Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity
to join a ground breaking, innovative healthcare team to develop and grow
services of the highest quality. At Independent Health Group (IHG) we
absolutely put patients first and take pride in ensuring we are delivering high
quality care with the patients experience being at the heart of this. Our staff
are proud to work for us and proud of the care we deliver. We were delighted to
achieve an overall rating of OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission in
2022.
The Covid-19 pandemic has put
the NHS under unprecedented pressure and we have a role in supporting the NHS
to relieve that burden. We are looking for experienced surgeons to support the growth and
development of our Devon vasectomy service.
Main duties of the job
Based at Kingskerswell Health Centre in Torbay, we are looking for someone to undertake our vasectomy service for one Wednesday (2 sessions) per month, depending on your availability and patient numbers. This role will be offered on a Practicing Privileges basis, and there is the chance of increased hours in the new year when our one of our other surgeons reduces their hours.
About us
Independent Health Group was set up in 2004 with the aim of offering patients the choice of being treated out of hospital, closer to home. We wanted to create a new health care organisation in which like-minded health care professionals could deliver truly patient centred care. Our aim is to be the leading provider of community-based diagnostic and treatment services across England.
We are a small friendly team, where you will be working in a different environment to that of an acute hospital setting. We offer our staff an innovative, alternative way to delivering health care, and have a very patient-centred approach. We consistently receive favourable feedback from our patients, who value both the short wait-times and being seen and treated by the same clinician at each visit. Our staff are proud to work for us and proud of the care we deliver.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like an informal discussion about the post, please don't hesitate to contact Maryam Cawte, our Head of Clinical Services - Maryam.cawte@nhs.net or Bruce Braithwaite, Medical Director - bruce.braithwaite@nhs.net
If you would prefer to email your cv please forward this to the HR Team: inhg.hr@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
Clinical
- Ensure a high standard of clinical care in vasectomy surgery.
- Drive best practice in patient care, efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operating practices are updated in response to developments in clinical practice or service changes
- Be responsible for the patients welfare and comfort.
- Ensure the patient understands their options on course of treatment and is provided with relevant information to allow informed choice.
- Explain procedures to the patient before treatment commences.
- Monitor and audit quality clinical practice, including the delivery of random audit and direct observation of peers.
- Look for opportunities for innovation and service improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety
- Foster a learning environment where all staff evaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns, and where learning is shared.
- Maintain timely and accurate records.
Governance and Risk Management
- Ensure vasectomy services meet the highest standards of clinical excellence, and that risks are identified and appropriately managed.
- Report and address any complaints, adverse events or other issues and ensure any learning is shared across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain safe systems of work.
Leadership
- Role model behaviours to support IHGs vision and values
- Champion patient safety and clinical excellence
- Help create an environment in
which high quality cost-effective services are delivered, where innovation and
continuous improvement are the norm and in which each member of staff is
recognised and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
Clinical
- Ensure a high standard of clinical care in vasectomy surgery.
- Drive best practice in patient care, efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operating practices are updated in response to developments in clinical practice or service changes
- Be responsible for the patients welfare and comfort.
- Ensure the patient understands their options on course of treatment and is provided with relevant information to allow informed choice.
- Explain procedures to the patient before treatment commences.
- Monitor and audit quality clinical practice, including the delivery of random audit and direct observation of peers.
- Look for opportunities for innovation and service improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety
- Foster a learning environment where all staff evaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns, and where learning is shared.
- Maintain timely and accurate records.
Governance and Risk Management
- Ensure vasectomy services meet the highest standards of clinical excellence, and that risks are identified and appropriately managed.
- Report and address any complaints, adverse events or other issues and ensure any learning is shared across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain safe systems of work.
Leadership
- Role model behaviours to support IHGs vision and values
- Champion patient safety and clinical excellence
- Help create an environment in
which high quality cost-effective services are delivered, where innovation and
continuous improvement are the norm and in which each member of staff is
recognised and valued.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Able to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- High standard of written and spoken English.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a consultant or GPwER
- Experience in vasectomy surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A team player
- Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision
- Suited to working in a community setting
- Committed to the highest standards of patient care
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Able to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- High standard of written and spoken English.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a consultant or GPwER
- Experience in vasectomy surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A team player
- Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision
- Suited to working in a community setting
- Committed to the highest standards of patient care
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).
