Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and patient focused medical professional to join our multidisciplinary team in the Rehabilitation unit at Danesbury neurological centre in Welwyn. You will work alongside the ward Leads to provide leadership and expert medical knowledge for the inpatient unit and identifying and taking forward quality improvement. You will deliver high quality, highly specialist clinical care to patients within scope of professional practice. You will work closely with the Lead Nurse, Clinical Quality Lead and other members of the Senior Team to continue to develop the service. You will be required to travel to various locations within Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to provide attend meetings that cannot be held virtually. We will consider applicants who wish to work part time and we can be flexible with the working pattern.
Danesbury Neurological Centre has 19 neurological rehabilitation beds. We have specialist physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians, psychologists, nurses. The maximum length of stay is 42 days.
Danesbury is part of HCT's Hertfordshire Neurological Service which offers adults with long-term conditions inpatient, outpatient and community health services across East and North Hertfordshire. All services are provided by teams of highly skilled healthcare professionals who work alongside their system partners to ensure pathways for this group of patients are seamless and patient centred.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to carry out the duties outlined below. The job description will be subject to review in the light of changing needs of the population.
- Deliver high quality medical support to patients looked after by HCT
- The postholders are required provide medical cover for the wards as part of a shared rota from Monday to Friday. The postholder's timetable will be agreed with the successful candidates.
- The postholders will provide medical cover to the unit. The successful candidates will be able to decide with HCT which ward(s) they will work on. It is hoped the successful candidates will work together as a team across the three areas. The postholders will need to Cross-cover for absent colleagues.
- The postholders will need to undertake, exceptionally, additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
- The postholders will be required to support GP trainees who are attached to HCT on rotational placements.
- Act in line with the NHS constitution and HCT values
- Observe policies and procedures written by the trust
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carer's at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible.
Apply now.
You've made a great decision to apply to join HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
In return, we can offer you:
- Clinical supervision
- Generous contributory pension
- 5/6 weeks annual leave depending on service
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to carry out the duties outlined below. The job description will be subject to review in the light of changing needs of the population.
The postholders are responsible for keeping clear, full records to medico-legal standards, and will provide advice to other staff, and audit work as required.
- This timetable is subject to review and may be amended in consultation with the postholders to reflect the changing priorities.
- Comply with GMC standards of Good Medical Practice and the NHS Constitution
- Undertake all required training and development to maintain skills/ accreditation
- Medication reviews
- Working with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate safe and effective discharge for patients
- Effectively communicate with patients, and their families, to ensure they are aware of their medical management and plan.
- Complete full documentation on SystmOne
- Complete letters to GPs on discharge from the service informing them of management and diagnoses.
For full details, please see attached JD & PS.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to carry out the duties outlined below. The job description will be subject to review in the light of changing needs of the population.
The postholders are responsible for keeping clear, full records to medico-legal standards, and will provide advice to other staff, and audit work as required.
- This timetable is subject to review and may be amended in consultation with the postholders to reflect the changing priorities.
- Comply with GMC standards of Good Medical Practice and the NHS Constitution
- Undertake all required training and development to maintain skills/ accreditation
- Medication reviews
- Working with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate safe and effective discharge for patients
- Effectively communicate with patients, and their families, to ensure they are aware of their medical management and plan.
- Complete full documentation on SystmOne
- Complete letters to GPs on discharge from the service informing them of management and diagnoses.
For full details, please see attached JD & PS.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification e.g., MB ChB
- GMC full registration with a license to practice.
Desirable
- Diploma in geriatric medicine
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Elderly care experience in primary, secondary or community care
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work as a member of an MDT
- IT skills- competency in use of basic IT programmes such as window etc
- Good organisational skills
- Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
- Commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
Driving
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification e.g., MB ChB
- GMC full registration with a license to practice.
Desirable
- Diploma in geriatric medicine
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Elderly care experience in primary, secondary or community care
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work as a member of an MDT
- IT skills- competency in use of basic IT programmes such as window etc
- Good organisational skills
- Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
- Commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
Driving
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
