Trust Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3) Level, Virtual Hospital

Job title:

Trust Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3) Level, Virtual Hospital

Company

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryClinical Fellow (ST3+ level) post in Digital Medicine, remote monitoring and Virtual Hospital Medicine. This is a full time, fixed term 12-month role with possibility of extension.Full or part time applicants are invited to apply for this exciting clinical fellowship post in virtual hospital, digital technology and remote monitoring.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 Virtual Hospital 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 virtual hospital, 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.Main duties of the jobTo 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 arrangements and morbidity and mortality meetings as required.About usWith a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.We are a flexible working employerAt West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe VH clinical fellows 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 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.In addition, theres an expectation that the fellows will link with industry partners to review our current technology and RPM solutions (remote patient monitoring) and look to the future to see how we can evolve.There are significant research opportunities for IT/data literate trainees as weve curated >1000 discharged patients data feeds. Within this theres continuous monitoring streams patient for several key physiological parameters.Questions around identifying patterns to stratify at risk patients remain to be answered. 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).Dr Keenan was until recently AMD for Innovation and Strategy. Dr Richard Burridge is the newly appointed CCIO.You will be expected to participate in the daily board rounds, review patients remotely, and occasionally bring patients up to the hospital for in person reviews.Take and 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.On-call element to be confirmed.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe VH clinical fellows 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 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.In addition, theres an expectation that the fellows will link with industry partners to review our current technology and RPM solutions (remote patient monitoring) and look to the future to see how we can evolve.There are significant research opportunities for IT/data literate trainees as weve curated >1000 discharged patients data feeds. Within this theres continuous monitoring streams patient for several key physiological parameters.Questions around identifying patterns to stratify at risk patients remain to be answered. 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).Dr Keenan was until recently AMD for Innovation and Strategy. Dr Richard Burridge is the newly appointed CCIO.You will be expected to participate in the daily board rounds, review patients remotely, and occasionally bring patients up to the hospital for in person reviews.Take and 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.On-call element to be confirmed.Person SpecificationEducation and qualifications:Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent MBBS
• IT literacy

Knowledge:Essential

• Acute GIM competencies
• Have completed IMT2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree: MSc or PhD

Experience:Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrated interest in the sub-spec/ themed strand of the post
• High competency levels in IT, programming and computer literacy

Person Specification
Education and qualifications:Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent MBBS
• IT literacy

Knowledge:Essential

• Acute GIM competencies
• Have completed IMT2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree: MSc or PhD

Experience:Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrated interest in the sub-spec/ themed strand of the post
• High competency levels in IT, programming and computer literacy

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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
AddressWatford General HospitalWatfordWD18 0HBEmployer’s website

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Location

Watford, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:17:19 GMT

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