Job summary
Are you a GMC Registered Doctor, who would be interested in working in our UTCs. An exciting opportunity for GPs to join our team in the UTCs on an FTC basis for the next 6 months. This role is perfect for those looking to expand their experience and contribute to the dynamic and fast-paced environment of our urgent treatment centres.
Main duties of the job
This post will allow individuals to enhance their skills whilst providing clinical leadership across two UTC units in either the North (Whitworth and Buxton) or the South (Ripley and Ilkeston). The role will include providing clinical advice, leadership and support to UTC teams via face-face and long arm cover.
These are all friendly, multi-professional settings with a reputation for innovation and person-centred care.
This role will be focussed on direct patient care. The service operates 12 hours per day, 7 days per week, across North and South UTCs.
About us
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. In addition to our 4 UTCs we have 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please be aware there may be an opportunity for additional pay for business continuity arrangements.If you are interested and would like more information about the post please do not hesitate to contact Carla Dormon on 07350379468 or Carladormon@nhs.net to arrange a discussion or visit.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full breakdown of the role and its responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please be aware there may be an opportunity for additional pay for business continuity arrangements.If you are interested and would like more information about the post please do not hesitate to contact Carla Dormon on 07350379468 or Carladormon@nhs.net to arrange a discussion or visit.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full breakdown of the role and its responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- A vocationally trained and accredited GP
- Current registration with the GMC
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of and interest in general practice and primary and community care
- A good working knowledge and interest in national primary care strategies and ideas on how to implement these for the development locally
- Strong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems (the Practice uses SystmOne). Experience in using the Microsoft suite of programmes
- A good understanding of general practice contracting requirements and the operation of the Quality Outcomes Framework process(QOF and QMAS)
Desirable
- Experience and an interest in a specific disease area and willingness to take a leadership role in it
Skills
Essential
- The Post-holder will be expected to demonstrate the ability to focus on longterm strategic goals rather than short-term issues/ details
- Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care case load
- Proven ability to offer support within a clinical team and share learning points in Practice meetings
- Ability to draft cogent, error-free letters and reports in a timely manner
Aptitude & Personal
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Understanding of the pressures faced by GPs and healthcare teams
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- A vocationally trained and accredited GP
- Current registration with the GMC
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of and interest in general practice and primary and community care
- A good working knowledge and interest in national primary care strategies and ideas on how to implement these for the development locally
- Strong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems (the Practice uses SystmOne). Experience in using the Microsoft suite of programmes
- A good understanding of general practice contracting requirements and the operation of the Quality Outcomes Framework process(QOF and QMAS)
Desirable
- Experience and an interest in a specific disease area and willingness to take a leadership role in it
Skills
Essential
- The Post-holder will be expected to demonstrate the ability to focus on longterm strategic goals rather than short-term issues/ details
- Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care case load
- Proven ability to offer support within a clinical team and share learning points in Practice meetings
- Ability to draft cogent, error-free letters and reports in a timely manner
Aptitude & Personal
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Understanding of the pressures faced by GPs and healthcare teams
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).
