Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to develop your skills beyond mainstream practice and add
variety to your working week?
Are you keen to be part of a team working to ensure that marginalised
groups have equal access to primary care?
This post could
develop to suit the skills of either a newly qualified or experienced GP. It
would be a great opportunity for someone who wishes to work for a specialist GP
service as well as mainstream general practice, or someone who wishes to work
part-time or on the retainer scheme.
We also provide GP
services within Leicester prison, Arnold Lodge (medium secure psychiatric
hospital) and substance misuse services and could provide additional
opportunities working within these settings should that be of interest.
If you would like to find out more
about this unique opportunity, we would actively encourage you to arrange a
visit.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a GP to become a key member of our
primary care team, working in both Inclusion Practice, which is a GP practice
for people who are homeless, and Assist Practice, which provides for asylum
seekers and refugees.
JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main objective of this multi-skilled
role isto
work as a General Practitioner
who can practise autonomously in delivering care within their scope of practice to our homeless
patients, asylum seekers and other marginalised groups
As part of the
role, you should be able to:
Making
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether
self-referred or referred from other health care workers within or outside the
organisation.
Assessing the
health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Be confident in recognising and managing safeguarding concerns.
Use
interpreters on a regular basis to perform consultations.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join Inclusion
Healthcare, providers of Primary Healthcare to the Homeless, Asylum Seekers and
other vulnerable groups. Established as a Community Interest Company in
September 2010, Inclusion Healthcare operates on a not for profit basis from
our main building in Leicester City Centre. Inclusion Healthcare has been
recognised by the CQC for delivering outstanding care and is dedicated to
continuing to honour the rights of vulnerable and excluded groups.
In return
for your skills and commitment to our patients we can offer you:
o
An extensive induction and training
program
o
Training Leave allowance of two
weeks (pro rata)
o
A supportive team environment and
regular clinical supervision
o
NHS pension (terms and conditions
apply)
o
City Centre location (parking
onsite)
o
Competitive holiday allowance of 6
weeks pro rata
o
Occupational sickness and
maternity/paternity pay
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
The main objective of
this multi-skilled role isto work as a General
Practitioner who can practise autonomously in delivering care within their scope of practice to our homeless
patients, asylum seekers and other marginalised groups
RESPONSIBLE
FOR:
o In
accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make
them available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery
consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at
home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with tasks,
paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.
o To
provide 15 minute consultations for booked appointments and work flexibly
according to patient need.
o To
manage emergencies should they present
o Making
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems,
whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within or
outside the organisation.
o Assessing
the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed
problems.
o Screening
patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
o In
consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease
management protocols, developing care plans for health.
o Providing
advice and health education.
o Arranging
follow-up as required and referring to other care providers within specialist
primary care, secondary care and partnership organisations as appropriate.
o Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
o Collecting
data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements.
o Compiling
and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
o Prescribing
in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically)
whenever this is clinically appropriate.
o To
respond to requests for brief letters for patients regarding their health
needs and accommodation concerns. To adhere to practice policy regarding
charges for non NHS work, the fees for which will be retained by the service.
o To
support the other members of the primary care team especially those
developing new and extended skills. To participate fully in practice meetings
and learning activities.
o To
use interpreter services whenever necessary to communicate effectively with
the patient.
o To
support the practice on-call rota (12:30-14:00) as determined by the days and
hours worked.
o To
be reflective on ones own personal health and mental wellbeing at all times.
To recognise the psychologically distressing nature of many of our patients
histories. All staff are expected to engage in clinical supervision sessions.
o To
participate in the process of audit and significant event recording.
o Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times as per
Caldicott requirements.
o In
general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties
and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
DIMENSIONS
DIRECT REPORTS:
None
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
o Patients
o Administration /Reception Team
o GPs/Nurses/HCAs
o Practice staff
o Leicester City Primary Care Trust
o Secondary Care i.e. UHL Outpatient
departments, wards
o Colleagues from other Trusts and Departments
and Health Authority
o Other professionals/organisations working with
our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
The main objective of
this multi-skilled role isto work as a General
Practitioner who can practise autonomously in delivering care within their scope of practice to our homeless
patients, asylum seekers and other marginalised groups
RESPONSIBLE
FOR:
o In
accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make
them available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery
consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at
home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with tasks,
paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.
