Job summary
We are seeking a medical consultant for our newly established Virtual Ward with an Acute medicine focus (1.5 PAs) combined with a Rheumatology specialty role (4.5 PAs).
This is an exciting role providing clinical oversight to support management of patients on the Virtual Ward and further development of the Virtual Ward model in line with local and national strategy.
A Virtual Ward is a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care enabled by technology, supporting patients who would otherwise be in hospital to receive acute care, monitoring and treatment in their own home. The national ambition is that all systems will create capacity of 40-50 Virtual Ward beds per 100,000 population an ambition we are looking to achieve.
In Barnet the Virtual Ward went live in early 2023 and provides specialist led care for a variety of patients including those with respiratory conditions, frailty and acute kidney injury. There is anticipated expansion into a number of other areas during 2024/25 and a plan to increase both capacity and occupancy. This care is provided to them in the comfort of their own homes using an advanced personal remote monitoring platform, and in reaching hospital at home nurses enabling them to safely leave hospital sooner.
Alongside Virtual Ward and Acute Medicine we are able to offer 4.5 PAs per week in our Rheumatology Speciality running mainly outpatient clinics and once weekly ward inpatient advice/cove whilst exploring service development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The job plan, subject to review is as per the below:
8 PA - DCC
DCC will consist of:
Virtual Ward MDT
Hot Floor clinical cover
Patient ward round
ED in-reach
Post admission review
Review of referrals into VW
Clinical advice and support
Rheumatology Element:
Rheumatology clinics (4 per week)
HOT clinic (allied to AEC) alternate week.
Once weekly ward/inpatient cover.
2 SPA
SPA will consist of:
Service development and planning
o Liaison with specialty leads, looking at potential service expansion
o Presentation and updates to internal and external stakeholders
o Participation in various meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Teaching and training of medical students and more junior doctors
Continuing professional development
Involvement in clinical governance (of both VW and other dept activities)
Appraisal and revalidation
About us
Benefits of this post include: location close to the green belt; affordable accommodation in nearby Hertfordshire; good local schools; a fair work life balance; excellent links with Royal Free and University College hospitals (we actively support training and have regular medical students in our departments); active academic links with Hertfordshire University.
We have an excellent track record in teaching and academic output. The department is a highly established and reputed training centre for undergraduate medical students and higher trainees. Our teaching and training is strengthened by an academic and health science partnership with UCL Partners.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
As part of the application process you will be asked to answer number of questions regarding our World Class Care Values. In order to watch a video with the values, please visit our trust's website.
For more information, to download a job description or to apply online, please visit our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan, subject to review is as per the below:
8 PA DCC
DCC will consist of:
Virtual Ward MDT
Hot Floor clinical cover
Patient ward round
ED in-reach
Post admission review
Review of referrals into VW
Clinical advice and support
Rheumatology Element:
Rheumatology clinics (4 per week)
HOT clinic (allied to AEC) alternate week.
Once weekly ward/inpatient cover.
2 SPA
SPA will consist of:
Service development and planning
o Liaison with specialty leads, looking at potential service expansion
o Presentation and updates to internal and external stakeholders
o Participation in various meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Teaching and training of medical students and more junior doctors
Continuing professional development
Involvement in clinical governance (of both VW and other dept activities)
Appraisal and revalidation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan, subject to review is as per the below:
8 PA DCC
DCC will consist of:
Virtual Ward MDT
Hot Floor clinical cover
Patient ward round
ED in-reach
Post admission review
Review of referrals into VW
Clinical advice and support
Rheumatology Element:
Rheumatology clinics (4 per week)
HOT clinic (allied to AEC) alternate week.
Once weekly ward/inpatient cover.
2 SPA
SPA will consist of:
Service development and planning
o Liaison with specialty leads, looking at potential service expansion
o Presentation and updates to internal and external stakeholders
o Participation in various meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Teaching and training of medical students and more junior doctors
Continuing professional development
Involvement in clinical governance (of both VW and other dept activities)
Appraisal and revalidation
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for the relevant specialty
- Registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the advisory appointments committee) of being accepted for the specialist register
- FCEM or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical degree
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Acute Medicine
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
- Experience of, and commitment to medical audit
- Current ATLS,APLS or/and ALS
Desirable
- Instructor in ATLS, APLS or/and ALS
- Special interest with extended experience in other specialty eg Endocrinology)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Aptitude for teaching and training
- Ability to cover on call.
- Demonstrable commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for the relevant specialty
- Registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the advisory appointments committee) of being accepted for the specialist register
- FCEM or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical degree
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Acute Medicine
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
- Experience of, and commitment to medical audit
- Current ATLS,APLS or/and ALS
Desirable
- Instructor in ATLS, APLS or/and ALS
- Special interest with extended experience in other specialty eg Endocrinology)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Aptitude for teaching and training
- Ability to cover on call.
- Demonstrable commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
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).
