West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Locum Consultant - Virtual Hospital

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Job summary

We are inviting applications for Consultants or GPs with significant experience in General Medicine to act as senior decision makers for the South West Hertfordshire Healthcare Partnership Virtual Hospital.The main duties of this role are based at Watford General Hospital, with some scope to work alongside our Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) colleagues at their site in the BRE Building (Bucknalls Lane, Watford Herts, WD25 9XX)The Virtual Hospital (VH) is looking for qualified individuals who will help deliver 10 PAs to the VH, and as such, applications are welcomed from those who are unable to work full time for any reason or those wishing to job-share. Ideally, we are looking for a 7 PA minimum commitment. The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (WHTHT) virtual ward program, a system collaboration with Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH), has been instrumental in maintaining WHTHT's reputation for innovation. Currently our virtual wards include ABC (Asthma, Bronchiectasis and COPD), heart failure (HF), General Medicine (GM), Frailty and Post-surgical Colorectal.Our consultant/GP team take primary responsibility for the patient and work alongside speciality teams delivery a mufti disciplinary approach to patient management.The post will provide Consultant level leadership to the 75 core hub pathways (GM, HF and ABC), with plans for expansion in the future.

Main duties of the job

Provide strong clinical leadership and strategic influence, promoting quality, innovation and supporting the Virtual Ward to deliver high quality patient services outside of a traditional hospital setting. Reviewing and triaging new patient referrals for suitability, Creating appropriate and comprehensive clinical management plan. Maintain and support the virtual ward pathways including the General Medicine pathway and covering the respiratory ABC patients 1 week in 10. To support, along with the rest of the digital team, key digital milestones such as roll-outs and implementations of new systems. Contribute to the operational and governance structure for the existing virtual wards and their clinical teams, be accountable for performance against agreed KPIs/trajectory and data reporting structures for virtual medicine, support the external representation of WHTHT's virtual hospital program in the ICS and Nationally. To help develop pathways for patients to be admitted to the VH directly from Emergency Medicine and the community

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.netIf you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-A-1082

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job:You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in a relevant medical specialty (i.e. Acute/ General Medicine) or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview or alternatively, be on General Practice register with 2 years post registration with significant experience of inpatient general medicine. For GPs applying, it is essential to hold current GMC certificate, and it is desirable MRCP graduate.

These posts have been created to enable expansion of the Virtual Ward service which has already proven to reduce length of stay and improve patient experience.

Job Responsibilities Support and expand current VH pathways Provide clinical leadership within the Virtual Hospital Ensure that good clinical care is provided to the patients within the Virtual Hospital

Core Hours 9-5 Monday to Friday1:10 weekends 9-2pm on site and 2-8pm on-call from home

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job:You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in a relevant medical specialty (i.e. Acute/ General Medicine) or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview or alternatively, be on General Practice register with 2 years post registration with significant experience of inpatient general medicine. For GPs applying, it is essential to hold current GMC certificate, and it is desirable MRCP graduate.

These posts have been created to enable expansion of the Virtual Ward service which has already proven to reduce length of stay and improve patient experience.

Job Responsibilities Support and expand current VH pathways Provide clinical leadership within the Virtual Hospital Ensure that good clinical care is provided to the patients within the Virtual Hospital

Core Hours 9-5 Monday to Friday1:10 weekends 9-2pm on site and 2-8pm on-call from home

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for VH

Dr Eleanor Zinkin

eleanor.zinkin@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-A-1082

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB


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