Locum Consultant

1 week ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative colleague to join an established care of elderly Consultant team within a busy district general hospital environment. The main components of the role are supervising in- patient clinical management of older adults and providing leadership and support to a community-based rehabilitation ward.

We have embraced the new virtual way of working with daily virtual hospital review for patients suffering with frailty, we work closely with our community colleagues to help with admission avoidance with regular rapid response sessions and community MDT's.

The successful post holder will contribute to this continuous relationship by having regular scheduled sessions in the community, and with have the opportunity to have a speciality interest during the week. We welcome applicants with specific special areas of interest even if these are outside this job specification and applicants who may choose to work a contracted working week.

We are a busy department with multiple opportunities to be involved with management and service development.

Applicants wishing to visit and learn more about the service are welcome to ( Clinical Director, Medicine for the Elderly Directorate) (Clinical Lead ).

It is also expected that the successful applicant will be part of GIM and duty Geriatrician on call duties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for a 18 bed general care of elderly ward and take part in a geriatrician of the day on call from 13:00-21:00 working 1 day (negotiable mon-thu) every three weeks.

The following provides an example of scheduling details for the clinical activities and clinically related activity components of the job plan, which occur at regular times in the week.

Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Lead with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. Patient admin time will be incorporated with clinical time.

For interested candidates, please see attached JD for in depth details of the main duties of the job.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.

But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.

The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities to apply. If you have any further questions, please contact us for additional information.

We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be:

Providing a service at Watford General Hospital, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;

Liaising with Consultants in the departments of Emergency Medicine, Medicine, Care of the Elderly, and with CCGs to ensure that patients receive optimal management consistently across the Trust.

Please see attached JD for in-depth main responsibilities for the role.

Candidates are also highly encouraged to make contact with the Clinical Lead of service for in-depth information pertaining to the job advertised.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the Person Specification

Essential

Please see attached JD

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