Opportunity to manage the medical care of patients in a community rehabilitation setting, allowing for meaningful patient interactions and care.
Work within a comprehensive system that offers ongoing assessments and a multidisciplinary team approach, enhancing collaborative care.
Experience the support of a consultant with regular reviews and availability for advice, ensuring a safety net for complex cases.
Ability to actively contribute to preventing unnecessary admissions and promoting optimal discharge plans, which positively impacts patient outcomes.
Access to a comprehensive induction process and ongoing training, supporting your professional growth and development.
Flexible working options and supportive benefits, including assistance with accommodation and a car lease scheme, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Diverse working environment that emphasizes inclusivity and support for BAME and LGBTQI communities, enriching workplace culture.
Join Our Caring Community as a Bank Ward Doctor in Watford
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking compassionate and dedicated women to join our team as a Bank Ward Doctor, specialising in rehabilitation. Our units create a nurturing environment where you can support patients on their journey to recovery, all while enjoying flexible working options tailored to your lifestyle. With ongoing support from our experienced team, you’ll find a role that not only values your expertise but also your wellbeing.
As the sole medical presence on our rehabilitation ward, you will play a vital role in managing patient care and ensuring their smooth transition back to their homes or the best possible living arrangements. With the opportunity for a consultant review and advice readily available, you’ll have the guidance you need to excel. At CLCH, we champion diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from women of all backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference. Join us, and help us create a healthcare service that nurtures both our patients and our team members. For more details, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Shanelle Green at 020 3937 8322 or shanelle.green@nhs.net. Your journey in community care starts here!
Opportunity to manage the medical care of patients in a community rehabilitation setting, allowing for meaningful patient interactions and care.
Work within a comprehensive system that offers ongoing assessments and a multidisciplinary team approach, enhancing collaborative care.
Experience the support of a consultant with regular reviews and availability for advice, ensuring a safety net for complex cases.
Ability to actively contribute to preventing unnecessary admissions and promoting optimal discharge plans, which positively impacts patient outcomes.
Access to a comprehensive induction process and ongoing training, supporting your professional growth and development.
Flexible working options and supportive benefits, including assistance with accommodation and a car lease scheme, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Diverse working environment that emphasizes inclusivity and support for BAME and LGBTQI communities, enriching workplace culture.
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.
The Aim Of The Post Are To
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We Can Offer You
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shanelle Green Job title: Bank recruitment business partner Email address: Telephone number: 02
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.
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.
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
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shanelle Green Job title: Bank recruitment business partner Email address: Telephone number: 02
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