Specialist Doctor

Job Description

Speciality DoctorKestrel Ward at Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital.Are you an ambitious anddedicated Specialist Doctor based in the Kent areaAre you looking to join an NHS Health and Social Care partner which is striving to make positive changes Would you like to work for an organisation where more than 9 out of every ten 10 of the people who use services would recommend themFeel ValuedAs a specialist doctor, you will receive a competitive salary along with AFC pension and terms and conditions! We’ll provide you with access to a committed Learning and Development team, and we work closely with Universities and Health Education England to further your potential and support your progression. We will offer a combination of in house eLearning, workshops and courses to support your development.You will become part of the Virgin Tribe. This grants you access to premier offers such as discounts on Virgin Products such as holidays, experience days, gyms and media!You’ll access our central online health and lifestyle platform covering healthy recipes, activity challenges, and support information around mental health.All this, and flexible working patterns to help support your work/life balance. Oh, and did we mention the free tea and coffeeIn addition to the above, you could receive an additional one-off payment of up to £2,000 as a welcome to our service – a Golden Hello from us, to youFeel ProudWere looking fora Speciality Doctor to join our in-patient wards to continue to change things for the better. You will havefull registration with the General Medical Council, with at least 4 years post graduate training of which 2 years must be inin Elderly care/ Geriatric medicine.As a Specialist Doctor you willwork closely with ourClinical Lead Consultant, other Speciality Doctors and other members of the wards Multidisciplinary Team. You willprovide medical cover within the Virgin Care Community Hospitals wards in North Kent. This will be principally on Harty Ward at Sheppey Community Hospital and Kestrel Ward at Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital. You’ll care forpatientsand their families in the way thatyou believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing bestpractice, and actively improving the way we work.You will need to be competent in clinical assessment and formulation of appropriate management plans. You will need to be able to demonstrate an interest in care of the elderly, rehabilitation, including stroke rehabilitation, and have strong communication and organisation skills. A flexible approach will ensureyou deliver a positive experience toat every stage of theirhealthcare journey.Feel InspiredHere at Virgin Care, colleague recognition is important to us and we know that across our services there are colleagues who deserve acknowledgment for their commitment for going above and beyond to ensure that their colleagues and service users feel the difference. Every year we hold Feel the Difference Awards where nominated colleagues get together for a celebration to receive their prize for their recognised hard work!Feel the DifferenceIf you’d like to discuss the role further, or see a copy of the full job description, please contact Tom Noonanvia e mail:We partner with the NHS to make a real difference to people in Swale and we’re building a working environment where colleagues too can really feel the difference. It’s the kind of place where nothing’s too much trouble. Where you’ll feel empowered, listened to, valued and where we’ll support you to bring your best self to work every single day and to deliver high quality care. And that’s just the beginning. Since 2006, we’ve delivered services to millions of people by developing our own unique approach where our patients are at the centre of everything we do.As a Disability Confident Committed company, we work in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to make our business an inclusive place for all.We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. We reserve the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications. Virgin Care Limited, its subsidiary companies and the Virgin Care LLPs are part of the Virgin Group and provide NHS and social care services. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website’s privacy policy.