About this role
Job summary
Are you a GP with a passion for rehabilitation and older adult care?We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic GP Clinical Lead to join our well-established, supportive multidisciplinary teams at Athlone Rehabilitation Unit in West London.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key clinical leadership role in the North West London Integrated Care System, supporting patients who are stepping down from acute hospital settings and require specialist rehabilitation.
You will work as part of a team of doctors to provide day-to-day medical care for patients on our two rehabilitation units and lead on clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality medical care to both adult and paediatric patients presenting to these services. Provide support to the team of nurse practitioners and healthcare staff in the assessment and treatment of unscheduled, same day walk-in consultations, including supporting staff development and education Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers Using evidence based knowledge when treating patients
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or eligible for) Compliant with Appraisal and Revalidation requirements. Up to date Resuscitation and Safeguarding Training. Compliant with CLCH pre-engagement HR checks
Desirable
MRCP, DGM or equivalent Training in Acute, Elderly Care and/or Rehabilitation Medicine
Experience Essential
At least two years' experience working as a Doctor in a rehabilitation or care of the elderly setting Completed Foundation Training or equivalent Two years post-Foundation Training experience Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
Experience working with patients with frailty Previous experience working in a 'community hospital', rehabilitation service or frailty service
Skills Essential
Knowledge of GMC 'Duties of a Doctor' Experience of using SystmOne and ICE Reflect on own practice and learn from it Excellent communication skills
Other Essential
Ability to manage own workload and work independently as a doctor, whilst also recognising their limits of practice Ability to lead medical care of patients on Bedded Units Commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes. Values diversity, operates with integrity and openness Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Desirable
Support and supervision for other healthcare professionals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Athlone Rehabilitation Unit
London
W9 3XZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)