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Job summary

Main area
Community medicine
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Job share
10 sessions per week
Job ref
848-BHC-021-25
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Foxbury Ward, Queen Marys Hospital/Community
Town
Bromley
Salary
dependant on experience + London Weighting £2162
Closing
09/02/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Specialty Doctor Community Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Specialty Doctor Community Medicine

12 month fixed term contract - possibility to extend

This is a full time fixed term 12-month post in Community Medicine with potential to extend beyond 12 months by mutual agreement.

Applicants able to work 3 – 5 days per week and willing to job share will be considered. The post holder will be part of a dynamic and experienced team of community clinicians. The role incorporates practice of General Internal Medicine, Gerontology, Rehabilitation, Long term conditions and Palliative care.

The post is held within the Adult and Urgent Community Response division (A&UCR) of Bromley Healthcare (BHC) and provides an excellent opportunity for doctors who want to gain experience working in community medicine. It will involve placement within the Hospital at Home service with opportunity for experience with the Rapid Response and Rehabilitation services.

Additionally there is close working with the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Community Palliative services provided by St Christophers and with the Bromley GP Alliance.

There is scope to incorporate experience with One Bromley’s Proactive pathway (providing ‘at home’ care planning and case management for complex patients, often with frailty).

This post is suitable for Specialist trainees looking for an Out of Programme Experience.(OOPE). 

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work across different areas of care where they will develop competencies in assessing and treating patients in the community.

Time spent in each area will be tailored according to patient flow, in order to optimise learning opportunities.

The post holder will have training opportunities within BHC and is expected to keep a training portfolio. They will be provided with appropriate clinical and educational supervision.

Please refer to the attached JD for full details 

 

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme,  access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant higher specialist qualification e.g. MRCGP, MRCP

Professional Registration

Essential criteria
  • Full General Medical Council Registration and License to practice in the UK

Training

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
  • Training in Safeguarding Adults.

Specific Skills

Essential criteria
  • Administration - Experience in day-to-day organisation and delivery of medical interventions in a dynamic environment.
  • Management - Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Audit & Research - Understanding of principles of medical audit. Undertaken & completed audit projects.
  • Teaching - Experience of teaching medical & allied health professionals.
Desirable criteria
  • Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives including virtual wards and the Fuller Review

Information Technology

Essential criteria
  • Excellent computer skills, with ability to use MS office applications, e-mail and web browsers
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to use electronic patient records

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of the Multidisciplinary approach in patient management.
  • Knowledge of the NHS and Health and Social care systems in the UK.
  • Experience of teaching and training allied medical professionals.
  • Training in Safeguarding Adults.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rob Phillips
Job title
Head of Recruitment
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07789176152
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