Locum Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

Job Details

The post will be based principally at Orpington Hospital and the proposed Job Plan is attached. It is a requirement however of your employment that you are prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

There will be an average of 8.5 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities.

As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:

The provision of a first class clinical service Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with GKT School of Medicine Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust Together with the other consultants, nurses and therapists and all members of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, to provide a service for neuro-rehabilitation. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department. Shared responsibility with the other consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine, to provide cover for the Ontario and FCRU Units. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives. Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the Division management team. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R& D framework. To contribute to the Audit Programme. To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Divisions Business and Operating Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Rehabilitation Medicine Services. To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues. To undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control. To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility. To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

MRCP or FCRS or MRCGP or MRCPsych or Primary FRCA

Desirable

MD, PhD, MSc

Leadership
Essential

Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.

Audit / Research
Essential

Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects. Experience of clinical research.

Desirable

Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.

Teaching
Essential

Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

Teaching skills course/qualification

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