Senior Clinical Fellow in Rehabilitation Medicine

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Cheshire seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Rehabilitation Medicine to join a dynamic team for a fixed 12-month term. The role involves providing comprehensive care on inpatient wards, leading medical efforts in the GP's absence, and engaging in multidisciplinary collaboration. Ideal candidates must possess GMC registration, relevant medical qualifications, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment promoting innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• NHS experience required.
• Knowledge of UK health systems and practices preferred.
• Experience of research and understanding the role of audit in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on inpatient rehabilitation wards.
• Provide medical leadership in the absence of the GP.
• Review patients holistically and facilitate safe discharge planning.

Skills

Understands the principles of clinical governance

Evidence of working in multidisciplinary teams

Proven ability in all clinical areas of the specialty

Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English

Education

Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellow in Rehabilitation Medicine (LED ST3 equivalent) for a fixed term period of 12 months, working Monday - 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.

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.

This advert may close earlier than advertised due to potential high volume of applications.

Main duties of the job

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 us

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.

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.

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.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is offered at 40 hours per week, which will cover ward work/rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.

There is no requirement for the post holder to undertake on call duties.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• NHS experience

Experience

Essential

• Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk
• Evidence of working in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care

Ability

Essential

• Proven ability in all clinical areas of the specialty

Audit and Research

Essential

• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Knowledge, interest and commitment to audit
• Experience of research and interpretation of results

Desirable

• Has participated in clinical audit

Teaching and Education

Desirable

• Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting

Other

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Able to communicate with all levels of staff and patients effectively

Desirable

• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS; evidence of communication skills