambitious redevelopment plans will modernise and expand our existing facilities to transform the environment in which we care for our patients

Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£198.78 a day per 8 hour day - £99.39 on call 4 hour session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0115-26-0024

Job locations

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Doctor (Fully Qualified)

Salary

£198.78 per 8-hour day

£99.39 per on call session

Hours 32 hours = 4 x 8hr days = 0.8 WTE per week

(Tuesdays - Fridays 8.30am-5pm)

PLUS 1 in 5 weeknights and weekends on call

Weeknights 5.00pm 8.30am = 1 session

Weekends Sat 8.30am - Mon 8.30am = 6 sessions

Contract Fixed term 12 months

Salary details

Overgate contributes to the cost of medical indemnity insurance

NHS pensions can be continued but not started in this role

Annual Leave Six weeks + ten public holidays (all pro rata)

Employer Overgate Hospice (not NHS)

Responsible to and supervised by Dr Rachel Sheils, Medical Director

Accountable to Tracey Wilcocks, Chief Executive

Closing date Sunday 01/11/2026

Interviews Week commencing 09/11/2026

Applications

Applications written using AI are strongly discouraged. Spoken communication is extremely important in this role. Interviews may be terminated if spoken language is at a significantly lower standard than the written application

Sponsorship

As a charity, Overgate does NOT provide sponsorship

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness

Job Summary

The Hospice doctors work closely with the enthusiastic, experienced, multi-professional team, ensuring a high standard of medical care

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice

Completion of Foundation Year 1 & 2

Previous employment as a doctor in the NHS

Excellence in both written and spoken English language

Key Working Relationships

Medical Director

Director of Clinical Services, Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Medical Team

Nursing Teams in Day Hospice & Inpatient Unit

Multidisciplinary team

Community and Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Teams

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

High standards of medical and holistic care to patients & families

Support and advise less experienced colleagues & students

Participate in the non-resident on-call rota

Maintain and administer medical records as per Hospice policy, protecting the security of confidential data

Work collaboratively with all Hospice colleagues, including multi-professional discussions and meetings

Professional

Maintain standards and quality of care by participating in all aspects of good governance (audit, risk management, quality improvement, CPD, incident reporting & reflection, service development etc

Education

Engage with medical appraisal and revalidation

Participate in internal and external education sessions (attending and delivering)

Additional Information

The post-holder must participate in the on-call rota for the Inpatient Unit at a frequency of 1 in 5. This is non-resident and consultant advice is available 24/7 by telephone

At weekends, on-call duties include a ward round, any admissions, and then to be available (non-resident) for telephone or in-person care of inpatients

Prospective Cover Doctors provide prospective cover for each others leave

Any additional week day and on-call sessions worked to back-fill others leave attracts sessional payment at the usual rate

Study & Training

The post includes 2 hours non-clinical time /week

The Hospice is committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and will grant study leave with funding where appropriate

The main palliative medicine journals are available via Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) Library

A laptop is provided for work purposes

Hospice Medical Staffing

This post is one of five medical posts totalling 2.6 WTE plus a full time ACP

We also host a GP trainee (up to 0.4 WTE)

The Medical Director is appointed jointly with Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and Overgate (0.9 WTE Hospice, 0.1 WTE CHFT)

Consultant telephone support is available 24/7

Administrative support is available

There is a medical team office

Overgate Hospice

Overgate Hospice serves the people of Calderdale and was founded in 1981. In August 2026 we opened our new inpatient unit, providing an outstanding environment for both patients and staff

We are situated between Huddersfield and Halifax, close to the M62

We provide specialist palliative inpatient care, Day Hospice services, respite, bereavement care, counselling, specialist social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary & diversional therapies, chaplaincy services, and a 24-hour advice line for professionals

Overgate has an excellent relationship with CHFT, which provides our Revalidation Responsible Officer function and access to diagnostic services for patients

The medical team has access to CHFTs clinical systems and library services

Overgate provides e-learning via Blue Stream Academy

The Hospice has Wi-Fi access for staff and service usersOur fundraising team that generates most of our income, supplemented by some funding from West Yorkshire ICB

Calderdale Palliative Care Team

The community palliative care team is employed by CHFT

The palliative care team for the local hospital is based at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Appointment Procedure

The appointment will be by application and interview

It is subject to satisfactory pre-employment health screening, references and GMC-prescribed checks

The successful applicant will be required to produce evidence of hepatitis B immunity status

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practice and have up to date medical indemnity insurance. Certificates must be produced prior to appointment

General Duties & Responsibilities

Overgate Hospice is a no smoking organisation

The employee must:

Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

Complete Hospice mandatory training

Comply with all Hospice policies & procedures at all times and participate in the development and implementation of policies

Be actively involved in Governance and support the audit cycle

Always maintain strict confidentiality, in all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act and GDPR

Demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationally

Adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work

Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate

Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and training

Essential

Full registration with the GMC, and a GMC licence to practiceEssentialCertification & direct check

As a minimum, completion of two years foundation training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseasEssentialApplication, Interview, and references

Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)EssentialApplication, interviews and references

Desirable

Completion of Core Medical training or equivalent

M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.

