Trust Resident Doctor ST3/4 (MN37), Case Finder, Virtual Hospital

Trust Resident Doctor ST3/4 (MN37), Case Finder, Virtual Hospital

MN37

Main area

Virtual Hospital

Grade

MN37

Contract

Fixed term: 8 months (Until 31st March 2027)

Hours

  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
40 hours per week

Job ref

360-A-11512

Department name

West Herts - General Staffing

Site

Watford General Hospital

Town

Watford

Salary

£54,121 - £69,976 plus £149 HCA per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

19/07/2026 23:59

Job overview

Full or part time applicants are invited to apply for this Case Finder Registrar Role. 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 VH 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 VH, 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.

The VH Registrars 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 Case Finding aspect will focus on proactively finding suitable patients to effectively and efficiently maximise use of this service.

Main duties of the job

  • 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 arrangmenets and morbidity and mortality meetings as required

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning VH and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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 require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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. 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).

You will be expected to participate in the daily board rounds, review patients remotely, occasionally bring patients up to the hospital for in person reviews, take an 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.

Key working relationships will be with (but not limited to):

  • VH Clinical Lead
  • Divisional Senior Management Team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital Trust (WHTH)
  • BI and data team in WHTH
  • Operational and administrative team members
  • Clinician colleagues involved in VH pathway delivery in CLCH, WHTH, HCT (as appropriate) and primary care.

Person specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential criteria
  • MRCP or Equivalent MBBS
  • IT literacy
  • GMC registration

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Acute GIM competencies
  • Have completed IMT2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Higher degree: MSc or PhD

Experience:

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries with acute, community or integrated care services
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire. As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
  • Job Description (PDF, 628.6KB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Jessica Scott

Job title

Assistant Divisional Manager

Email address

Jessica.scott18@nhs.net

Telephone number

079777 91558

If you have problems applying, contact

Address

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD18 0HB

Telephone

07423032289

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