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Main area
Community Medicine
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
12 months (Fixed term: 12 months - possibility of extension)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
848-BHC-022-25
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Central Court/Foxbury ward/Community
Town
orpington
Salary
£55329 to £63152
Closing
06/02/2025 23:59

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Senior Clinical Fellow - Community Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

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

Senior Clinical Fellow - Community Medicine

Fixed term contract - 12 months - 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 community services such as the Hospital at Home service, 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).

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.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached job description for a breakdown of duties and responsibilities associated with this position.

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 relating to the job role of the Senior Clinical Fellow - Community Medicine.

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

Specific Skills - Administration

Essential criteria
  • Experience in day-to-day organisation and delivery of medical interventions in a dynamic environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives including virtual wards and the Fuller Review
  • Knowledge of the NHS and Health and Social care systems in the UK.

Specific Skills - Audit & Research

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of principles of medical audit.
Desirable criteria
  • Undertaken & completed audit projects.
  • Understanding of principles of Clinical Research

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of diagnosis and management of common medical conditions in adults. Interest in career progression.
  • At least 12 months Experience of working in General Practice, General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics or other medical Specialty.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Community Medicine

Information Technology

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

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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