Job summary
As a skilled heath care professional, you will deal with a wide range of health needs on behalf of frail patients as part of an MDT, ensuring the highest standards of care.
You will act within your professional boundaries, working autonomously without immediate support and supervision, enabled by collaborative and supportive working relationships.
You will deliver safe, effective clinical decision-making and expert quality care, including assessment, diagnosis, clinical management and evaluation.
You will be responsible for supporting other clinicians as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team to come up with complex plans to support frail patients with unmet needs.
You must work at all times within your own competence and professional Code of Conduct(GMC).
Main duties of the job
You will undertake a variety of duties, mostly offering support and advice to System providers regarding vulnerable patients in Community as part of an MDT, undertake best interest discussions with patients and family members and help co-ordinate a response to support people in need to stay home whenever possible.
You may be needed to visit a complex frail patient at home or undertake telephone consultations.
Assessing the health care needs of complex patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, highlighting which services would support them best to stay in their home setting and independent whenever possible.
Cover the clinical management of patients as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals as appropriate.
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).
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 high volume of CPD in Frailty related conditions with the aim of obtaining the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine.
About us
Nimbuscare is one of the largest 'at scale' providers of
primary care in the North of England, caring for more than 250,000 patients
across our 11 Member GP Practices.
We work collaboratively across the York area delivering new,
innovative, and sustainable health care services.
As leaders in local care, our goal is to work together
across the health and care system to improve the health, wellbeing, and
experience of our patients.
To learn more about Nimbuscare please visit our website at
www.nimbuscare.co.uk
In line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR),
Nimbuscare will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of
children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and
volunteers.
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 that there is no sponsorship available for this
role, and we are unable to provide any advice about visas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary:£185.40 per session
Tenure:Permanent
Hours: One-Two sessions per week
Main duties of the job
- You will undertake a variety of duties, mostly offering support and advice to System providers regarding vulnerable patients in Community as part of an MDT, undertake best interest discussions with patients and family members and help co-ordinate a response to support people in need to stay home whenever possible.
- More rarely you may be needed to visit a complex frail patient at home or undertake telephone consultations.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.
- Assessing the health care needs of complex patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, highlighting which services would support them best to stay in their home setting and independent whenever possible.
- Cover the clinical management of patients as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to other providers/services as appropriate.
- 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: social workers, therapists, social prescribers, voluntary support workers, frailty nurses, dieticians, UCR 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 high volume of CPD in Frailty related conditions with the aim of obtaining the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary:£185.40 per session
Tenure:Permanent
Hours: One-Two sessions per week
Main duties of the job
- You will undertake a variety of duties, mostly offering support and advice to System providers regarding vulnerable patients in Community as part of an MDT, undertake best interest discussions with patients and family members and help co-ordinate a response to support people in need to stay home whenever possible.
- More rarely you may be needed to visit a complex frail patient at home or undertake telephone consultations.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.
- Assessing the health care needs of complex patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, highlighting which services would support them best to stay in their home setting and independent whenever possible.
- Cover the clinical management of patients as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to other providers/services as appropriate.
- 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: social workers, therapists, social prescribers, voluntary support workers, frailty nurses, dieticians, UCR 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 high volume of CPD in Frailty related conditions with the aim of obtaining the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment
Desirable
- Minimum 1 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/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.
Desirable
- Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC) MRCGP Qualification
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Lead by example The ability to prioritise effectively Able to work under pressure Flexible Adaptability Using initiative Self-audit and reflection
- VDU use
- Own Transport
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment
Desirable
- Minimum 1 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/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.
Desirable
- Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC) MRCGP Qualification
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Lead by example The ability to prioritise effectively Able to work under pressure Flexible Adaptability Using initiative Self-audit and reflection
- VDU use
- 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).
