We are looking for a Clinical Fellow (ST3+ level) post in Digital Medicine, Remote Monitoring and Virtual Hospital (VH) Medicine.
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his is a full-time, fixed-term 12-month role with the 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 specialty 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 four distinct ‘wards’ for Heart Function (HF), ABC, Gen Med and Frailty, as well as in some of our smaller pathways such as post-surgery.
- 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 arrangements and morbidity and mortality meetings as required.
With 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-imagining 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 our Trust, 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
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact
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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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dharshini Jivan Job title: Assistant Divisional Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07977791558
