Bank Specialty Doctor Herts

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare organization is seeking a Speciality Doctor to manage medical care for rehabilitation patients. This role requires GMC registration and prior experience in rehabilitation settings, with responsibilities including managing patient care, conducting assessments, and working within a multi-disciplinary team. The position offers competitive compensation, flexible working patterns, and comprehensive support and training.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Single occupancy accommodation assistance

Car lease scheme

Annual travel card loan

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Essential: GMC registered, completed Foundation Training, and two years post-Foundation experience.
• Desirable: MRCP, DGM or equivalent, and experience in rehabilitation settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical care of rehabilitation patients and act as the only doctor on the ward.
• Daily review of ward patients and facilitate appropriate discharges.
• Support patients, carers, and families.

Skills

Patient management

Medical assessments

Teamwork

Education

GMC registered with a licence to practise

Completed Foundation Training (FY1 and FY2)

Two years post-Foundation Training experience

Resuscitation and Safeguarding Training

Tools

SystmOne

ICE

Job description

Job summary

Job Purpose

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) delivers the Stroke and General community in-patient rehabilitation service for Barnet as well as offering some step-down and non-weight-bearing beds across the wards.

The units provide 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 (typically Continuing Healthcare (CHC) 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 and doctors/therapists available in core hours.

Main duties of the job

The Speciality Doctor will work within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals including nursing staff, pharmacists, allied health professionals and medical staff. You will undertake a range of essential routine tasks under the supervision and delegated authority of the relevant senior doctor in charge of the clinical area in which you are employed.

To manage the medical care of patients referred to the ward for rehabilitation. The doctor will be the only doctor resident on the ward - there are Consultant reviews twice weekly (Ward round and MDT) and Consultant advice is available by phone.

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/or paper notes, VTE assessment undertaken as per protocols, and medications prescribed.

During core hours, daily review of ward patients including attendance at ward sweep/handover.

Manage any medical deterioration on the ward as appropriate. 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.

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.

Details Date posted

06 June 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-LIT425

Job locations

Langley House, 698 St Albans Rd,

Watford

WD25 9FG

Job description Job responsibilities

The aim of the post are to:

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 the 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

Job description Job responsibilities

The aim of the post are to:

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 the 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

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

Langley House, 698 St Albans Rd,

Watford

WD25 9FG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Langley House, 698 St Albans Rd,

Watford

WD25 9FG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)