Job summary
We are aligning our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) team at Teddington Memorial Hospital and Kingston Hospital to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community. We are recruiting enthusiastic and dynamic SAS doctors to join our supportive and friendly team during this exciting time. The post holder will be located at the Kingston Hospital UTC.
The UTC is co-located with the busy Emergency Department which sees 120,000 patients a year across Type 1 and Type 3 activity including Paediatrics. The UTC manages a broad range of presentations across both minor illness and injury and operates 0800 - 0000 seven days week. The workforce is a collaborative team across disciplines including;GP's, junior doctors in training, Bank GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP), Urgent care Practitioners (UCP) staff nurses and Health Care Assistant (HAC). As a teaching environment, supporting the educational and clinical development of junior trainees and non-medical teams (including Nurse Practitioners, ACPs, to support their development within extended roles.
Main duties of the job
The SAS will support the UTC to deliver care of the highest clinical standards, will work with the Service manager, lead GP and clinical team to ensure effective overall performance of the UTC. To ensure effective coordination and liaison with community, primary, secondary care, LAS and voluntary sector to provide a seamless service to the patients and their carers' and prevent hospital admission where urgent care is required. Provide specialist advice relating to minor illness and/or injury to UTC team, local healthcare teams, patients, relatives and carers.At all times the post holder will act in a manner consistent with the GMC's code of conduct.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide triage where required. Tocomplete consultations with assessment, treatment and management of patients of all ages presenting with urgent and primary care problems at the UTC.
To record full clinical notes using the UTC IT systems. Complete coding requirements on the clinical record in line with the Trust requirements.
Complete all admin work relating to consultations.
Work as part of the wider clinical team- supporting Nurse Practitioners, HCAs, and GP colleagues. To manage referrals of UTC patients on to acute specialties, A&E or community services where required.
To support the redirection of patients to their registered GP where appropriate.
Give education to patients on healthy living and disease prevention,give education to patients on appropriate use of NHS services.
Prescribe medicines in accordance with UTC formulary and dispense medicines from stock where available, complete discharge letters for all patients seen in the UTC. Use all internal and external referral pathways for patients in the UTC.
Adopt a reflective approach to clinical practice, to report all incidents and work with the team to investigate incidents. Prepare response for any complaints concerning their work.
Follow the Trusts Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults policies.
To restrict the use of diagnostics according to the specification of the UTCs.
To maintain full registration with the GMC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide triage where required. Tocomplete consultations with assessment, treatment and management of patients of all ages presenting with urgent and primary care problems at the UTC.
To record full clinical notes using the UTC IT systems. Complete coding requirements on the clinical record in line with the Trust requirements.
Complete all admin work relating to consultations.
Work as part of the wider clinical team- supporting Nurse Practitioners, HCAs, and GP colleagues. To manage referrals of UTC patients on to acute specialties, A&E or community services where required.
To support the redirection of patients to their registered GP where appropriate.
Give education to patients on healthy living and disease prevention,give education to patients on appropriate use of NHS services.
Prescribe medicines in accordance with UTC formulary and dispense medicines from stock where available, complete discharge letters for all patients seen in the UTC. Use all internal and external referral pathways for patients in the UTC.
Adopt a reflective approach to clinical practice, to report all incidents and work with the team to investigate incidents. Prepare response for any complaints concerning their work.
Follow the Trusts Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults policies.
To restrict the use of diagnostics according to the specification of the UTCs.
To maintain full registration with the GMC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Current ALS certificate
- Current ATLS certificate
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- At least 12 months must be in EM, with at least 6 months of this worked within an environment similar to that seen in the UK.
- At least 12 months worked in the UK as a fully registered medical practitioner.
- Reliable Work Record
Desirable
- Additional experience in acute specialities
Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST/CT1, ST/CT2 and ST/CT3 ACCS Emergency Medicine competences at core trainee level by time of appointment (see RCEM Curriculum for competencies)
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Current ALS certificate
- Current ATLS certificate
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- At least 12 months must be in EM, with at least 6 months of this worked within an environment similar to that seen in the UK.
- At least 12 months worked in the UK as a fully registered medical practitioner.
- Reliable Work Record
Desirable
- Additional experience in acute specialities
Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST/CT1, ST/CT2 and ST/CT3 ACCS Emergency Medicine competences at core trainee level by time of appointment (see RCEM Curriculum for competencies)
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
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).
