Job summary
This is a joint KCH/GSTT locum post to support development of an enhanced spasticity service at King's Orpington site, provide input to King's trauma rehabilitation service and provide consultant support to the GSTT specialist inpatient service at Pulross and community neurorehabilitation teams. The post will be for 8 months initially with the opportunity to extend by mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Orpington Hospital with support to Denmark Hill trauma services and at Pulross Centre GSTT. A Job Plan example is attached. It is a requirement however of your employment that you are prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.
There will be an average of 9 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with GKT School of Medicine
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a joint post between KCH and GSTT based at Kings sites three days per week and at GSTT 2 days per week. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multidisciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients undergoing rehabilitation from all adult services. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department and contribute to governance and teaching.
Inpatient rehabilitation medicine at Kings is at the Orpington site within reach to Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital sites. The level 1B inpatient rehabilitation service is the Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit, consisting of 15 consultant led beds. The level 2B inpatient rehabilitation service is run in collaboration with GSTT with 14 beds at Ontario ward at Orpington and 6 beds at the Pulross Centre in Brixton. This post is a joint KCH/GSTT post working based three days at Kings sites and two days at the Pulross. It is envisaged that the appointee will support the expansion of the specialist spasticity service and provide outreach support to assessment rounds at other sites.
In addition, the individual will support the Clinical Lead in the development of the trauma rehabilitation service. Having an interest in service improvement and the innovative delivery of services within specialist rehabilitation would be welcomed.
At GSTT, the post holder will support the six inpatient specialist rehabilitation beds at the Pulross site, provide consultant support to the community neurorehabilitation team, alongside an addition part-time post holder.
- Together with the other consultants, nurses and therapists and all members of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, to provide a service for neuro-rehabilitation. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
- Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the Division management team.
- To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- To contribute to the Audit Programme.
- To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Divisions Business and Operating Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
- To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Rehabilitation Medicine Services.
- To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
- To undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director.
- To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
- To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
- To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
- You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holders.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a joint post between KCH and GSTT based at Kings sites three days per week and at GSTT 2 days per week. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multidisciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients undergoing rehabilitation from all adult services. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department and contribute to governance and teaching.
Inpatient rehabilitation medicine at Kings is at the Orpington site within reach to Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital sites. The level 1B inpatient rehabilitation service is the Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit, consisting of 15 consultant led beds. The level 2B inpatient rehabilitation service is run in collaboration with GSTT with 14 beds at Ontario ward at Orpington and 6 beds at the Pulross Centre in Brixton. This post is a joint KCH/GSTT post working based three days at Kings sites and two days at the Pulross. It is envisaged that the appointee will support the expansion of the specialist spasticity service and provide outreach support to assessment rounds at other sites.
In addition, the individual will support the Clinical Lead in the development of the trauma rehabilitation service. Having an interest in service improvement and the innovative delivery of services within specialist rehabilitation would be welcomed.
At GSTT, the post holder will support the six inpatient specialist rehabilitation beds at the Pulross site, provide consultant support to the community neurorehabilitation team, alongside an addition part-time post holder.
- Together with the other consultants, nurses and therapists and all members of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, to provide a service for neuro-rehabilitation. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
- Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the Division management team.
- To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- To contribute to the Audit Programme.
- To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Divisions Business and Operating Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
- To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Rehabilitation Medicine Services.
- To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
- To undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director.
- To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
- To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
- To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
- You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holders.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or FCRS or MRCGP or MRCPsych or Primary FRCA
Desirable
Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Audit / Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or FCRS or MRCGP or MRCPsych or Primary FRCA
Desirable
Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Audit / Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
