Central London Community Health Trust

Associate Specialist Doctor

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Job summary

We have opportunities for Associate Specialist Doctor with interest in Community rehab or frailty to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation Multi-disciplinary Teams at Finchley Community Hospital or Edgware Community Hospitals. Both the sites have good access to local transport and easy parking facilities.

The primary role of the Jade, Marjorie Warren Rehab Wards and Adams Ward is to maximise, through rehabilitation, the health, wellbeing and independence of patients following a period of illness or trauma and to support patients to return to maximum independence to enable service users to resume community living. The ward also admits patients who need a period of time non-weight-bearing, as they are not safe to be discharged.

As the Associate Specialist Doctor, you will have the clinical responsibility for all patients admitted to the ward and lead the team in patient safety and patient experience. Your role will be to care for patients admitted to the ward, including assessing and treating acute illness, and managing long term conditions.

The service benefits from the availability of x-ray and Royal Free Trust hospital laboratory facilities 7 days/week.

Main duties of the job

We have dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Teams consisting of Ward Consultant, Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Dietician, Speech therapist, Pharmacist, Activities Coordinators, Senior Care Assistants, Rehab Support Workers and Care assistants. The aim is to support patients to regain function, confidence, self-respect and much more.

Our vision is to ensure that our patients are provided with an excellent experience and an excellent standard of care. We are a caring, dedicated, and progressive team and aim to be the best in the field of discharge to assess. You will be supported by a friendly team of experienced Nurses, Therapists, Ward Manager, Matron and Divisional Medical Director to develop the service. If you share our vision and have what it takes to lead and support a team on this exciting journey of excellence, then we would love to you to join our team.

Normal working hours will be 9-5, Monday to Friday, unless alternative agreements made. In surge times weekend cover will be sought.

Pay according to experience.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

06 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-8362

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage the medical care of patients referred to the ward for rehabilitation. The doctor will be the only medic resident on the ward there are Consultant reviews twice weekly (Ward round and MDT) and Consultant advice is available by phone.
Manage any medical deterioration on the ward as appropriate and with the advice of the ward Consultant. (Consultant is based off-site). Patients are required to be deemed Medically Optimised to be transferred for rehabilitation, but due to Frailty and comorbidities may require medical input during their rehabilitation admission. Treatment options depend on severity of issue and include both management on the ward and transfer of care to acute hospital ward/hospice.
To proactively work to prevent unnecessary admission/readmission to an acute hospital including daily review of patients on the ward.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage the medical care of patients referred to the ward for rehabilitation. The doctor will be the only medic resident on the ward there are Consultant reviews twice weekly (Ward round and MDT) and Consultant advice is available by phone.
Manage any medical deterioration on the ward as appropriate and with the advice of the ward Consultant. (Consultant is based off-site). Patients are required to be deemed Medically Optimised to be transferred for rehabilitation, but due to Frailty and comorbidities may require medical input during their rehabilitation admission. Treatment options depend on severity of issue and include both management on the ward and transfer of care to acute hospital ward/hospice.
To proactively work to prevent unnecessary admission/readmission to an acute hospital including daily review of patients on the ward.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full registration with the GMC and Licence to Practice (or eligible for)

Desirable

MRCP, DGM or equivalent

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full registration with the GMC and Licence to Practice (or eligible for)

Desirable

MRCP, DGM or equivalent

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.

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

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)