Job summary
This post is for a Specialty Doctor working within the Community Home Treatment Service at KCHFT. The role involves working in collaboration with partners including Primary Care, Secondary Care, Social Care, Mental Health and Commissioners to expand services for frail patients in the community. We, in Urgent Care Services offer support for SAS Doctor's and promote development and progression through the use of job planning.
The community HTS service across KCHFT currently consists of geriatric consultants, Specialty Doctors, Consultant Practitioner, GPs, advanced frailty practitioners (ACPs) and trainee ACP's. This is a developing service and further members of the team will be considered. There is a clear commitment to work closely with the acute trust (MTW) to collaborate and share to improve services for patients with frailty
West Kent Home Treatment Service is an innovative Multi-Disciplinary Team providing hospital-level treatments for people at home. The team has developed over 7 years and continues to adapt. We provide CGA, IV treatments, bedside diagnostics, medication reviews; with oxygen & nebuliser therapies when appropriate. A great opportunity to increase clinical skills further for those living with frailty in the current context of increased virtual ward models. We have great links with Acute and Paramedic trusts; an opportunity to deliver patient-centred care requiring a mix of creativity, clinical and communication skills to deliver this.
Main duties of the job
Specialty Doctors are expected to:
- Undertake the clinical and administrative duties outlined in the job plan - to be agreed on appointment and reviewed regularly.
- Maintain CPD in order to maintain professional registration and achieve revalidation.
- Work closely with colleagues in other organisations in order that services are provided seamlessly across health and social care boundaries.
- Undertake annual appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy.
- Be actively involved in the teaching, education, supervision and mentoring of clinical staff, including nurses and junior doctors.
- Promote a non-judgemental interest in patients and to contribute to a professional team approach to the delivery of high-quality services.
- Practice with the professional values and behaviours of all doctors as set out in the GMC documents, Good Medical Practice and Generic Professional Capabilities Framework.
- Maintain an awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as mental capacity, deprivation of liberty, data protection and equality and diversity.
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.
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 8th May.
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 8th May.
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\u0002professional 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)
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\u0002professional 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)
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
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).
