12 month fixed term contract - possibility to extend
This is a full time fixed term 12-month post in Community Medicine with potential to extend beyond 12 months by mutual agreement.
Applicants able to work 3 - 5 days per week and willing to job share will be considered. The post holder will be part of a dynamic and experienced team of community clinicians. The role incorporates practice of General Internal Medicine, Gerontology, Rehabilitation, Long term conditions and Palliative care.
The post is held within the Adult and Urgent Community Response division (A&UCR) of Bromley Healthcare (BHC) and provides an excellent opportunity for doctors who want to gain experience working in community medicine. It will involve placement within the Hospital at Home service with opportunity for experience with the Rapid Response and Rehabilitation services.
Additionally there is close working with the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Community Palliative services provided by St Christophers and with the Bromley GP Alliance.
There is scope to incorporate experience with One Bromley's Proactive pathway (providing 'at home' care planning and case management for complex patients, often with frailty).
This post is suitable for Specialist trainees looking for an Out of Programme Experience.(OOPE).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work across different areas of care where they will develop competencies in assessing and treating patients in the community.
Time spent in each area will be tailored according to patient flow, in order to optimise learning opportunities.
The post holder will have training opportunities within BHC and is expected to keep a training portfolio. They will be provided with appropriate clinical and educational supervision.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or Equivalent
Professional Registration
* Full General Medical Council Registration and License to practice in the UK
Training
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Training in Safeguarding Adults.
Specific Skills
* Administration - Experience in day-to-day organisation and delivery of medical interventions in a dynamic environment.
* Management - Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
* Audit & Research - Understanding of principles of medical audit. Undertaken & completed audit projects.
* Teaching - Experience of teaching medical & allied health professionals.
* Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives including virtual wards and the Fuller Review
Information Technology
* Ability to use electronic patient records
Experience
* Experience of the Multidisciplinary approach in patient management.
* Knowledge of the NHS and Health and Social care systems in the UK.
* Experience of teaching and training allied medical 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.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference number
848-BHC-021-25
Job locations
Foxbury Ward, Queen Marys Hospital/Community
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