o To
provide 15 minute consultations for booked appointments and work flexibly
according to patient need.
o To
manage emergencies should they present
o Making
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems,
whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within or
outside the organisation.
o Assessing
the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed
problems.
o Screening
patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
o In
consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease
management protocols, developing care plans for health.
o Providing
advice and health education.
o Arranging
follow-up as required and referring to other care providers within specialist
primary care, secondary care and partnership organisations as appropriate.
o Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
o Collecting
data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements.
o Compiling
and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
o Prescribing
in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically)
whenever this is clinically appropriate.
o To
respond to requests for brief letters for patients regarding their health
needs and accommodation concerns. To adhere to practice policy regarding
charges for non NHS work, the fees for which will be retained by the service.
o To
support the other members of the primary care team especially those
developing new and extended skills. To participate fully in practice meetings
and learning activities.
o To
use interpreter services whenever necessary to communicate effectively with
the patient.
o To
support the practice on-call rota (12:30-14:00) as determined by the days and
hours worked.
o To
be reflective on ones own personal health and mental wellbeing at all times.
To recognise the psychologically distressing nature of many of our patients
histories. All staff are expected to engage in clinical supervision sessions.
o To
participate in the process of audit and significant event recording.
o Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times as per
Caldicott requirements.
o In
general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties
and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
DIMENSIONS
DIRECT REPORTS:
None
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
o Patients
o Administration /Reception Team
o GPs/Nurses/HCAs
o Practice staff
o Leicester City Primary Care Trust
o Secondary Care i.e. UHL Outpatient
departments, wards
o Colleagues from other Trusts and Departments
and Health Authority
o Other professionals/organisations working with
our patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HEP B immunity certificate
- Registered with the GMC listed on the GMC GP Register with evidence of revalidation
- Accepted Medical Degree
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development
- Appropriate Medical indemnity cover with either MDU/MPS MDDUS
- Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Appropriate safeguarding training
- Registered on the National Medical Performers list
Desirable
- Current Resuscitation certificate
- Evidence of continuing education
Experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Able to work both individually and as part of a team
- Clinical skills required to manage acute presentations and chronic disease within primary care
- Able to analyse complex facts and situations using a high level of sensitivity and judgement to determine and implement an appropriate course of action
- Good communication skills with a high level of fluency in spoken and written English
- Effective delegating skills.
- Working knowledge of GP clinical systems.
- Highly motivated.
- Able to demonstrate innovation and flexibility
- Able to persuade and negotiate.
- Participation in scheme of extended opening times.
- Commitment to High Standards.
- Ability to complete days work on time as well as associated administration
- Must be able to work to deadlines and maintain standards
- Primary care home visiting, triage and face to face consultation
- Demonstrate holistic patient care
- An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery
Desirable
- Working in UK General Practice Environment.
- Experience of working within a specialist primary care setting
- Awareness of Equality and Diversity principles
- Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of area
- Confident computer user including office applications and email
- Demonstrable leadership in specialist area of practice/project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HEP B immunity certificate
- Registered with the GMC listed on the GMC GP Register with evidence of revalidation
- Accepted Medical Degree
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development
- Appropriate Medical indemnity cover with either MDU/MPS MDDUS
- Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Appropriate safeguarding training
- Registered on the National Medical Performers list
Desirable
- Current Resuscitation certificate
- Evidence of continuing education
Experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Able to work both individually and as part of a team
- Clinical skills required to manage acute presentations and chronic disease within primary care
- Able to analyse complex facts and situations using a high level of sensitivity and judgement to determine and implement an appropriate course of action
- Good communication skills with a high level of fluency in spoken and written English
- Effective delegating skills.
- Working knowledge of GP clinical systems.
- Highly motivated.
- Able to demonstrate innovation and flexibility
- Able to persuade and negotiate.
- Participation in scheme of extended opening times.
- Commitment to High Standards.
- Ability to complete days work on time as well as associated administration
- Must be able to work to deadlines and maintain standards
- Primary care home visiting, triage and face to face consultation
- Demonstrate holistic patient care
- An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery
Desirable
- Working in UK General Practice Environment.
- Experience of working within a specialist primary care setting
- Awareness of Equality and Diversity principles
- Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of area
- Confident computer user including office applications and email
- Demonstrable leadership in specialist area of practice/project
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
