Senior Clinical Fellow in Rehabilitation Medicine

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradfield Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Rehabilitation Medicine for a fixed term of 12 months. The role involves providing medical leadership in inpatient rehabilitation wards and managing complex discharge planning. Candidates should have experience in a relevant clinical field. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team and make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical leadership in rehabilitation medicine.
• Experience with inpatient care and complex discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients on inpatient rehabilitation wards.
• Facilitate complex discharge planning.

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellow in Rehabilitation Medicine (LED ST3 equivalent) for a fixed term period of 12 months, working Thursday and Friday each week. The successful applicant will join an existing team of General Practitioners, Resident Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and nursing staff on the wards.

Responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the care of patients on the inpatient rehabilitation wards and Discharge Lounge and will be expected to provide medical leadership in the absence of the GP. The post holder is required to work flexibly across the wards and discharge lounge in line with service needs. The post holder would be expected to review patients holistically, facilitate safe and effective complex discharge planning as well as manage and escalate acute illness in line with clinical competence.

About the Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

Strategic Context

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

Mission

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

How to apply / EEO

We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.