Job summary
Full or part time applicants are invited to apply for this Case Finder Registrar Role. This post is designed with either senior trainees (ST3+ level seeking to take an OOPE to develop advanced skills) or post CMT trainees (ST3+ level seeking to gain a firm foundation before applying for speciality training) in mind. Applications from colleagues across the full range of specialties are welcomed.
West Herts VH has attracted national attention with Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHSE, who recently visited our set up. There's a short YouTube video to give a flavour of what's involved (https://youtu.be/HZZfprv8ZVc).
The post will offer enhanced training with dedicated time in West Herts' nationally renowned VH, which currently has 4 distinct 'wards' for heart function (HF), ABC, ARI and Frailty as well as in some of our smaller pathway such as post-surgery.
The VH Registrars provide day-day support to the virtual hub supporting the growing team of specialist nurses in the identification, review (in-patient), on-boarding and then monitoring of patients. The Case Finding aspect will focus on proactively finding suitable patients to effectively and efficiently maximise use of this service.
Main duties of the job
To deliver and maintain the various pathways running within the acute VH Hub.
To clearly and concisely communicate complex and highly sensitive information
To overcome barriers to providing hospital at home services with key stakeholders
To support the follow up clinic for patients discharged from the VH.
To support the identification, reviewing (in-patient), on-boarding and monitoring of patients.
To attend, and participate in, board rounds, MDTs and other key VH meetings
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best patient care
To take part in VH governance arrangmenets and morbidity and mortality meetings as required
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning VH and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder for the VH Fellow role is expected to deliver and maintain the various pathways running within the acute VH Hub. As such, they must receive and communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information (written and verbal) and will be expected to work to overcome barriers to understanding with senior colleagues, executives, and external stakeholders.
You will also be encouraged to pursue an affiliated post graduate qualification and to engage with the Faculty of Clinical Informatics (FCI welcome - Faculty of Clinical Informatics).
You will be expected to participate in the daily board rounds, review patients remotely, occasionally bring patients up to the hospital for in person reviews, take an active role in Cardiology and Respiratory MDTs. Furthermore, you are expected to enhance the vital link between patients on outlier wards with the VH team and the specialist service.
Key working relationships will be with (but not limited to):
- VH Clinical Lead
- Divisional Senior Management Team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital Trust (WHTH)
- BI and data team in WHTH
- Operational and administrative team members
- Clinician colleagues involved in VH pathway delivery in CLCH, WHTH, HCT (as appropriate) and primary care.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent MBBS
- IT literacy
- GMC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Acute GIM competencies
- Have completed IMT2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree: MSc or PhD
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries with acute, community or integrated care services
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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