Description
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic GP Clinical Lead to join our well-established, supportive multidisciplinary teams at Athlone Rehabilitation Unit in West London.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key clinical leadership role in the North West London Integrated Care System, supporting patients who are stepping down from acute hospital settings and require specialist rehabilitation.
You will work as part of a team of doctors to provide day-to-day medical care for patients on our two rehabilitation units and lead on clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality medical care to both adult and paediatric patients presenting to these services.
- Provide support to the team of nurse practitioners and healthcare staff in the assessment and treatment of unscheduled, same-day walk-in consultations, including supporting staff development and education.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers.
- Using evidence-based knowledge when treating patients.
About us We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
Benefits
- Competitive employment package.
- Investment in people, supporting development, and helping you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or eligible for).
- Compliant with Appraisal and Revalidation requirements.
- Up-to-date Resuscitation and Safeguarding Training.
- Compliant with CLCH pre-engagement HR checks.
- At least two years' experience working as a Doctor in a rehabilitation or care of the elderly setting.
- Completed Foundation Training or equivalent.
- Two years post-Foundation Training experience.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Desirable
- MRCP, DGM or equivalent.
- Training in Acute, Elderly Care and/or Rehabilitation Medicine.
- Experience working with patients with frailty.
- Previous experience working in a 'community hospital', rehabilitation service or frailty service.