Role-specific requirements

Essential

Ability to attend the Hospice within 60 minutes (maximum) when required during on-call periods

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field

Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)

A commitment to continuous personal and professional development

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Maintain confidentiality

Communicate at an excellent standard in spoken and written English

Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems

Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline

Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, and co-operation in setting the on-call rota

Recognises and respects the skills of Hospice colleagues, and collaborates effectively

Personal attributes

Essential

Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate HospiceEssentialApplication & Interview

Positive professional approach and image

Emotionally resilient, is aware of the need for good structures of support to cope with palliative medicine

Job description Job responsibilities Doctor (Fully Qualified) Salary£198.78 per 8-hour day£99.39 per on call sessionHours 32 hours = 4 x 8hr days = 0.8 WTE per week(Tuesdays - Fridays 8.30am-5pm)PLUS 1 in 5 weeknights and weekends on callWeeknights 5.00pm 8.30am = 1 sessionWeekends Sat 8.30am - Mon 8.30am = 6 sessionsContract Fixed term 12 monthsSalary detailsOvergate contributes to the cost of medical indemnity insuranceNHS pensions can be continued but not started in this roleAnnual Leave Six weeks + ten public holidays (all pro rata)Employer Overgate Hospice (not NHS)Responsible to and supervised by Dr Rachel Sheils, Medical DirectorAccountable to Tracey Wilcocks, Chief ExecutiveClosing date Sunday 01/11/2026Interviews Week commencing 09/11/2026ApplicationsApplications written using AI are strongly discouraged. Spoken communication is extremely important in this role. Interviews may be terminated if spoken language is at a significantly lower standard than the written applicationSponsorshipAs a charity, Overgate does NOT provide sponsorshipOvergate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illnessJob SummaryThe Hospice doctors work closely with the enthusiastic, experienced, multi-professional team, ensuring a high standard of medical careMinimum Qualifications & ExperienceFull registration with the GMC and a licence to practiceCompletion of Foundation Year 1 & 2Previous employment as a doctor in the NHSExcellence in both written and spoken English languageKey Working RelationshipsMedical DirectorDirector of Clinical Services, Deputy Director of Clinical ServicesMedical TeamNursing Teams in Day Hospice & Inpatient UnitMultidisciplinary teamCommunity and Hospital Specialist Palliative Care TeamsDuties and ResponsibilitiesClinicalHigh standards of medical and holistic care to patients & familiesSupport and advise less experienced colleagues & studentsParticipate in the non-resident on-call rotaMaintain and administer medical records as per Hospice policy, protecting the security of confidential dataWork collaboratively with all Hospice colleagues, including multi-professional discussions and meetingsProfessionalMaintain standards and quality of care by participating in all aspects of good governance (audit, risk management, quality improvement, CPD, incident reporting & reflection, service development etcEducationEngage with medical appraisal and revalidationParticipate in internal and external education sessions (attending and delivering)Additional InformationThe post-holder must participate in the on-call rota for the Inpatient Unit at a frequency of 1 in 5. This is non-resident and consultant advice is available 24/7 by telephoneAt weekends, on-call duties include a ward round, any admissions, and then to be available (non-resident) for telephone or in-person care of inpatientsProspective Cover Doctors provide prospective cover for each others leaveAny additional week day and on-call sessions worked to back-fill others leave attracts sessional payment at the usual rateStudy & TrainingThe post includes 2 hours non-clinical time /weekThe Hospice is committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and will grant study leave with funding where appropriateThe main palliative medicine journals are available via Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) LibraryA laptop is provided for work purposesHospice Medical StaffingThis post is one of five medical posts totalling 2.6 WTE plus a full time ACPWe also host a GP trainee (up to 0.4 WTE)The Medical Director is appointed jointly with Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and Overgate (0.9 WTE Hospice, 0.1 WTE CHFT)Consultant telephone support is available 24/7Administrative support is availableThere is a medical team officeOvergate HospiceOvergate Hospice serves the people of Calderdale and was founded in 1981. In August 2026 we opened our new inpatient unit, providing an outstanding environment for both patients and staffWe are situated between Huddersfield and Halifax, close to the M62We provide specialist palliative inpatient care, Day Hospice services, respite, bereavement care, counselling, specialist social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary & diversional therapies, chaplaincy services, and a 24-hour advice line for professionalsOvergate has an excellent relationship with CHFT, which provides our Revalidation Responsible Officer function and access to diagnostic services for patientsThe medical team has access to CHFTs clinical systems and library servicesOvergate provides e-learning via Blue Stream AcademyThe Hospice has Wi-Fi access for staff and service usersOur fundraising team that generates most of our income, supplemented by some funding from West Yorkshire ICBCalderdale Palliative Care TeamThe community palliative care team is employed by CHFTThe palliative care team for the local hospital is based at Huddersfield Royal InfirmaryAppointment ProcedureThe appointment will be by application and interviewIt is subject to satisfactory pre-employment health screening, references and GMC-prescribed checksThe successful applicant will be required to produce evidence of hepatitis B immunity statusApplicants must be fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practice and have up to date medical indemnity insurance. Certificates must be produced prior to appointmentGeneral Duties & ResponsibilitiesOvergate Hospice is a no smoking organisationThe employee must:Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)Complete Hospice mandatory trainingComply with all Hospice policies & procedures at all times and participate in the development and implementation of policiesBe actively involved in Governance and support the audit cycleAlways maintain strict confidentiality, in all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act and GDPRDemonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationallyAdhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their workUse all Hospice resources economically and cost effectivelyThis job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriateSafeguarding Children and Adults at RiskAll Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory trainingValuing Diversity and EqualityAll employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.PERSON SPECIFICATIONQualifications and trainingEssentialFull registration with the GMC, and a GMC licence to practiceEssentialCertification & direct checkAs a minimum, completion of two years foundation training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseasEssentialApplication, Interview, and referencesEmployment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)EssentialApplication, interviews and referencesDesirableCompletion of Core Medical training or equivalentM.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.Role-specific requirementsEssentialAbility to attend the Hospice within 60 minutes (maximum) when required during on-call periodsKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialKnowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist fieldAble to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)A commitment to continuous personal and professional developmentSkills and AbilitiesEssentialMaintain confidentialityCommunicate at an excellent standard in spoken and written English Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systemsAbility to provide leadership and direction relating to own disciplineExcellent team working and interpersonal skills, and co-operation in setting the on-call rotaRecognises and respects the skills of Hospice colleagues, and collaborates effectively Personal attributesEssentialCommitment to the purpose and values of Overgate HospiceEssentialApplication & InterviewPositive professional approach and imageEmotionally resilient, is aware of the need for good structures of support to cope with palliative medicine

