Job summary
Specialty Doctor Community Medicine
12 month fixed term contract - possibility to extend
This is a full time fixed term 12-month post in Community Medicine with potential to extend beyond 12 months by mutual agreement.
Applicants able to work 3 - 5 days per week and willing to job share will be considered. The post holder will be part of a dynamic and experienced team of community clinicians. The role incorporates practice of General Internal Medicine, Gerontology, Rehabilitation, Long term conditions and Palliative care.
The post is held within the Adult and Urgent Community Response division (A&UCR) of Bromley Healthcare (BHC) and provides an excellent opportunity for doctors who want to gain experience working in community medicine. It will involve placement within the Hospital at Home service with opportunity for experience with the Rapid Response and Rehabilitation services.
Additionally there is close working with the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Community Palliative services provided by St Christophers and with the Bromley GP Alliance.
There is scope to incorporate experience with One Bromley's Proactive pathway (providing 'at home' care planning and case management for complex patients, often with frailty).
This post is suitable for Specialist trainees looking for an Out of Programme Experience.(OOPE).
Interviews to be held in the first or second week of March 25
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work across different areas of care where they will develop competencies in assessing and treating patients in the community.
Time spent in each area will be tailored according to patient flow, in order to optimise learning opportunities.
The post holder will have training opportunities within BHC and is expected to keep a training portfolio. They will be provided with appropriate clinical and educational supervision.
Please refer to the attached JD for full details
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Relevant higher specialist qualification e.g. MRCGP, MRCP
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full General Medical Council Registration and License to practice in the UK
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Experience of the Multidisciplinary approach in patient management.
- Knowledge of the NHS and Health and Social care systems in the UK.
- Experience of teaching and training allied medical professionals.
- Training in Safeguarding Adults.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Administration - Experience in day-to-day organisation and delivery of medical interventions in a dynamic environment.
- Management - Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Audit & Research - Understanding of principles of medical audit. Undertaken & completed audit projects.
- Teaching - Experience of teaching medical & allied health professionals.
- Management - Management course and/or qualification.
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives including virtual wards and the Fuller Review
- Administration - Knowledge of recent initiatives including Virtual wards, Fuller Review and Darzi recommendations
- Teaching - Teaching course/ qualification/ Exam preparation
- Audit & Research - Undertaken/ Participated in Research Project
Information Technology
Essential
- Excellent computer skills, with ability to use MS office applications, e-mail and web browsers
- Ability to use electronic patient records
Experience
Essential
- More than 12 months Experience of working in General Practice, General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics or other medical Specialty.
- Experience of diagnosis and management of common medical conditions in adults.
- Interest in career progression.
Desirable
- Experience in Community Medicine
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- Information technology skills
- Willing to work independently and make decisions
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Insight into the challenges of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team working
- Good attitude to giving and receiving supervision and appraisal feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Relevant higher specialist qualification e.g. MRCGP, MRCP
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full General Medical Council Registration and License to practice in the UK
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Experience of the Multidisciplinary approach in patient management.
- Knowledge of the NHS and Health and Social care systems in the UK.
- Experience of teaching and training allied medical professionals.
- Training in Safeguarding Adults.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Administration - Experience in day-to-day organisation and delivery of medical interventions in a dynamic environment.
- Management - Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Audit & Research - Understanding of principles of medical audit. Undertaken & completed audit projects.
- Teaching - Experience of teaching medical & allied health professionals.
- Management - Management course and/or qualification.
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives including virtual wards and the Fuller Review
- Administration - Knowledge of recent initiatives including Virtual wards, Fuller Review and Darzi recommendations
- Teaching - Teaching course/ qualification/ Exam preparation
- Audit & Research - Undertaken/ Participated in Research Project
Information Technology
Essential
- Excellent computer skills, with ability to use MS office applications, e-mail and web browsers
- Ability to use electronic patient records
Experience
Essential
- More than 12 months Experience of working in General Practice, General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics or other medical Specialty.
- Experience of diagnosis and management of common medical conditions in adults.
- Interest in career progression.
Desirable
- Experience in Community Medicine
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- Information technology skills
- Willing to work independently and make decisions
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Insight into the challenges of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team working
- Good attitude to giving and receiving supervision and appraisal feedback.
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).
