General Practitioner

Central London Community Health Trust

The closing date is 24 September 2024

Job summary

The pilot is to target children aged 0-5 years to have ability to access a same-day care walk-in service in north of Hammersmith and Fulham. This is to target the inequitable access to same-day care services which is exacerbated by the location of paediatric emergency services, and the relative difficulties of reaching these by public transport.

The pilot is a service in North H&F for children aged 0-5 years with same-day care problems as part of a Winter pressure initiative. Although based in North H&F, this will be available for all children resident in H&F or registered with an H&F GP. It will be open from 13:00-17:00 on weekdays and will be run by a GP and paediatric ACP providing a range of care options to families on a walk-in basis, including education to support self-care. It will not be open at weekends or on Bank Holidays.

We are looking for a GPs who have an interest in same day care for children between the ages of 0-5years along with a passion for work targeting population health needs.

The service can be covered by various Gps on a rota system or one- so open to various hours and availability however core working hours are 1pm-5.30pm, Monday- Friday.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality medical care to paediatric patients presenting to these services.

Provide support to the team of nurse practitioners and healthcare staff in the assessment and treatment of unscheduled, same day walk-in consultations, including supporting staff development and education.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

19 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£68,975 to £104,085 a year plus London allowance of £2,162

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

27 weeks

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

824-INNER-6634040

Job locations

Parkview Centre for Health and Wellbeing,

56 Bloemfontein Road

LONDON

W12 7FG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality medical care to paediatric patients presenting to these services.

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers

Using evidence based knowledge when treating patients

To provide appropriate health education and advice to patients

To appropriately request investigations.

Referring to other care providers or 999 if appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes in conjunction with local policy and professional guidelines

Issuing computer-generated acute prescriptions

Prescribing according to best practice and generically whenever this is clinically appropriate

To dispense medication from stock within agreed medicines management protocols Medications are only to be issued from stock when the pharmacy is closed.

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality medical care to paediatric patients presenting to these services.

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers

Using evidence based knowledge when treating patients

To provide appropriate health education and advice to patients

To appropriately request investigations.

Referring to other care providers or 999 if appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes in conjunction with local policy and professional guidelines

Issuing computer-generated acute prescriptions

Prescribing according to best practice and generically whenever this is clinically appropriate

To dispense medication from stock within agreed medicines management protocols Medications are only to be issued from stock when the pharmacy is closed.

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC
MRCGP qualification
Currently on a Medical Performers List
Sufficient level of medical indemnity
Basic Life Support Qualification
Evidence of commitment to Professional Development
Undertake all statutory and mandatory training requirements

Experience

Essential

Has practiced as a fully qualified GP in the UK

Desirable

Experience of working in a Walk-In Centre or Urgent Care Centre

Skills

Essential

Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Understanding of clinical governance
Computer literacy and keyboard skills

Desirable

Experience of using SystmOne computer systems
Interest in paedatrics

Key Attributes

Essential

Completed appraisal as per GMC guidance
To be able to carry out duties within the opening times of the Walk-In Centres
Ability to work under pressure and manage a demanding workload
Willingness to provide support to other team members where appropriate
Interest in developing integrated same-day-care services including for children and families

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC
MRCGP qualification
Currently on a Medical Performers List
Sufficient level of medical indemnity
Basic Life Support Qualification
Evidence of commitment to Professional Development
Undertake all statutory and mandatory training requirements

Experience

Essential

Has practiced as a fully qualified GP in the UK

Desirable

Experience of working in a Walk-In Centre or Urgent Care Centre

Skills

Essential

Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Understanding of clinical governance
Computer literacy and keyboard skills

Desirable

Experience of using SystmOne computer systems
Interest in paedatrics

Key Attributes

Essential

Completed appraisal as per GMC guidance
To be able to carry out duties within the opening times of the Walk-In Centres
Ability to work under pressure and manage a demanding workload
Willingness to provide support to other team members where appropriate
Interest in developing integrated same-day-care services including for children and families

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.