Central London Community Health Trust

GP Clinical Lead: Bedded Rehabilitation

The closing date is 05 November 2025

Job summary

The GP Clinical Lead for Bedded Rehabilitation will provide medical care and clinical leadership across Athlone and Alexandra Rehabilitation Units, located 1.2 miles apart (W9 and W10). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will support the rehabilitation of adult patients--predominantly older adults stepped down from acute care--helping to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation services.

This role offers experienced GPs the opportunity to work in a supportive multidisciplinary community healthcare environment, expand skills in complex care, and liaise across organizational boundaries to support integrated patient pathways.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

Lead the medical care of patients on the rehabilitation units.
Liaise with colleagues to ensure patient suitability for admission.
Develop and implement individualized medical care plans for newly admitted patients, including seeking specialist input where appropriate.
Provide medical leadership at MDT meetings and during ward rounds to ensure every patient is reviewed at least weekly.
Complete patient documentation, discharge summaries, and letters in line with GMC standards and Trust policies.
Ensure accurate prescribing and completion of drug charts in accordance with local guidelines.
Review deteriorating patients promptly and escalate appropriately following Trust protocol.
Provide expert clinical advice to medical, nursing, and therapy colleagues.

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

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,038 to £114,743 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

824-INNER-7561066

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

Desirable

Work as a health professional in a community setting, including GP practices

Skills & 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

Desirable

Work as a health professional in a community setting, including GP practices

Skills & 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

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)