Job Overview
We are pleased to announce a unique and highly rewarding opportunity for a Specialty doctor to join the Hospital at Home (HAH) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services at Darent Valley Hospital. This newly created post is part of a pioneering cross‑sector expansion initiative designed to enhance our established care pathways. By joining our team, you will contribute to shaping the future of innovative healthcare delivery.
Role Context
The HAH, SDEC, and Frailty Assessment Unit are strategically integrated within the SDEC Village, facilitating collaboration across multiple specialties. In this role, you will work closely with our emergency department and the medical and surgical directorates to optimise both step‑up and step‑down care for our patients. As a member of the HAH service, which reports directly to the executive team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient outcomes while helping to lead service enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and enhance the Hospital at Home and SDEC services.
- Triage referrals, review patients and management plans, working seamlessly between SDEC and HAH.
- Collaborate closely with the clinical lead and lead nurses in Hospital at Home, contributing to the development of new patient pathways.
- Explore potential service developments and support multidisciplinary team work.
- Be involved in the development of medical students, trainees and allied health professionals.
EEO and Support
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
As an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Rupinder Gill, Clinical Director, Email: rupinder.gill4@nhs.net, Phone: 01322 421000
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