Job summary
This post is for a Speciality Doctor for management of patients in the West Kent community hospitals and the Home Treatment Service. It may include other community hospitals and patients in other community settings such as nursing homes and their own homes.
The community hospitals treat patients for rehab as step down from acute hospitals and step up care with more acutely unwell but stable patients from their own homes. This includes the Home First programme (Discharge to assess).
The post is permanent and will cover Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge and Hawkhurst community hospitals, but work in other hospitals and care setting will be part of the role. The Home Treatment Service (HTS) was established to provide hospital at home level care and takes patients for both hospital avoidance and for facilitated discharge. Work is underway to integrate services across Kent as part of the STP. In West Kent frailty services are under development, both in the Community and in the Acute Trust and it is anticipated that this post will participate in future frailty pathway work. This post will provide varied experience and the opportunity for personal development.
The post is for 40 hours per week and will include some weekend and evening working. Part time working may be considered.
Cover for leave will be arranged on a cross cover arrangement with the other Doctors in the Directorate. This will mean covering other sites on occasion.
Main duties of the job
The role will be supported on a sessional basis by Consultant Geriatricians be responsible whilst on duty for the medical care of patients in beds at relevant Community Hospitals be responsible whilst on duty for medical care of patients under the Home Treatment Service.
Be responsible for ensuring continuity of medical care to patients, providing an appropriate medical handover to the out of hours service and receiving medical handover from the out of hours doctor where appropriate
Be a key member of the clinical team and participate fully in the clinical team meetings, strategic discussions and regular ward rounds
Support development of all ward staff and participate in the development plan
Contribute to the patient care programme and monitor patients' progress towards those objectives
Liaise and work closely with:
o Adult Services Teams
o Other Doctors and care staff within the Trust
o Community Matrons, ACPs, Complex Care Nurses and other staff
o The Community Rehabilitation Services
o Social Services Teams
o General Practitioners
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 11th October
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 11th October
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration Satisfactory completion of FH01 post (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes FRCS/MRCP Other degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc Able to prioritise clinical need Understands current clinical issues in specialty Aware of own limitations consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
Desirable
- Knowledge or UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter-professional relationships Knowledge of current issues in the NHS Computer literate Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care. Has participated in clinical audit
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date and is fit to practise Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communications about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Application completion
Essential
- All sections of the application form completed including any gaps in employment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration Satisfactory completion of FH01 post (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes FRCS/MRCP Other degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc Able to prioritise clinical need Understands current clinical issues in specialty Aware of own limitations consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
Desirable
- Knowledge or UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter-professional relationships Knowledge of current issues in the NHS Computer literate Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care. Has participated in clinical audit
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date and is fit to practise Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communications about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Application completion
Essential
- All sections of the application form completed including any gaps in employment
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).
