Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for portfolio GPs wanting to work in our supported, Community Intermediate Care Centre (CICC). Initially a 6 session per week fixed term post until September 2025, we are hopeful that this will extend beyond that date. The post could be as a bank staff member, or fixed term. The number of sessions is negotiable depending on the level of interest in the post but a minimum of 2 sessions per week would be preferred.
CICC is a three-ward 71-bedded step-up/step-down Rehabilitation (Intermediate Care) Centre where you will, in effect, be the patient's GP for the duration of their stay with the aim of maximising their wellbeing and supporting their rehab and discharge. We would ideally like one GP for each ward working 2 sessions per week.
The successful applicant will form part of the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients within CICC, working closely with the Hospital and Community services to support the safe step-up and step-down of patients from community and hospital settings into the Unit.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner seeking to make a difference in patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team at Wirral Community Health Care Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with our team of multi-disciplinary staff to facilitate the safe and timely admission, rehabilitation and discharge of patients in the Community Intermediate Care Centre. They will provide patient centred medical oversight and support for the assessment, treatment and management of patients on the Unit, working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
They will maintain accurate electronic medical records, respond promptly to any changes in patients' clinical conditions, adhering to the Unit's escalation policy to ensure timely interventions and patient safety, making appropriate referrals to secondary care or other agencies when appropriate. Where needed, they will utilise lab diagnostics, including Microbiology, Haematology and Biochemistry.
They will be expected to foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team, contributing to the overall success of patient care delivery and the discharging of patients back to their own home setting.
About us
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the role and responsibilities are detailed within the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We can be flexible on the time of day that sessions are done assuming it fits in with the broad requirements of the wider staffing of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the role and responsibilities are detailed within the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We can be flexible on the time of day that sessions are done assuming it fits in with the broad requirements of the wider staffing of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- Current Registration with General Medical Council
- Recognised General Practitioner Qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- UK GP performers list inclusion
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of older persons medicine/frailty
- Interpretation of laboratory results relevant to Primary care
- Experience of working independently in General Practice
- Experience of managing complex cases independently
- Understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine and rational prescribing
- Ability to take a risk-based approach to support discharge planning
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in relevant clinical audit/evaluation
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Strong communication skills (written/ verbal / non verbal)
- Shows compassion, and passion for excellent patient care
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to identify problems and refer patients to the appropriate agency
- Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
- Self aware - strengths / weaknesses / personal qualities and skills (or skills gaps)
- Effective team member
Personal qualities
Essential
- Shows initiative, reliability and insight
- Willing to work flexibly should the need arise in the service (e.g. work in a different location depending on demand)
- Commitment to the service
Willing to support the skills and knowledge development of colleagues e.g. ACPs
Essential
- Willing to develop skills and knowledge to assist service development
- Willing to support the skills and knowledge development of colleagues e.g. ACPs
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- Current Registration with General Medical Council
- Recognised General Practitioner Qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- UK GP performers list inclusion
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of older persons medicine/frailty
- Interpretation of laboratory results relevant to Primary care
- Experience of working independently in General Practice
- Experience of managing complex cases independently
- Understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine and rational prescribing
- Ability to take a risk-based approach to support discharge planning
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in relevant clinical audit/evaluation
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Strong communication skills (written/ verbal / non verbal)
- Shows compassion, and passion for excellent patient care
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to identify problems and refer patients to the appropriate agency
- Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
- Self aware - strengths / weaknesses / personal qualities and skills (or skills gaps)
- Effective team member
Personal qualities
Essential
- Shows initiative, reliability and insight
- Willing to work flexibly should the need arise in the service (e.g. work in a different location depending on demand)
- Commitment to the service
Willing to support the skills and knowledge development of colleagues e.g. ACPs
Essential
- Willing to develop skills and knowledge to assist service development
- Willing to support the skills and knowledge development of colleagues e.g. ACPs
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
