Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and patient focused medical professional to join our multidisciplinary team in QVM Inpatient Unit. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide highly specialist medical care to patients within scope of professional practice. You will be required to travel to various locations within Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to provide medical knowledge and 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.
QVM is situated at the end of School Lane in Old Welwyn. The site is shared with Danesbury Neurological Centre. QVM has 22 rehabilitation beds for adults. The unit provides rehabilitation for patients following an acute hospital admission. Patients admitted to the unit can be either on a 19- or 28-day pathway. QVM is also the designated unit for plus size patients. This unit is also used to flex capacity for inpatient neurological rehab when required.
QVM has a dedicated nursing team and an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Our therapy team consists of physios, occupational therapists and rehab assistants and we have access to dieticians, speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists. We have allocated social workers who are based at the unit. We also have GP trainees as part of the team, who you will be working alongside.
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.
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 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
The job description will be subject to review in the light of changing needs of the population.
For full details, please see attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
The job description will be subject to review in the light of changing needs of the population.
For full details, please see attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC (full registration with a licence to practice)
- Basic medical qualification e.g., MB ChB
Desirable
- Diploma in geriatric medicine
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Stong 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
- 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
- Able to work as a member of an MDT
- Commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- High standards of professional probity
Desirable
- Confident in using SystmOne
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
- GMC (full registration with a licence to practice)
- Basic medical qualification e.g., MB ChB
Desirable
- Diploma in geriatric medicine
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Stong 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
- 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
- Able to work as a member of an MDT
- Commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- High standards of professional probity
Desirable
- Confident in using SystmOne
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Unit
School Lane
Welwyn
AL6 9PW
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
