Job summary
The Herts and Essex Community Hospital is situated in Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire. The Rehabilitation unit has 28 beds between two wards, Oxford and Cambridge; this can be extended to 32 beds depending on system pressures. The unit provides rehabilitation for patients following an acute hospital admission. Patients admitted to the unit can be either on a 17- or 28-day pathway.
Herts and Essex have a dedicated nursing team and an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Our therapy team consists of physios, occupational therapists and rehab assistants and access to dieticians, speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists. An allocated social worker is based at the unit. There are also GP trainees working on the unit who you will be working alongside.
On admission, to every unit, patients are assessed by the multidisciplinary team and a plan of care is formalised involving the patient. The anticipated length of stay will differ from patient to patient depending on their individual needs.
HEH is an approved site for GP trainees. As such we have GP trainees with us on rotational placements
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.
- Highlight any concerns regarding service delivery.
- Act in line with the NHS constitution
- Act in line with HCT values
Observe policies and procedures written by the trust
Professional duties of all roles
- Comply with GMC standards of Good Medical Practice and the NHS Constitution
- Undertake all required training and development to maintain skills/ accreditation.
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
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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.
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.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification e.g., MBBS
- 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
- IT skills- competency in use of basic IT programmes such as window etc
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work as a member of an MDT
- Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
- 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
- Basic medical qualification e.g., MBBS
- 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
- IT skills- competency in use of basic IT programmes such as window etc
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work as a member of an MDT
- Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
- 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).
