Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated team-players to work as Acute GP's in the Acute GP Service. The positions are primarily based at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. You will be working alongside and collaboratively with our clinical colleagues from RCHT, Kernow CIC and other healthcare providers.
We have several vacancies
Each position will cover 1 day per week and every 4 weeks 1 day at the weekend
Weekday rotation:
0830-1630
1000-1800
1030-1830
Weekend rotation:
0900-1500
1200-1800
Applicants will be qualified GPs with primary care experience and a desire for innovation. Training will be provided around the commencement of clinical duties, and this position offers a very generous CPD and annual leave package.
Main duties of the job
Acute GP service GP provides peer to peer support via a telephone triage service to clinical colleagues, agreeing a suitable pathway with the referring clinician.
As an Acute GP Service GP you will triage all requests from GPs and other multi-disciplinary teams for medical admission, across both acute & community hospitals. You will participate in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in the same day Acute GP clinic.
You will provide a clinical review of patients referred from clinical colleagues to the primary care team.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and hold a licence to practice
- CCT/SER
Desirable
- Higher post graduate membership eg MRCGP. MRCP etc
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal and professional development
- Credibility with peers & primary care colleagues
- Phlebotomy & cannulation skills
- Ability to interpret blood tests, ECGs, & radiographic images
Desirable
- Experience of working as a GP
- Telephone triage experience
Skills & Aptitude
Essential
- Committed to a team approach
- Excellent organisational & time management skills
- Able to cope with pressure
Knowledge & abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Ability to communicate clearly & effectively in English, both written & verbally
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Confident decision maker
- Flexibility & openness to change
- Empathy, sensitivity, self-awareness & tact
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and hold a licence to practice
- CCT/SER
Desirable
- Higher post graduate membership eg MRCGP. MRCP etc
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal and professional development
- Credibility with peers & primary care colleagues
- Phlebotomy & cannulation skills
- Ability to interpret blood tests, ECGs, & radiographic images
Desirable
- Experience of working as a GP
- Telephone triage experience
Skills & Aptitude
Essential
- Committed to a team approach
- Excellent organisational & time management skills
- Able to cope with pressure
Knowledge & abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Ability to communicate clearly & effectively in English, both written & verbally
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Confident decision maker
- Flexibility & openness to change
- Empathy, sensitivity, self-awareness & tact
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.
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.
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).
