Community Specialty Grade Doctor

HCRG Care Group; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Community Specialty Doctor to join a multidisciplinary team in the Swale area, providing medical care across various community health services. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality care to patients, facilitating early hospital discharge and preventing unnecessary admissions. Ideal candidates will have UK medical experience and a primary medical qualification, with opportunities for further training and development.

Benefits

NHS pension

Well-being services

Access to Wagestream

Support from Learning and Development team

Access to courses and career pathways

Qualifications

• UK medical experience required.
• Experience in internal or geriatric medicine.
• Willing to pursue Diploma in Older People’s Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases and provide consultation.
• Deliver high standards of assessment and treatment.
• Conduct holistic assessments for older patients.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Clinical care

Education

Primary medical qualification

Completed GP training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Specialty Doctor to work across our 2-Hour Urgent Care Response Team, 20-bedded Community Virtual Ward, and two nurse-led Intermediate Care Community Rehab Hospitals in the Swale area. The role involves providing medical care and advice to patients across these services.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including ANPs, an ECP, Lead Pharmacist, Ward Matrons, Specialist Nurses, and AHP leads, delivering high-quality care to patients in their homes or residences. The goal is to facilitate early hospital discharge or prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

The services include:

• Twenty-bedded Community Virtual Ward with defined pathways (frailty; respiratory and cardiac)
• 2-Hour Urgent Care Response Service to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions
• Two 21-bedded Intermediate Care inpatient rehab wards

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday. For more information, please contact Matt Tizora, Head of Operations for Swale Services.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases and provide consultation, acting as an expert in patient care.
• Deliver high standards of assessment and treatment in line with national guidelines.
• Conduct holistic assessments for older patients.
• Respond to health-related problems, including diagnosis and referral.
• Ensure prescribing practices comply with policies and guidelines.
• Involve patients in their care where appropriate.
• Participate in MDT ward rounds and meetings.
• Collaborate with the pharmacist to promote safe medication prescribing.
• Provide care in emergency situations as needed.
• Supervise and mentor student advanced nurse practitioners and non-medical prescribers.
• Provide teaching and training to staff.

A full list of responsibilities is available in the attached job description.

The Ideal Candidate

• UK medical experience
• Primary medical qualification
• Experience in internal or geriatric medicine
• Willing to pursue Diploma in Older People’s Medicine
• Completed GP training
• Post-graduate NHS experience
• IT skills, including MS Office
• High standard of clinical care
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in English, spoken and written
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Package Description

As a Community Specialty Grade Doctor, you will receive:

• Salary on the Medical & Dental SAS Doctor pay scale
• NHS pension
• Well-being services, available 24/7/365
• Access to Wagestream for earned wages streaming
• Support from a dedicated Learning and Development team
• Access to courses, e-learning, and career pathways
• An innovative, supportive work culture with opportunities for ideas and initiatives
• Recognition through awards and events
• Work environment with high clinical standards, with many services rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by CQC

About The Company

We transform health and care services, supporting millions across England. Established in 2006, we focus on experience, efficiency, and outcomes, delivering a range of community health and social care services. We are committed to equality and inclusion, providing facilities and adjustments to support everyone.

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