Job summary
Are you an experienced Locum, looking for a portfolio
role? Are you passionate about improving
the role of the Locum and looking for an opportunity to make a change? If so, this could be the role for you. We recognise that working as a Locum can
sometimes be isolating and challenging, particularly when access to resources
and support is not as readily available as in a practice. Thats why we need you to help us make a
difference!
We are looking for a GP to work with us at Cornwall Training
Hub to build and develop a thriving Locum GP community in Cornwall. Joining
us as a Locum Ambassador you will help us promote the support already available
to Locum GPs, develop new initiatives as required, and build a network of
sharing, good practice, and support. It
will involve networking and partnering with colleagues in the Training Hub, GP
Practices, the LMC, and working with the individual Locums.
The role is 2 sessions per month, fixed term for 12 months at £10,493 sessional rate pro rata.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be passionate, creative, and empathetic.
Working with one of our Training Hub team, you will need to engage with the
Locums to identify gaps and needs and pull together a range of projects and a
support network to address this. This may also involve organising speakers,
networking events or social events as well as compiling useful resources which
can be shared.
Ideally, you will either be a practicing Locum in Cornwall
or have experience of working as a Locum, with a minimum of 5 years experience
as a GP.
About us
Cornwall Primary Care Training Hub is a Health
Education England funded service, hosted and delivered in partnership with
Kernow Health CIC. We have received NHS England funding which we are using to
develop and improve our Locum Support Offer to GPs in Cornwall. This role is for an experienced and
well-connected local practicing GP who is looking to make a difference. This
role will focus on creation and development of a professional locum network in
Cornwall. You will develop a range of
initiatives as required, as well as promote existing one, while building a
thriving community of Local Locum GPs.
This role for 12 months, supporting The Cornwall
Training Hub with their primary care workforce development, education, and
training programmes.
It is open to
GPs in Cornwall and is available as a portfolio opportunity if applicable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be an ambassador for Cornwall Training Hub, promoting the offers and support available to Cornwalls General Practice workforce.
- Using own experience of the Cornwall General Practice community to support networking across the system that develops future relationships and opportunities for primary care.
- To work with stakeholders to identify gaps in the Locum support offer
- To develop and implement new initiatives to support Locum GPs in Cornwall
- To facilitate the implementation and accessing of existing offers, including networking, peer support, mentoring, and training.
- To develop innovative and effective communication channels for information sharing with Locums.
- To develop processes and support to encourage and welcome new GP Locums into Cornwall
- To provide a GP Locum perspective in the Training Hub to aid the development of our offers for General Practice and the wider workforce.
- To develop resources available to existing Locums and to new into county Locums.
- Use existing networks and seek out additional networks to identify Locums across the county, particularly those working in isolation.
- To identify potential training or development opportunities and work with the Training Hub to try and address these needs.
- Advocate the support for the Locum role in Cornwall.
- Be the point of contact for remote GPs working on our staff bank, signposting to resources or support.
Please find attached the full job description for more detail on duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be an ambassador for Cornwall Training Hub, promoting the offers and support available to Cornwalls General Practice workforce.
- Using own experience of the Cornwall General Practice community to support networking across the system that develops future relationships and opportunities for primary care.
- To work with stakeholders to identify gaps in the Locum support offer
- To develop and implement new initiatives to support Locum GPs in Cornwall
- To facilitate the implementation and accessing of existing offers, including networking, peer support, mentoring, and training.
- To develop innovative and effective communication channels for information sharing with Locums.
- To develop processes and support to encourage and welcome new GP Locums into Cornwall
- To provide a GP Locum perspective in the Training Hub to aid the development of our offers for General Practice and the wider workforce.
- To develop resources available to existing Locums and to new into county Locums.
- Use existing networks and seek out additional networks to identify Locums across the county, particularly those working in isolation.
- To identify potential training or development opportunities and work with the Training Hub to try and address these needs.
- Advocate the support for the Locum role in Cornwall.
- Be the point of contact for remote GPs working on our staff bank, signposting to resources or support.
Please find attached the full job description for more detail on duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven leadership abilities
- Evidence of strategic thinking
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solver
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and networks
- Good negotiating skills
- Able to work independently
- Computer literacy
- Ability to complete written reporting where required
- Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to be creative with solutions
Experience
Essential
- Maintains a high standard of professional practice and personal values in relation to patients and their care
- Minimum of 5 years working in General Practice
- Sound knowledge of referral systems and services provided in Cornwall
- Maintains a high standard of clinical competence
Desirable
- Experience of planning educational events
- Previous experience as GP Trainer/Appraiser
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical Qualification
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
- Full and current registration with the GMC
- General Practitioner with registration on the performers List
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm in their work
- Team based approach when required
- Adaptable to new and different ways of working
- Demonstrates a commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Can evidence good working relationships with professional colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to travel as required as part of the role
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven leadership abilities
- Evidence of strategic thinking
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solver
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and networks
- Good negotiating skills
- Able to work independently
- Computer literacy
- Ability to complete written reporting where required
- Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to be creative with solutions
Experience
Essential
- Maintains a high standard of professional practice and personal values in relation to patients and their care
- Minimum of 5 years working in General Practice
- Sound knowledge of referral systems and services provided in Cornwall
- Maintains a high standard of clinical competence
Desirable
- Experience of planning educational events
- Previous experience as GP Trainer/Appraiser
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical Qualification
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
- Full and current registration with the GMC
- General Practitioner with registration on the performers List
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm in their work
- Team based approach when required
- Adaptable to new and different ways of working
- Demonstrates a commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Can evidence good working relationships with professional colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to travel as required as part of the role
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).
