Job summary Job Purpose Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) delivers the Stroke and General community in-patient rehabilitation service for Barnet. The unit provides a comprehensive community-based step-down facility that supports patients' rehabilitation and recovery in a community setting, with an active therapy programme. Ongoing assessments for those patients who are medically optimised but who require further assessments outside of the acute setting in relation to their health and social needs and future living arrangements are also undertaken where necessary. All run a 24/7 service with nurses always present with doctors/therapists available in core hours. Main duties of the job To manage the medical care of patients referred to the ward for rehabilitation. The doctor will be the only medic resident on the ward - there are Consultant reviews twice weekly (Ward round and MDT) and Consultant advice is available by phone. Manage any medical deterioration on the ward as appropriate and with the advice of the ward Consultant. (Consultant is based off-site). Patients are required to be deemed Medically Optimised to be transferred for rehabilitation, but due to Frailty and comorbidities may require medical input during their rehabilitation admission. Treatment options depend on severity of issue and include both management on the ward and transfer of care to acute hospital ward/hospice. To proactively work to prevent unnecessary admission/readmission to an acute hospital - including daily review of patients on the ward. To facilitate appropriate discharge from the Unit to the optimal location for the patient wherever possible including their own homes. To support patients, carers and families. About us Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire. Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, 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 Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit) Support with gaining your driving license T&C's apply Car lease scheme T&C's apply 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 At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £58.91 an hour Bank Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 824-BANK-LIT1362 Job locations Finchley Memorial Hospital / Edgware Community Hospital, Hertfordshire N12 0JE Job description Job responsibilities To promote an environment for recovery, ongoing community-based care and assessment with the flexibility to develop the service provision as needs change. Clerk in new patients. On admission patients should be reviewed full medical history should be taken, the patient should be examined, full notes entered to SystmOne and medications prescribed. Review of ward patients including those identified by ward doctors. Ongoing assessment of patients with minor problems that are manageable in the community. The ward doctor will be responsible for making their own contemporaneous notes in SystmOne and written patient records. Ordering of investigations such as non-urgent bloods, x-rays, swabs, urine, and other specimen microscopy/culture samples. Undertake basic interventions including but not limited to, phlebotomy, insertion of cannulas, insertion of catheters. Job description Job responsibilities To promote an environment for recovery, ongoing community-based care and assessment with the flexibility to develop the service provision as needs change. Clerk in new patients. On admission patients should be reviewed full medical history should be taken, the patient should be examined, full notes entered to SystmOne and medications prescribed. Review of ward patients including those identified by ward doctors. Ongoing assessment of patients with minor problems that are manageable in the community. The ward doctor will be responsible for making their own contemporaneous notes in SystmOne and written patient records. Ordering of investigations such as non-urgent bloods, x-rays, swabs, urine, and other specimen microscopy/culture samples. Undertake basic interventions including but not limited to, phlebotomy, insertion of cannulas, insertion of catheters. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential GMC registered with a licence to practise. Completed Foundation Training (FY1 and FY2) Two years post-Foundation Training experience Up to date Resuscitation and Safeguarding Training. Desirable Speciality Doctor with training in relevant area e.g., Elderly Care Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine. MRCP, DGM or equivalent Experience Essential At least two years experience working as a Doctor in a rehabilitation setting Experience of working in the NHS Desirable Experience working with patients with frailty Previous experience working in a 'community hospital', rehabilitation service or frailty service would be an asset Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of GMC 'Duties of a Doctor' Desirable Experience of using SystmOne and ICE Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential GMC registered with a licence to practise. Completed Foundation Training (FY1 and FY2) Two years post-Foundation Training experience Up to date Resuscitation and Safeguarding Training. Desirable Speciality Doctor with training in relevant area e.g., Elderly Care Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine. MRCP, DGM or equivalent Experience Essential At least two years experience working as a Doctor in a rehabilitation setting Experience of working in the NHS Desirable Experience working with patients with frailty Previous experience working in a 'community hospital', rehabilitation service or frailty service would be an asset Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of GMC 'Duties of a Doctor' Desirable Experience of using SystmOne and ICE 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 Finchley Memorial Hospital / Edgware Community Hospital, Hertfordshire N12 0JE Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)