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 [email protected]

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.