Job summary
The post-holder will work as a General Practitioner in the Minor Illness and Minor injury Unit (MIAMI).
As part of the team as a General Practitioners (GPs) you will work with experienced doctors and have skills in risk assessment and initial work-up of patients with undifferentiated problems.
The post holder will form an essential part of the MIAMI clinical team and be independent clinician with regards to consulting patients and formulating management plans.
Main duties of the job
To work as one team providing a safe, modern, efficient and effective Emergency Medicine service to the Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust; and to deliver the highest quality of emergency care to the population of Leicester and the surrounding county (catchment population around 1 million).
The post-holder will work as a General Practitioner in the Minor Illness and Minor injury Unit (MIAMI). General Practitioners (GPs) are experienced doctors and have skills in risk assessment and initial work-up of patients with undifferentiated problems.
The post holder will form an essential part of the MIAMI clinical team and be independent clinician with regards to consulting patients and formulating management plans.
The expectation would be for the post holder to see a minimum of 2-3 patients per hour in MIAMI which includes senior reviews for allied health care professionals when required.
Work flexibility between MIAMI and ambulatory when needed.
Participate in Clinical Leadership to assist with day to day running of the department.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work clinically within the MIAMI Unit as a General Practitioner and be comfortable in seeing patients who can be more unwell than those who self-present to community services.
Provide a full consultation, while recognising that patients attending ED will have a higher risk of serious illness than those attending GP surgeries, therefore to utilise investigations (blood, X-Ray) appropriately and hand on to ED senior doctors if a patient is more complex than initially thought.
Patients can have had an initial nurse assessment, a set of observations, and results of investigations ordered by the nursing staff (FBC, U&E, X-Ray) so that an assessment of the suitability of the patient for a GP is more robust.
To follow the normal ED practices for handing over/delegating treatments or further assessments to maintain senior doctor efficiency.
To be familiar with the roles of other key staff e.g. registrars, consultants, nurse in charge, Emergency Care Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
To work speedily, be able to prioritise, and make rapid discharge decisions where appropriate, being mindful that MIaMI is recorded on the 4hour time to discharge pathway.
To be available and visible at all times apart from rest breaks.
To work within ED and MIAMI policies for clinical and operational pathways (the ED Standard Operating Policies).
To work within ED and UHL policies for prescribing.
To write medical notes in similar detail to an ED senior doctor via Nervecentre.
To have an active role in maintaining positive relationships with medical practitioners in the ED and Primary Care within Leicestershire, and other parts of the unscheduled care system.
GPs will not be requested to work in the Resus Room/Red Majors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work clinically within the MIAMI Unit as a General Practitioner and be comfortable in seeing patients who can be more unwell than those who self-present to community services.
Provide a full consultation, while recognising that patients attending ED will have a higher risk of serious illness than those attending GP surgeries, therefore to utilise investigations (blood, X-Ray) appropriately and hand on to ED senior doctors if a patient is more complex than initially thought.
Patients can have had an initial nurse assessment, a set of observations, and results of investigations ordered by the nursing staff (FBC, U&E, X-Ray) so that an assessment of the suitability of the patient for a GP is more robust.
To follow the normal ED practices for handing over/delegating treatments or further assessments to maintain senior doctor efficiency.
To be familiar with the roles of other key staff e.g. registrars, consultants, nurse in charge, Emergency Care Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
To work speedily, be able to prioritise, and make rapid discharge decisions where appropriate, being mindful that MIaMI is recorded on the 4hour time to discharge pathway.
To be available and visible at all times apart from rest breaks.
To work within ED and MIAMI policies for clinical and operational pathways (the ED Standard Operating Policies).
To work within ED and UHL policies for prescribing.
To write medical notes in similar detail to an ED senior doctor via Nervecentre.
To have an active role in maintaining positive relationships with medical practitioners in the ED and Primary Care within Leicestershire, and other parts of the unscheduled care system.
GPs will not be requested to work in the Resus Room/Red Majors.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Clear , fluent and articulate written english
- Empathy with ability to take others perspective and treat others with understanding
- IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed CCT
- GMC registered
- MBCHB or equivalent
- BLS Trained
Desirable
- ALS
- Postgraduate Qualifications
Management
Essential
- Cohesive Team Member
- Time management
- Ability to organiae own workload
Desirable
- Previous Successful Leadership
- Management Training
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Clear , fluent and articulate written english
- Empathy with ability to take others perspective and treat others with understanding
- IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed CCT
- GMC registered
- MBCHB or equivalent
- BLS Trained
Desirable
- ALS
- Postgraduate Qualifications
Management
Essential
- Cohesive Team Member
- Time management
- Ability to organiae own workload
Desirable
- Previous Successful Leadership
- Management Training
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).
