Job summary
We are looking for an experienced GP to support our new home visiting service for housebound patients. Focussing on delivering care in the most appropriate and efficient way possible.
Team up is a Derbyshire initiative bringing together Health, Social Care & Voluntary Sector, delivering the best care for our patients. Click here for more informationTeam Up Derbyshire Flyer Joined Up Care Derbyshire
Community GP role video - click hereTeam Up Derbyshire - Working as a Community GP in Derbyshire - YouTube
Full time or part-time working considered.
If you are interested in new ways of delivering Primary care; working in a team of high performing senior clinical staff; a collaborative approach to deliver patient care; supporting the professional development of others and delivering care in a holistic way then this is the job for you.
Employed by DCHS NHS FT you will deliver care for the patients within Derby City South PCN. You will work closely with the GP's and other staff within the PCN, the HVS Team and the wider DCHS Community Teams.
This is an exciting time to join the team here in Derby City South as we bring together the Health, Social Care and Voluntary sectors to provide the best care in the right place at the right time for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The key responsibility will be triaging and managing referrals to the HVS and allocating them to the most appropriate clinician in the team.
You will also provide support, advice & guidance to the team.
Provide day-to-day clinical leadership for the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency service to deliver effective, efficient and high-quality Primary Care services to Housebound Patients.
Mentorship, guidance and support to clinical decision making throughout the whole extended team.
Medical assessment and management on behalf of and in conjunction with members of the team.
Senior clinical triage for the Acute Home Visiting service, to determine the urgency and type of response needed, according to clinical need.
Provide education and mentorship to members of the team, especially those in advanced or extended practice roles, including trainees.
Contribute to quality improvement and learning activities, including audit, service improvement, PDSA cycles and learning event analysis.
Build relationships across the extended team including, but not limited to social care, ambulance, social prescribers, community, and mental health clinicians.
About us
This is a new Team of highly skilled healthcare professionals employed by DCHS with full NHS terms and conditions including access to the NHS Pension scheme. You will be working on behalf of Derby City South PCN.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
You will work as part of a small team of Community General Practitioners to support a multi-disciplinary team for Derby City South PCN.
This is direct work with patients and their carers either in person or remotely.
You will also contribute to the development of Team Up & the HVS working with other clinicians.
Working in conjunction with the PCN Leadership & Management Team, Home Visiting Service clinical lead(s) and Community GP(s).
You will contribute to developing and delivering a safe and effective service, developing new ways of working and clinical pathways in accordance with key local and national clinical standards, for the service areas of Acute Home visiting, urgent community response, enhanced health in care homes and anticipatory care.
You will work with key stakeholders and partners locally to contribute to the ongoing development of the service, promoting a cross organisational and multi-agency approach to the delivery of care for local residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
You will work as part of a small team of Community General Practitioners to support a multi-disciplinary team for Derby City South PCN.
This is direct work with patients and their carers either in person or remotely.
You will also contribute to the development of Team Up & the HVS working with other clinicians.
Working in conjunction with the PCN Leadership & Management Team, Home Visiting Service clinical lead(s) and Community GP(s).
You will contribute to developing and delivering a safe and effective service, developing new ways of working and clinical pathways in accordance with key local and national clinical standards, for the service areas of Acute Home visiting, urgent community response, enhanced health in care homes and anticipatory care.
You will work with key stakeholders and partners locally to contribute to the ongoing development of the service, promoting a cross organisational and multi-agency approach to the delivery of care for local residents.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Doctor/Consultant on the relevant Specialty Register
- Current registration with GMC
Desirable
- Royal College membership
- Mentorship and Supervision Qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. GP Trainer, DMP)
- Qualification or equivalent experience in delivering teaching programmes
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of and interest in Community care
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of working with patients living with frailty, or a willingness to develop skills in this area with Trust support (If that is your desired area of alignment)
- Experience of medical education/clinical supervision
- Ability to work effectively and provide leadership across traditional organisational and professional boundaries
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Doctor/Consultant on the relevant Specialty Register
- Current registration with GMC
Desirable
- Royal College membership
- Mentorship and Supervision Qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. GP Trainer, DMP)
- Qualification or equivalent experience in delivering teaching programmes
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of and interest in Community care
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of working with patients living with frailty, or a willingness to develop skills in this area with Trust support (If that is your desired area of alignment)
- Experience of medical education/clinical supervision
- Ability to work effectively and provide leadership across traditional organisational and professional boundaries
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).
