Job summary

• Be part of an innovate medical team managing patients on an expanding and growing virtual ward
• Support from a dedicated team and chance to expand skill sets in acute and general medicine.

The James Paget Hospital is looking to recruit a doctor to provide dedicated clinical time to our growing and evolving Virtual Ward. The Virtual wardhas been operational for over a year and manages patients with a broad range of conditions including acute respiratory illnesses, heart failure,frailty and other general medical conditions. The service uses dedicated virtual monitoring equipment to provide continues observation monitoringof patients at home, combined with individualised condition pathways to provide safe and effective care for patients in their own homes. This issupported by a dedicated clinical team that work through a mixture of on-site and remote working.

As the Virtual ward services continue to expand we have the opportunity to recruit clinicians to further support and expand the service into newareas. In addition, the clinician will be able to support our well established and novel Ambulatory unit providing rapid assessment and treatment ofpatients.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary Virtual Ward team providing care in a new way to patients. Using remote monitoring technology along withvideo calls and structured reviews to manage patients that would otherwise be in an acute hospital bed.

Supporting the virtual ward nursing staff and conducting independent consultations both in person and via virtual methods.

In addition providing clinical time to the Same Day Emergency Care unit, AmbU, as part of the clinical team there. Along with being on the generalmedical on-call rota at a relevant level.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£54,499 to £67,325 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

117-MDEMER-8359539

Job locations

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Job PurposeTo provide in conjunction with colleagues, clinical services to the Virtual Ward and SDEC services, along with general medicine on-callcommitment.

New or Replacement PostReplacement post

Accountable toSupervising Consultants

Other ResponsibilitiesSubject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultationwith the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.

To observe local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures, and to comply with Regional and Trust Health and Safetypolicies.

To assume responsibility for and facilitate contact from members of staff with delegated duties for personally accountable patient care.

Job description Job responsibilities Principle Job PurposeTo provide in conjunction with colleagues, clinical services to the Virtual Ward and SDEC services, along with general medicine on-callcommitment. New or Replacement PostReplacement post Accountable toSupervising Consultants Other ResponsibilitiesSubject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultationwith the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. To observe local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures, and to comply with Regional and Trust Health and Safetypolicies. To assume responsibility for and facilitate contact from members of staff with delegated duties for personally accountable patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation Programme competencies

Desirable

• MSC/MD MRCP

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with allied health care professionals in primary and secondary care
• Appropriate knowledge base & ability to apply sound clinical judgement
• Aware of own limitations & when to consult senior colleagues

Desirable

• Knowledge of primary health care systems and IT

Academic Achievements

Essential

• An understanding of the principles of research
• Knowledge of using evidence-based medicine to support decision-making
• Experience of conducting clinical audit

Desirable

• Knowledge of primary health care systems and IT

Key Skills

Essential

• Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students
• Computer literate
• Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
• Willingness to participate in clinical governance
• Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff

Desirable

• Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals

Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or Basic Medical Degree Full GMC registration Evidence of achievement of Foundation Programme competencies Desirable MSC/MD MRCP Experience & Knowledge Essential Ability to work collaboratively with allied health care professionals in primary and secondary care Appropriate knowledge base & ability to apply sound clinical judgement Aware of own limitations & when to consult senior colleagues Desirable Knowledge of primary health care systems and IT Academic Achievements Essential An understanding of the principles of research Knowledge of using evidence-based medicine to support decision-making Experience of conducting clinical audit Desirable Knowledge of primary health care systems and IT Key Skills Essential Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students Computer literate Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively Willingness to participate in clinical governance Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff Desirable Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals Circumstances Essential Ability to work under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)