Job summary
About the Service
The Urgent Care Hub provides same day access for patients
requiring urgent face-to-face assessment following virtual clinical triage by
their home practice. The service is designed to provide additional same-day
capacity to our four local general practice surgeries and improve patient flow
by offering rapid, high quality clinical input in a centralised setting. You
will be supported by an experienced team and clear clinical pathways. In
addition, you will have dedicated slots to provide clinical advice and support
to colleagues from the adjacent ACP-led urgent treatment centre.
Opportunities could also exist for the right candidate to
support local practices in other aspects of their work such as the Frailty
Proactive Care Team, general clinical duties, or in teaching and training.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role
Clinical Care
Provide
timely assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with
urgent or same day care needs
Manage
acute presentations, minor illness, and undifferentiated symptoms
Undertake
face to face, telephone, or remote consultations as required
Make
safe and appropriate onward referrals to secondary care or community
services
Provide
clear safety netting advice and follow up planning
Support
clinical decision making within the multidisciplinary team
Teamwork & Communication
Work
collaboratively with the clinical and support teams in the four practices.
Work
collaboratively with ANPs, ACPs, nurses, and administrative staff within
the UTC and PCN Urgent Care Hub
Contribute
to a positive, supportive team culture within the PCN, practices and
urgent care hub.
Communicate
effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
Maintain
accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
About us
Whitby Coast and Moors PCN comprises four GP practices in
Whitby and the surrounding area: Whitby Group Practice, Esk Valley Medical
Practice, Staithes Surgery, and Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice. Our
population faces particular challenges relating to higher than average chronic
disease, coastal deprivation, and rural isolation.
As a forward thinking PCN, we are committed to exploring new
ways of working together and see the development of our expanding team as a
fantastic opportunity to improve the health of our population and make a real
difference to our patients' lives.
Our well run practices are located in a stunningly beautiful
area where staff turnover is low, and we are proud to consistently receive
excellent feedback from our patients. We welcome informal enquiries and visits
regarding this exciting role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to deliver efficient and effective clinical care to patients attending the Urgent Care Hub.To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the PCN population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.
Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the PCN, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Duties
You will provide NHS general medical services to registered patients on the PCN population.
You will be required to provide all core primary care services as defined by the local CCG and NHS England requirements, including:
Clinical care to patients; consultation sessions, telephone triage, online consultation.
Investigation and examination, treatment and diagnosis or referral for medical problems presented by patients.
Provide preventative health care and advice to patients as required.
Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.
Action test results, medical reports and examinations as necessary.
Complete necessary clinical administration for the role.
Work as part of a team to deliver QOF, enhanced services and KPI targets
Engage with NHS annual strengthened appraisal, PDP production, GMC revalidation and ongoing CPD.
Comply with practice policy or guidelines, including data protection, health and safety, QOF and prescribing confidentiality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to deliver efficient and effective clinical care to patients attending the Urgent Care Hub.To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the PCN population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.
Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the PCN, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Duties
You will provide NHS general medical services to registered patients on the PCN population.
You will be required to provide all core primary care services as defined by the local CCG and NHS England requirements, including:
Clinical care to patients; consultation sessions, telephone triage, online consultation.
Investigation and examination, treatment and diagnosis or referral for medical problems presented by patients.
Provide preventative health care and advice to patients as required.
Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.
Action test results, medical reports and examinations as necessary.
Complete necessary clinical administration for the role.
Work as part of a team to deliver QOF, enhanced services and KPI targets
Engage with NHS annual strengthened appraisal, PDP production, GMC revalidation and ongoing CPD.
Comply with practice policy or guidelines, including data protection, health and safety, QOF and prescribing confidentiality.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An experienced doctor with GP accreditation
- Sound knowledge of the principles and values that support good medical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team
- Will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services
- Record of continuous professional development
- Enjoy working for and within a team
- Attention given to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with GMC and engaged in regular clinical work
- MRCGP examination or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An experienced doctor with GP accreditation
- Sound knowledge of the principles and values that support good medical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team
- Will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services
- Record of continuous professional development
- Enjoy working for and within a team
- Attention given to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with GMC and engaged in regular clinical work
- MRCGP examination or equivalent experience
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).