Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist Doctor to join the consultant team in the Hospital at Home service at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust. This role will involve delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the development of the service.
The focus of the role will be working within the virtual ward, overseeing all aspects of acute care at home to ensure the safe management of patients in their own environment. This will include participating in MDT discussions, providing guidance of medical management, and when necessary, facilitating readmission to the acute hospital.
The team has grown rapidly and currently supports 62 beds on the Hospital at Home ward.
This post is for a part time Specialist Doctor for Hospital at Home starting as soon as possible and is a permanent term post.
Main duties of the job
To provide expert assistance to the multi-disciplinary team in delivering of a high quality service to patients being cared for under Hospital at Home. The post holder is expected to participate in all aspects of the patient pathway as appropriate and will be expected to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working remotely in a home setting.
You will be part of the multidisciplinary team arranging treatment plans at home including rehabilitation and discharge. You will be expected to have very good communication skills and communicate regularly with the MDT, patients and their relatives.
The post involves working standard days Monday to Friday. Working hours will be 28 across the week working between 08:00 to 18:00. Working days can be discussed.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Basic Postgraduate
Essential
- Degree --- Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC ----MRCP(UK) or equivalent ---Entry to the GMC specialist register (or expected within 6 months) via CCT, CESR or ECR routes.
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Member of British Geriatrics Society
- C.C.T. General Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Geriatric Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in the field of Geriatric medicine
- Experience of Rehabilitation in a variety of settings
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Demonstrable experience in discharge planning and frailty
Desirable
- Experience of working with community teams
- Experience working in acute setting in ED/ Frailty
- Demonstrates ability to innovate and change current practices to improve the patient experience
Person Specification
Qualifications Basic Postgraduate
Essential
- Degree --- Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC ----MRCP(UK) or equivalent ---Entry to the GMC specialist register (or expected within 6 months) via CCT, CESR or ECR routes.
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Member of British Geriatrics Society
- C.C.T. General Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Geriatric Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in the field of Geriatric medicine
- Experience of Rehabilitation in a variety of settings
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Demonstrable experience in discharge planning and frailty
Desirable
- Experience of working with community teams
- Experience working in acute setting in ED/ Frailty
- Demonstrates ability to innovate and change current practices to improve the patient experience
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).
