Job summary
This post is based at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, and is designed to provide experience in all aspects of acute care at home and offer an excellent learning opportunity.
This post is for an ST1 - ST2 grade trust doctor for Hospital at Home starting mid-December; this is a one-year post however shorter appointments within this period would be considered.
Please note the following essential criteria -Must have a valid UK driver's license and be able to drive.
Main duties of the job
To provide expert assistance to the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high quality service to patients being cared for under Hospital at Home. The post holder is expected to participate in all aspects of the patient pathway as appropriate and will be expected to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working remotely in a home setting.
You will be part of the multidisciplinary team arranging treatment plans at home including rehabilitation and discharge. You will be expected to have very good communication skills and communicate regularly with the MDT, patients and their relatives.
The post involves working standard days Monday to Friday with a requirement to work 1:6 weekends (time to be taken back during the week). Working hours will be 40 across the week working between 08:00 to 18:00.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent ECDL/CLAIT or equivalent IT qualification TLHP or equivalent
***ESSENTIAL CRITERIA***
Essential
- Must have a valid UK driver's licence and be able to drive.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in inpatient geriatric Medicine Experience working in MDT and discharge planning
Desirable
- Completion of CMT training or equivalent Extensive experience in Geriatric Medicine including subspecialty and outpatient care. Experience working at registrar level on medical take
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to appropriately assess acutely unwell frail older people and initiate an appropriate management plan Strong communication skills with older people, including patients with cognitive impairment, and their next of kin. Sound understanding of medicolegal framework of geriatric medicine
Desirable
- Specific higher level subspecialty skills in geriatric medicine Ability to perform practical procedures independently eg lumbar puncture Ability to perform Epley test/ Hall Pike manoeuvre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent ECDL/CLAIT or equivalent IT qualification TLHP or equivalent
***ESSENTIAL CRITERIA***
Essential
- Must have a valid UK driver's licence and be able to drive.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in inpatient geriatric Medicine Experience working in MDT and discharge planning
Desirable
- Completion of CMT training or equivalent Extensive experience in Geriatric Medicine including subspecialty and outpatient care. Experience working at registrar level on medical take
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to appropriately assess acutely unwell frail older people and initiate an appropriate management plan Strong communication skills with older people, including patients with cognitive impairment, and their next of kin. Sound understanding of medicolegal framework of geriatric medicine
Desirable
- Specific higher level subspecialty skills in geriatric medicine Ability to perform practical procedures independently eg lumbar puncture Ability to perform Epley test/ Hall Pike manoeuvre.
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).
