Central London Community Health Trust

Ward Doctor: Bedded Rehabilitation

The closing date is 05 November 2025

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

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum + London Allowance (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

824-INNER-7561016

Job locations

Athlone Rehabilitation Unit

7 Woodfield Road

London

W9 2BA

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

MBBS or equivalent
Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or eligible for)
Compliant with Appraisal and Revalidation requirements.
Up to date Resuscitation and Safeguarding Training

Desirable

MRCP, DGM or equivalent
Training in Acute, Elderly Care and/or Rehabilitation Medicine.

Experience

Essential

At least two years' experience working as a Doctor in a rehabilitation or care of the elderly setting
Completed Foundation Training or equivalent
Two years post-Foundation Training experience
Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of GMC 'Duties of a Doctor'

Other

Essential

Ability to manage own workload and work independently as a doctor, whilst also recognising their limits of practice
Ability to lead medical care of patients on Bedded Units
Commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
Values diversity, operates with integrity and openness
Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Desirable

Support and supervision for other healthcare professionals

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or eligible for)
Compliant with Appraisal and Revalidation requirements.
Up to date Resuscitation and Safeguarding Training

Desirable

MRCP, DGM or equivalent
Training in Acute, Elderly Care and/or Rehabilitation Medicine.

Experience

Essential

At least two years' experience working as a Doctor in a rehabilitation or care of the elderly setting
Completed Foundation Training or equivalent
Two years post-Foundation Training experience
Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of GMC 'Duties of a Doctor'

Other

Essential

Ability to manage own workload and work independently as a doctor, whilst also recognising their limits of practice
Ability to lead medical care of patients on Bedded Units
Commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
Values diversity, operates with integrity and openness
Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Desirable

Support and supervision for other healthcare professionals

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

Athlone Rehabilitation Unit

7 Woodfield Road

London

W9 2BA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Athlone Rehabilitation Unit

7 Woodfield Road

London

W9 2BA

Employer's website

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