Job summary
As a skilled Frailty General
Practitioner with the Humber Virtual Frailty Ward, you will be delivering
holistic care to frail and vulnerable patients across Scarbrough, Whitby and
Ryedale.
Based at the teams Community Hub in
Scarborough, you will work as member of a multidisciplinary team that includes
Advanced Complex Care Managers, a Senior Physiotherapist, a Specialist Clinical
Pharmacist and Nursing Associates. The
team is supported daily by a Frailty General Practitioner working remotely in
our innovative York Community Frailty Hub, and is able to draw on the expertise
and resources of other Humber Community teams such as District Nurses and Heart
Failure Specialist Nurses.
Patients are typically referred to the
Virtual Frailty Ward either by secondary care, following an Emergency
Department attendance or inpatient stay; by local GP practices; or by another
local healthcare provider.
Please note there is no sponsorship available for this role.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Agencies need not reach out.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assess the healthcare needs of complex patients with both defined and undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems, carrying out holistic face-to-face patient assessments and developing comprehensive management plans based on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs)
- Lead the clinical management of patients as appropriate, including initiating investigations, reviewing results, liaising with secondary care, and making referrals to other providers and services as appropriate
- Contribute to Advance Care Planning and Treatment Escalation Plans through completion of CGAs & ReSPECT forms, including best interest discussions and decisions where required
- Contribute to the triage of referrals to the Virtual Frailty Ward
- Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice
- Work with and support other members of the MDT, including but not limited to Advanced Complex Care Managers, Nursing Associates, Specialist Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Urgent Care Response Paramedics and other Frailty GPs.
- Participate in national frailty training and maintain a high volume of CPD in Frailty-related conditions, with the aim of obtaining the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
About us
About Us
Nimbuscare is a
not-for-profit organisation that aims to be a collaborative and agile provider
that cares for its people and patients. Nimbuscare is based in York and is
owned by all the practices in the city, however we deliver services over a
wider footprint.
Who are we
We deliver Urgent Care
services in collaboration with the hospital and GP practices in York,
Scarborough, Whitby, Malton and Selby. We also provide community-based frailty
care, which focuses on treating people in the community where we can. We also
aim to shift services into the community where possible, for example our
community diagnostic centres run in partnership with the Acute Trust.
We are committed to
contributing towards a better NHS based on equity, fairness, innovation,
collaboration and quality.
We are part of the
system, and we are here to stay.
Nimbuscare is committed
to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities
we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an
inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability
Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential
criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.
Please note Nimbuscare
does not hold a license to sponsor any visa applications and we are unable to
provide any advice about visas
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary: £185.40-£216.30 per session depending on experience
Tenure:24 Months
Hours:4 sessions per week-2 on a Wednesday and 2 on a Friday- this can be worked by one person or can be split between two people
Location: Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Medical Director or Board of Directors, dependent on current and evolving workload and staffing levels.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assess the healthcare needs of complex patients with both defined and undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems, carrying out holistic face-to-face patient assessments and developing comprehensive management plans based on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs)
- Make professional, autonomous decisions, with confidence to escalate when required
- Lead the clinical management of patients as appropriate, including initiating investigations, reviewing results, liaising with secondary care, and making referrals to other providers and services as appropriate
- Contribute to Advance Care Planning and Treatment Escalation Plans through completion of CGAs & ReSPECT forms, including best interest discussions and decisions where required
- Contribute to the triage of referrals to the Virtual Frailty Ward
- Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
- Work with and support other members of the MDT, including but not limited to Advanced Complex Care Managers, Nursing Associates, Specialist Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Urgent Care Response Paramedics and other Frailty GPs.
- Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of Health, British Geriatrics Society and local NHS trust
- Participate in national frailty training and maintain a high volume of CPD in Frailty-related conditions, with the aim of obtaining the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
Please see attached Job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary: £185.40-£216.30 per session depending on experience
Tenure:24 Months
Hours:4 sessions per week-2 on a Wednesday and 2 on a Friday- this can be worked by one person or can be split between two people
Location: Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Medical Director or Board of Directors, dependent on current and evolving workload and staffing levels.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assess the healthcare needs of complex patients with both defined and undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems, carrying out holistic face-to-face patient assessments and developing comprehensive management plans based on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs)
- Make professional, autonomous decisions, with confidence to escalate when required
- Lead the clinical management of patients as appropriate, including initiating investigations, reviewing results, liaising with secondary care, and making referrals to other providers and services as appropriate
- Contribute to Advance Care Planning and Treatment Escalation Plans through completion of CGAs & ReSPECT forms, including best interest discussions and decisions where required
- Contribute to the triage of referrals to the Virtual Frailty Ward
- Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
- Work with and support other members of the MDT, including but not limited to Advanced Complex Care Managers, Nursing Associates, Specialist Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Urgent Care Response Paramedics and other Frailty GPs.
- Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of Health, British Geriatrics Society and local NHS trust
- Participate in national frailty training and maintain a high volume of CPD in Frailty-related conditions, with the aim of obtaining the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
Please see attached Job description for more information.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Lead by example
- Flexible
- Adaptability
- Using initiative
- Self-audit and reflection
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC)
- MRCGP Qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Diploma in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment
- Up to date knowledge of the latest guidelines and evidence in older peoples medicine
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years' experience of working within a Primary Care environment
- Experience in Geriatric Medicine
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT Skills (MS office / Systmone / EMIS)
- Advanced clinical assessment skills including history taking and clinical examination
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving with effective decision- making skills, supported by a best practice approach
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Able to prioritise effectively
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training
Physical Skills
Essential
- VDU use
- Driver with own transport
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Lead by example
- Flexible
- Adaptability
- Using initiative
- Self-audit and reflection
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC)
- MRCGP Qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Diploma in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment
- Up to date knowledge of the latest guidelines and evidence in older peoples medicine
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years' experience of working within a Primary Care environment
- Experience in Geriatric Medicine
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT Skills (MS office / Systmone / EMIS)
- Advanced clinical assessment skills including history taking and clinical examination
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving with effective decision- making skills, supported by a best practice approach
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Able to prioritise effectively
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training
Physical Skills
Essential
- VDU use
- Driver with own transport
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).
