General Practitioner in Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

These posts are being provided as the first step in a vision to improve the Urgent Care facilities available at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. An integral part of that vision is the provision of a reliable Primary Care stream from the front door of the Emergency Department. We want GP's who have an interest in the complex presentations and challenges that present to our doors.

We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic doctors to contribute to the exciting and forward-thinking multidisciplinary Emergency department in the heart of Brighton. This role will bring integrated working to the Emergency Department, with streaming of Primary Care conditions at the 'front door' of our Urgent Care provision. The post will suit Primary Care physicians with an interest in urgent and acute care who wish to join on a sessional basis with a Trust making robust plans for the future of Urgent Care. The ability to self-roster will allow successful candidates to maintain a good work-life balance.

The service is supported by a cohesive and friendly group of consultants with a sound vision of how to progress Emergency Medicine and proactive Consultant and Nursing leads who are developing new ways of working in the ED.

We welcome applications from those seeking a full-time post & also those with an interest in part-time work & building a portfolio career. We offer flexibility of days within the group, and an annualised rota allowing banking of shifts to allow your life to happen around them.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

  • To review and assess all patients who present to UTC with conditions that are not immediately life-threatening and to deliver their episode of care in a prompt, high quality, safe and efficient manner.
  • To work with other Primary Care colleagues, ED Clinicians and triage staff to review patients who need urgent evaluation +/- basic investigation +/- rapid access to secondary care assessment or advice, where this may avoid admission or allow the patient to be more safely managed at home.
  • To ensure safe and adequate handover and discharge of patients from the UTC and to ensure continuity of care for patients who are discharged back into the community (i.e., through clear and concise yet comprehensive documentation).
  • When appropriate to use ED protocols in the delivery of care and to assist in developing protocols, policies and services.
  • To provide advice and support to Emergency Nurse Practitioners and GP Trainee Doctors and to assist in formal and informal training, orientation and induction.
  • Support the smooth and efficient flow of patients through the UTC, working in collaboration with nursing, paramedic, medical and allied health professional colleagues.
  • To participate fully in the investigation of complaints, clinical incidents and near misses i.e., providing written statements, adhering to systems and protocols to ensure risks of further incidents are minimized.

About us

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

06 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

MW-RSCHGPEM-192

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and person specification for further details of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and person specification for further details of the post.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oMRCGP or appropriate specialist qualification
  • oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • oEntry onto the GP Register

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

  • oA minimum of 12 months autonomous work as a General Practitioner

Desirable

  • oPrevious experience of UTC / Emergency Department work

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prize and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification
Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oMRCGP or appropriate specialist qualification
  • oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • oEntry onto the GP Register

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

  • oA minimum of 12 months autonomous work as a General Practitioner

Desirable

  • oPrevious experience of UTC / Emergency Department work

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prize and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Workforce Lead

Andrew Rahaman

andrew.rahaman@nhs.net

07872333693

Date posted

06 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

MW-RSCHGPEM-192

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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