Job summary
We are looking to recruit forward thinking, enthusiastic GPs
who would be interested in picking up salaried or sessional hours in our out of
hours service at Durham & Shotley Bridge.
We would be particularly interested in staff who would like
to concentrate their hours over weekends and nights.
In exchange we offer a competitive rate of pay and 10%
protected study time for contracted staff. We have both contracted and sessional positions
available and we offer 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
Our Urgent Treatment Centres provide a home
visiting service, telephone advice and face to face consultations for patients
requiring urgent and emergency care. Although our services are GP led you will
be working alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Healthcare Assistant/
drivers.
Main duties of the job
You will be dealing with a range
of patients from the local demographic area who will attend either by
appointment or walk in addition to telephone appointments.
We also offer a home visiting
service for patients who are unable to attend.
The scope of practice is for injury
and illness at Durham and minor injuries and urgent care at Shotley Bridge
Hospital, for adults and children of any age.
You will also be required to cover
other Urgent Treatment Centres as and when required.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for the role of Out of Hours- General Practitioner for further details of post duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for the role of Out of Hours- General Practitioner for further details of post duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK. Fully registered with Generla Medical Council with current Licence to Practise Hold a certified GP qualification Registered on a regional performers list with no restrictions to practise Not suspended or qualified from practise or on any conditional inclusioin list with any NHS organisation
Desirable
- DCH/DCCH and or DRCOG Revelant experience working independently in General Practice GP Registrar supervisor training
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Recent general practice experience including out of hours work Experience of telephone consultations Paediatrics Palliative Care & Mental Health Minor Injury Management
Desirable
- Systm 1 knowledge & competency
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to remain alert at unsocial hours Positive approach to change Flexible to service needs
Experience
Essential
- Recent general practice experience including out of hours work Experience of telephone consultations Paediatrics Palliative Care & Mental Health Minor Injury Management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK. Fully registered with Generla Medical Council with current Licence to Practise Hold a certified GP qualification Registered on a regional performers list with no restrictions to practise Not suspended or qualified from practise or on any conditional inclusioin list with any NHS organisation
Desirable
- DCH/DCCH and or DRCOG Revelant experience working independently in General Practice GP Registrar supervisor training
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Recent general practice experience including out of hours work Experience of telephone consultations Paediatrics Palliative Care & Mental Health Minor Injury Management
Desirable
- Systm 1 knowledge & competency
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to remain alert at unsocial hours Positive approach to change Flexible to service needs
Experience
Essential
- Recent general practice experience including out of hours work Experience of telephone consultations Paediatrics Palliative Care & Mental Health Minor Injury Management
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).
