Job summary
Job Title-General Practitioner Urgent Treatment Centre
Hours per week-10 Sessions per week
Perm/Fixed Term-Fixed Term - 12 Months
Salary-£10,000 per session (Locally agreed salary)
Closing Date: 10.05.2024
Interview Date:25.05.2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
The clinical team at GEH is eager to further develop the UTC. Successful candidates will be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions, and will have the chance to spearhead improvement projects if they wish.
They will be responsible for managing acute illnesses and minor injuries in both adults and children.
The UTC is bolstered by a dedicated reception team and Emergency Care Practitioners.
It is equipped to order blood tests, x-rays, and make referrals for specialist advice.
Potential candidates are invited to visit the site for a tour of the facilities and to discuss the role more comprehensively with the clinical lead and operational manager.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care'takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Since October 2022, the service has expanded beyond traditional GP services to include additional low acuity patients who meet specific Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) criteria.
Senior clinicians from the Emergency Department (ED) have been instrumental in establishing this service within the UTC.
We are currently seeking to enhance our workforce to provide a more robust staffing model.
Consultant support from the ED is available during shifts, with the service located adjacent to the ED for necessary face-to-face discussions.
The clinical team at George Eliot Hospital (GEH) is committed to the ongoing development of the UTC. Successful candidates will be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions and will have the chance to lead improvement projects if they wish. They will be expected to manage acute illnesses and minor trauma in both adults and children.
The UTC is supported by a dedicated reception team and Emergency Care Practitioners and is equipped to request blood tests, x-rays, and specialty referrals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Since October 2022, the service has expanded beyond traditional GP services to include additional low acuity patients who meet specific Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) criteria.
Senior clinicians from the Emergency Department (ED) have been instrumental in establishing this service within the UTC.
We are currently seeking to enhance our workforce to provide a more robust staffing model.
Consultant support from the ED is available during shifts, with the service located adjacent to the ED for necessary face-to-face discussions.
The clinical team at George Eliot Hospital (GEH) is committed to the ongoing development of the UTC. Successful candidates will be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions and will have the chance to lead improvement projects if they wish. They will be expected to manage acute illnesses and minor trauma in both adults and children.
The UTC is supported by a dedicated reception team and Emergency Care Practitioners and is equipped to request blood tests, x-rays, and specialty referrals.
Person Specification
Leadership and Managment
Essential
- Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact, and areas for development
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for Clinicians
- Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- Registered GP (CCT or CESR)
- Experience of working in Urgent Treatment Centre
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Quality / service improvement or audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit / quality improvement projects, including evidence that the audit loop has been closed and evidence.
Clinical Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge and skills to deal with minor injuries
- Knowledge of reviewing X rays commonly done in UTC
- Ability to work without supervision
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge But Support
- Expect Respect and dignity
- Local healthcare that inspires confidence
Person Specification
Leadership and Managment
Essential
- Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact, and areas for development
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for Clinicians
- Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- Registered GP (CCT or CESR)
- Experience of working in Urgent Treatment Centre
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Quality / service improvement or audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit / quality improvement projects, including evidence that the audit loop has been closed and evidence.
Clinical Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge and skills to deal with minor injuries
- Knowledge of reviewing X rays commonly done in UTC
- Ability to work without supervision
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge But Support
- Expect Respect and dignity
- Local healthcare that inspires confidence
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
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).