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate at an excellent standard in English - in speech and writing, and to maintain confidentiality
• Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems
• Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline
• Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, including co-operation in setting the on-call rota
• Able to recognise and respect the skills of others within the whole Hospice team and effectively collaborate with colleagues

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field
• Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)
• A commitment to personal development and continuing medical education

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate Hospice
• Positive professional approach and image
• Emotionally resilient, and has an awareness of the need for good structures of support to cope with death and dying within the field of palliative medicine

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC, and as of 16.11.2009, a GMC licence to practice
• As a minimum, completion of two foundation years training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseas
• Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)

Desirable

• Completion of Core Medical training (post-foundation) medical experience or equivalent
• M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.

Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate at an excellent standard in English - in speech and writing, and to maintain confidentiality Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, including co-operation in setting the on-call rota Able to recognise and respect the skills of others within the whole Hospice team and effectively collaborate with colleagues Experience Essential Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred) A commitment to personal development and continuing medical education Personal Attributes Essential Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate Hospice Positive professional approach and image Emotionally resilient, and has an awareness of the need for good structures of support to cope with death and dying within the field of palliative medicine Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC, and as of 16.11.2009, a GMC licence to practice As a minimum, completion of two foundation years training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseas Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role) Desirable Completion of Core Medical training (post-foundation) medical experience or equivalent M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Acute Frailty and Urgent Community Response (UCR) will be a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and educated member of the team who is able to work autonomously making high level decisions to treat health needs. Advanced level practice encompasses all four pillars including of clinical, education, research and management, but role is firmly grounded in direct care provision and clinical work with patients' families and populations.

The post holder will be an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient, from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.

They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for frail elderly population on Same day emergency care, Frailty short stay and within UCR. The post holder will rotate into the CHFT Urgent Community Response team in order to meet service needs and to provide care closer to home, as part of this transformational role.

Main duties of the job

• Assess individuals, families and carers holistically, using a range of different methods, such as physical assessment, history taking, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or advanced health needs assessments
• Communicate effectively with patients, family and carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Use expert knowledge and clinical judgement to decide whether to refer patients for investigations and make diagnoses.
• Decide and carry out treatment, which may include the prescribing of medicines, or referring patients to an appropriate specialist.
• Ensure the provision of continuity of care.
• Assess and evaluate, with patients and /or carers, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed.
• Work autonomously within a wider health care team and as a lone practitioner. Work across professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes and healthcare delivery systems.
• Work as senior decision maker to support clinical decision and pathways of care

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.