Site: Foxbury Ward, Queen Marys Hospital/Community Town Bromley
Salary: dependant on experience + London Weighting £2162
Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role may be at risk will receive priority consideration.
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Job Overview
Specialty Doctor Community Medicine
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. The post holder will be part of a dynamic and experienced team of community clinicians, incorporating 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.
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.
Working for Our Organisation
Bromley Healthcare 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.
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.
* Training in Safeguarding Adults.
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.
Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.
We welcome applicants with a disability and can support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process.
We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one, including compressed hours, part-time, and job shares.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.
Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees.
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