Job summary
East Kent community services
Our diverse, talented and caring team include frailty consultants, a consultant advanced clinical practitioner (ACP), GPs, consultants-in-training and trainee ACPs from a broad professional background. Together we support a wide range of activities including:Home Treatment ServiceResearch tells us that people prefer to receive their care closer to home and that most people wish to stay at home for as long aspossible. Consequently a dynamic new service was set up at pace during the pandemic to address this need locally.The seven-day service provides expert frailty advice and input throughout east Kent. Receiving referrals from any clinician, our aim is toprovide alternatives to hospital admission for those with a frailty crisis. Near patient testing and hospital-at-home capabilities haveallowed us to deliver robust alternatives to ED attendance, including the active treatment of over 200 patients with covid and hypoxia.
Main duties of the job
Medical and Dental colleagues are expected to:o Undertake the clinical and administrative duties outlined in the job plan - to be agreed on appointment and reviewed regularly.o Maintain CPD in order to maintain professional registration and achieve revalidation.o Work closely with colleagues in other organisations in order that services are provided seamlessly across health and social careboundaries.o Undertake annual appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needsof the local population and relates to Trust strategy.o Be actively involved in the teaching, education, supervision and mentoring of clinical staff, including nurses and junior doctors.o Promote a non-judgemental interest in patients and to contribute to a professional team approach to the delivery of high-qualityservices.o Practice with the professional values and behaviours of all doctors as set out in the GMC documents, Good Medical Practice andGeneric Professional Capabilities Framework.o Maintain an awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as mental capacity, deprivation of liberty, data protectionand equality and diversity.
Additional Working Pattern: Includes 1 in 5 weekends, and occasional 6-8pm shift
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with a licence to practice with the GMC Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies in a relevant specialty and likelihood of achievement of ST2/CT2 competencies in area of speciality.
Desirable
- Any further postgraduate qualifications relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within area of speciality.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of other professionals and partnership working Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
Desirable
- Evidence of research and/or audit publications in peer reviewed journals.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills within area of speciality Ability to manage time and priorities effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Ability to use a range of IT programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel Highly developed facilitation skills Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge within area of speciality Demonstrates experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need Ability to work effectively in a variety of clinical settings required as part of the job role
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to make decisions. Capacity to handle conflict and remain calm under pressure A flexible approach to working arrangements surrounding, remote access, significant travel across the County and occasional travel to other UK cities. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job. Demonstrates an awareness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead change and inspire and develop forward thinking. Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Innovative, willingness to meet new challenges and to pioneer new ways of working. Ability to make decisions and deal with conflict. Resilient, flexible, self-motivated Able to manage own time effectively
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive or have access to a car
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital
Herne Bay
CT6 6EB