Hospital at Home (HAH) - Registrar ST3-5
Job Description
Job summary
Registrar ST 3 - 5 fixed term post for Hospital at Home Services
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term registrar (ST3 or above) to join our dynamic, friendly and growing Hospital at Home (H@H) and Acute Medicine services at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. The fixed term is for an initial period of 6 months extendable to 12 months.
We are pleased to announce a unique and highly rewarding opportunity for a resident doctor at ST3+ level in Higher Specialist Training to join the Hospital at Home (H@H) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services at Darent Valley Hospital. This newly created post is part of a pioneering cross-sector expansion initiative designed to enhance our established care pathways. By joining our team, you will contribute to shaping the future of innovative healthcare delivery.
Main duties of the job
The aim of SDEC, H@H and virtual wards is to achieve a reduction of avoidable hospital admissions and to facilitate earlier, safe discharge of patients from the acute services.
Further to this, there is substantial opportunity to work with the clinical lead to identify additional service development, lead on change and provide leadership for junior colleagues and the acute teams. Job plans are designed to facilitate this.
A full-time job plan with working hours from 8.30 - 16.30. You will be expected to triage referrals, review patients on the take that may be managed directly under Hospital at Home rather than being admitted to an acute bed, and supporting the step down of patients from the ward. You will be involved in reviewing patients as well as formulating management plans for patients under hospital at Home. You will occasionally accompany nursing staff to visit patients in their own home. You will work seamlessly between SDEC and HAH. We expect the post-holder to be involved in the development of medical students, trainees and allied health professionals.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact:
Dr Revathi Whittaker Jain - Hospital at Home Clinical Lead
Felicity Canning - Programme Director Virtual Ward and Community Diagnostic centres
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues
Job responsibilities
Successful implementation of the Same Day Emergency Care Unit in the Trusts newly developed SDEC Village alongside the Frailty Assessment Unit and H@H ensures that timely care is delivered whilst avoiding unnecessary admission, reducing duplication and ensuring that sickest patients are prioritised.
Successful candidates will join a growing team looking to transform our existing offering into a best in class model of collaborative care to improve utilisation of H@H capacity. The post will provide an opportunity for your career development of clinical, managerial and leadership skills essential for future career advancement.
We are committed to multi-professional development and there are a myriad of opportunities to develop the department within your area of interest. Areas particularly encourage are remote care, use of ultrasound imaging, step up care, education, research and development and quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP Full
- Full Registration with the GMC
- At least 6 months experience in a medical speciality at a higher level (eg SpR)
Desirable
- At least 12 months experience in acute general medicine
- Middle grade experience working in acute medicine
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- oExperience in relevant procedures, including: ascitic drains, chest drains and Lumbar Puncture
- oKnowledge of the Hospital at Home Operational Framework
- oUnderstand the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- oExperience in ultrasound
- oSpecialist interest relevant to acute medicine or front door medicine
- oExperience and interest in Quality improvement and management
Experience
Essential
- oAt least 12 months experience in acute general medicine
- oMiddle grade experience working in acute medicine
- oEvidence of participation in audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- oExperience in working in community services such as primary care
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley hospital
Darent wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
