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Central London Community Health Trust

Ward Doctor: Bedded Rehabilitation

The closing date is 05 November 2025

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Job summary

Athlone and Alexandra House are inpatient rehabilitation units providing intensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation in a community setting. Patients are typically admitted as part of a step-down process following an acute hospital stay.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Ward Doctor (Specialty Doctor Grade) to join our team. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide day-to-day medical care for patients on the units, clerking admissions, reviewing patients daily, supporting discharge planning, and working closely with our GP Clinical Leads, nurses and therapists.

This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with an interest in rehabilitation, community medicine, or older adult care. While not a training post, successful candidates will receive support for continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

  • Clerking and assessment: Clerk patients on admission, take full medical histories, perform examinations, review transfer documentation, and prescribe medications appropriately.

  • Daily clinical care: Undertake daily reviews, order and action investigations, complete drug charts, liaise with pharmacy and external teams as needed.

  • Ward rounds & MDT: Prepare for and participate in weekly ward rounds with the GP Clinical Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and decision-making.

  • Documentation: Complete timely and accurate clinical notes, discharge summaries, and letters in line with GMC and Trust standards.

  • Acute response: Assess and manage deteriorating patients, escalate appropriately, and coordinate transfers to acute hospitals when necessary.

  • Communication: Liaise effectively with patients, families, colleagues and external partners to support safe and timely care and discharge.

  • Governance & CPD: Participate in audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities; maintain appraisal and revalidation compliance.

There may be occasions where the postholder is the only doctor on site with the GP Clinical Lead available remotely, so strong collaborative working with senior nursing and therapy colleagues is essential.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
  • 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

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum + London Allowance (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

824-INNER-7561130

Job locations

Alexandra Rehabilitation Unit

Pangbourne Avenue

London

W10 6DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working across organizational boundaries in healthcare
  • Experience of developing clinical governance

oSkills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding of older adults, acute medicine, frailty, and rehabilitation
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and GP practice systems
  • Ability to interpret complex or incomplete information
  • Able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information
  • Able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence

Key Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise work
  • Ability to manage own workload and work independently as a doctor
  • Ability to provide support and supervision for other healthcare professionals

Desirable

  • High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, and flexibility
  • Confident in facilitating and challenging others
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working across organizational boundaries in healthcare
  • Experience of developing clinical governance

oSkills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding of older adults, acute medicine, frailty, and rehabilitation
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and GP practice systems
  • Ability to interpret complex or incomplete information
  • Able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information
  • Able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence

Key Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise work
  • Ability to manage own workload and work independently as a doctor
  • Ability to provide support and supervision for other healthcare professionals

Desirable

  • High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, and flexibility
  • Confident in facilitating and challenging others

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Rehabilitation Unit

Pangbourne Avenue

London

W10 6DH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Rehabilitation Unit

Pangbourne Avenue

London

W10 6DH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service

Rachel Dines

rachel.dines1@nhs.net

07990353179

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum + London Allowance (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

824-INNER-7561130

Job locations

Alexandra Rehabilitation Unit

Pangbourne Avenue

London

W10 6DH


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