Job summary
Specialty Doctor for Virtual Ward Full Time, 12 Months Fixed Term 10PAs
Specialty doctor for Virtual Ward of 20 beds, a combination of office based and home visits within Camden. Working in a multidisciplinary team with consultant oversight, daily virtual ward rounds, hours of 9-5, no on call or weekend working but there may be a move to 7 day working possibly within the 12 month period, still 9-5, opportunity to work closely with the acutes (UCLH and RFH) as well as community, supportive and enthusiastic team
For more information, please contact:
Mrs Sophia Pinches, sophia.pinches@nhs.net (RAS Service Manager) or call 07903 767 450.
Main duties of the job
Morning MDT at 9 am , expected attendance in person at St Pancras followed by office/community based visits between 10-4, clinical assessment of patients and ensuring they remain safe to be at home and/or require escalation/de-escalation from medical oversight. Average length of stay currently circa 5 days on VW but can be shorter/longer based on clinical need. Close working with internal care service as well as adult social care to ensure correct package of care in place where needed. Close working with rapids (2 hour response) team made up of therapists, nurses, healthcare support workers and admin
About us
CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. Our track record in recruiting only the best people is well known, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
The Trust provides the following clinical services:
- A wide range of community health services, including adult and child physical care services in Camden, Hillingdon, Milton Keynes and Ealing.
- A comprehensive range of mental health services community and inpatients for adults, children and adolescents from early intervention and psychological therapies to inpatient treatment or long-term rehabilitation care. This includes specialist services for Addictions, Eating Disorders and Learning Disability
- Mental health, addictions and primary health care services in many HM Prisons and Young Offender Institutions in London, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and Buckinghamshire.
- Sexual and reproductive health services, including walk-in services, in central London and Hillingdon.
We hold grants from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), and our primary research focus is on characterising acute illness in the context of frailty, specifically delirium and its longitudinal outcomes. However, we are equally flexible in tailoring plans to suit the interests of the successful applicant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of evidence-based care for patients taking senior-level responsibility for day-today care of patients, including daily reviews, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication with colleagues, patients and their relatives
Join the daily consultant led virtual ward round, participate in MDT meetings with emphasison safe clinical decision making taking into account social, physical, mental and communityfactors that may all impact
Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement. To maintain the clinical and quality
Standards set out within the service, Trust, regional and national guidelines at all times.
To ensure excellent and seamless handover of patient care on a daily basis.
To ensure the keeping of accurate, professional and contemporaneous records.
Leadership, development and organisation of the service, liaising and communicating withthe Lead Consultant and clinical director
Take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Continual professional development activities eg. research, education, time working with another speciality or any other area relevant to individual career interests
To provide cover for colleagues for annual and study leave, when required, so far as ispracticable.
To use the clinical IT systems effectively.
To complete and maintain the Trusts mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of evidence-based care for patients taking senior-level responsibility for day-today care of patients, including daily reviews, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication with colleagues, patients and their relatives
Join the daily consultant led virtual ward round, participate in MDT meetings with emphasison safe clinical decision making taking into account social, physical, mental and communityfactors that may all impact
Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement. To maintain the clinical and quality
Standards set out within the service, Trust, regional and national guidelines at all times.
To ensure excellent and seamless handover of patient care on a daily basis.
To ensure the keeping of accurate, professional and contemporaneous records.
Leadership, development and organisation of the service, liaising and communicating withthe Lead Consultant and clinical director
Take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Continual professional development activities eg. research, education, time working with another speciality or any other area relevant to individual career interests
To provide cover for colleagues for annual and study leave, when required, so far as ispracticable.
To use the clinical IT systems effectively.
To complete and maintain the Trusts mandatory training.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MCRP(UK) or GP equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- GMC Licence to Practise
- Completed at least four years fulltime postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant medical specialty. Or as a fixed term trust grade in a relevant specialty with equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- A postgraduate or higher degree (Msc, MD, PhD)
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Previous experience of inpatient geriatric medicine and /or frailty unit working and/or experience within admission avoidance or SDEC services managing frailty
- Current ALS certificate
Desirable
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and empathic skills
- Experience of team working
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and interest in becoming involved with the opportunities Virtual Ward has to offer
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MCRP(UK) or GP equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- GMC Licence to Practise
- Completed at least four years fulltime postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant medical specialty. Or as a fixed term trust grade in a relevant specialty with equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- A postgraduate or higher degree (Msc, MD, PhD)
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Previous experience of inpatient geriatric medicine and /or frailty unit working and/or experience within admission avoidance or SDEC services managing frailty
- Current ALS certificate
Desirable
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and empathic skills
- Experience of team working
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and interest in becoming involved with the opportunities Virtual Ward has to offer
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).
