Job summary
We
are looking for an existing General Practitioner to work with the Community and
Older Peoples Medicine Services, two sessions a week, to support a clinical
caseload of patients undergoing rehabilitation alongside a multidisciplinary
team to promote recovery of function and a return to independent living where
possible.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work as an integral member of the intermediate care team as the named clinician for a cohort of 10-15 patients. They will be expected to oversee and coordinate a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for patients who have either stepped up from the community to avoid acute hospital admission or are clinically stable following and acute admission.
It is expected that the post holder will provide clinical sessions within the intermediate care unit/rehabilitation ward for 2 sessions per week. Ideally sessions will be worked in the morning on a Monday and Thursday.
About us
Newcastle
GP Services (NGPS) is an ambitious and innovative membership organisation,
providing support to 27 GP Practices across Newcastle. A small, friendly and
professional team based in Gosforth, we deliver a range of services, including
GP cover across Urgent Treatment Centres, mobile outreach clinics, Enhanced
Access, managing a primary care staff bank, as well as providing financial and
administrative assistance to five of the seven Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in
the city. Our mission is to ensure that voice of Newcastle Primary Care is
heard, and that we work on behalf of our members to deliver services at the
right scale.
The
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most
successful teaching NHS Trusts in the country. We have one of the highest
number of specialist services of hospitals in the UK. With around 14,000 staff,
the Newcastle Hospitals is one of the regions major employers. We have a
long-standing reputation for high quality clinical care with our staffs
commitment to excellence reflected in our consistent performance at the highest
level. We are committed to being an employer of choice offering our staff
superb benefits, looking after their wellbeing, and providing access to
high-quality education, training, career progression and support which enables
them to provide healthcare at its best, with people at our heart.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
GP in intermediate care will have the following responsibilities:
Clinical
To
manage a clinical caseload of medically stable patients within intermediate
care/rehabilitation ward
To
work closely with a Multidisciplinary team to provide individualised care to
patients promoting return to independence via a Comprehensive Geriatric
Assessment
Work
closely with the hospital Older Peoples Medicine team and community frailty
teams
A
degree of flexibility will be required in keeping with the variability and
demands of the case mix
Management
and Leadership
Active
involvement in clinical governance process within intermediate
care/rehabilitation ward
Provide
visible leadership to promote a fair and supportive culture responsive to the
needs of the diversity of our patients, visitors and workforce.
Research
No
specific commitments but enthusiasm for audit and quality improvement would be
welcomed and research opportunities exist within Older peoples medicine.
Teaching
There
will be no formal teaching required within the post. There may be occasional
students working in the clinical areas. There is an expectation the ethos of
the team will support ongoing learning and development and therefore informal
clinical teaching to MDT members around individual patients and cases will be
expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
GP in intermediate care will have the following responsibilities:
Clinical
To
manage a clinical caseload of medically stable patients within intermediate
care/rehabilitation ward
To
work closely with a Multidisciplinary team to provide individualised care to
patients promoting return to independence via a Comprehensive Geriatric
Assessment
Work
closely with the hospital Older Peoples Medicine team and community frailty
teams
A
degree of flexibility will be required in keeping with the variability and
demands of the case mix
Management
and Leadership
Active
involvement in clinical governance process within intermediate
care/rehabilitation ward
Provide
visible leadership to promote a fair and supportive culture responsive to the
needs of the diversity of our patients, visitors and workforce.
Research
No
specific commitments but enthusiasm for audit and quality improvement would be
welcomed and research opportunities exist within Older peoples medicine.
Teaching
There
will be no formal teaching required within the post. There may be occasional
students working in the clinical areas. There is an expectation the ethos of
the team will support ongoing learning and development and therefore informal
clinical teaching to MDT members around individual patients and cases will be
expected.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified GP MRCGP for at least 3 years
- GMC full registration and currently on a performers list
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
- Possess a valid UK work permit (if appropriate)
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate qualification related to the speciality (geriatric medicine)
- Leadership and management experience
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Higher degree in research
- Publications in the last 2 years as first author
Qualities
Essential
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Alignment with the Trusts Core & Professional Behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Proactive and positive attitude
- Demonstrates personal and professional integrity
- Punctual and reliable
- Personable and approachable
- Commitment to the delivery of high-quality care and continuous service improvement
Experience
Essential
- Working as a medical practitioner with experience of working with older people
- Demonstrates a high level of professional practice and experience in disease management
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Previous and current experience of working in primary care
- Experience of handling confidential information and an up-to-date knowledge of data protection legislation
- Experience of team working and independently managing clinics
Desirable
- Older Peoples Medicine experience
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings
Other
Essential
- Committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability & willingness to travel to sites
- Member of defence union (MPS/MDU)
- Evidence of an annual NHS appraisal
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Competent in clinical system management and data handling
- Confident in using Microsoft applications and Outlook
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Ability to network and build collaborative relationships
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Understanding of management goals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified GP MRCGP for at least 3 years
- GMC full registration and currently on a performers list
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
- Possess a valid UK work permit (if appropriate)
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate qualification related to the speciality (geriatric medicine)
- Leadership and management experience
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Higher degree in research
- Publications in the last 2 years as first author
Qualities
Essential
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Alignment with the Trusts Core & Professional Behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Proactive and positive attitude
- Demonstrates personal and professional integrity
- Punctual and reliable
- Personable and approachable
- Commitment to the delivery of high-quality care and continuous service improvement
Experience
Essential
- Working as a medical practitioner with experience of working with older people
- Demonstrates a high level of professional practice and experience in disease management
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Previous and current experience of working in primary care
- Experience of handling confidential information and an up-to-date knowledge of data protection legislation
- Experience of team working and independently managing clinics
Desirable
- Older Peoples Medicine experience
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings
Other
Essential
- Committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability & willingness to travel to sites
- Member of defence union (MPS/MDU)
- Evidence of an annual NHS appraisal
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Competent in clinical system management and data handling
- Confident in using Microsoft applications and Outlook
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Ability to network and build collaborative relationships
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Understanding of management goals
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).
