Job summary
Job Summary
To work alongside the management team in
assisting with the running of the Bromley GP Alliance services.
The post holder is an experienced clinician who, acting within
their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient
from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and
evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and
expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within
the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the
clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the
general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of
policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
Main duties of the job
Duties and
Responsibilities
Independently prioritise, organise and manage a highly complex
patient caseload. Formulate differential diagnoses and specialist clinical
decisions following highly specialist assessment; provide highly specialist,
evidence-based intervention
Act as patient advocate in issues concerning their care.
Practice in compliance with their respective code of professional
conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable
for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of
responsibility and autonomy and the limits of own competence and professional
scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty
and incomplete information.
Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a
range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. of history-taking; holistic
assessment; identifying risk factors; mental health assessments; requesting,
undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests; and conducting health needs
assessments)
Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in
making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive changes.
Work collaboratively with an appropriate range of multi-agency and
inter-professional resources, developing, maintaining and evaluating links to
manage risk and issues across organisations and settings.
About us
Bromley GP Alliance (BGPA) Department Information
BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working
collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents,
covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population.
BGPAs partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub
(BETH). BETH supports education, training and professional development across
primary care in Bromley and beyond.
Organisational Values / Objectives
BGPAs goals
are to work strategically with Bromley
practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together
to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS.
BGPA aims to improve the morale of general
practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its
workforce.
BGPA will make a positive impact
on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners
including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to
improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships
- PCN Clinical Directors
- Senior Management of BGPA
- General Practitioners and other
staff within PCN Practices
- PCN staff
- Bromley ICB
- Other Bromley health and care
organisations
- Third Sector organisations
- Patients, family members and
carers
Communication
- Demonstrate
interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the BGPA
using persuasion, tact and reassurance where necessary.
- To
deal with all telephone calls related to the services, ensuring callers are
communicated with in a sensitive and effective manner and problems are dealt
with promptly and efficiently.
- Handle
confidential patient material in a sensitive and discrete fashion in compliance
with Bromley GP Alliance policy and procedure.
- To
be able to influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach
necessary performance target expectations.
- Liaise
with other departments and members of the Bromley GP Alliance and other
organisations to ensure the smooth running of the office and to assisting the
functioning of the team.
- The
post holder is required to follow Bromley GP Alliance policies and procedures
which are regularly updated including:
Confidentiality / Data Protection /
Freedom of Information
Post holders must maintain the
confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service
business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must
not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or
staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an
unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data
Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the
event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of
Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Bromley GP Alliances
FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships
- PCN Clinical Directors
- Senior Management of BGPA
- General Practitioners and other
staff within PCN Practices
- PCN staff
- Bromley ICB
- Other Bromley health and care
organisations
- Third Sector organisations
- Patients, family members and
carers
Communication
- Demonstrate
interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the BGPA
using persuasion, tact and reassurance where necessary.
- To
deal with all telephone calls related to the services, ensuring callers are
communicated with in a sensitive and effective manner and problems are dealt
with promptly and efficiently.
- Handle
confidential patient material in a sensitive and discrete fashion in compliance
with Bromley GP Alliance policy and procedure.
- To
be able to influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach
necessary performance target expectations.
- Liaise
with other departments and members of the Bromley GP Alliance and other
organisations to ensure the smooth running of the office and to assisting the
functioning of the team.
- The
post holder is required to follow Bromley GP Alliance policies and procedures
which are regularly updated including:
Confidentiality / Data Protection /
Freedom of Information
Post holders must maintain the
confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service
business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must
not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or
staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an
unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data
Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the
event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of
Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Bromley GP Alliances
FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical leadership Skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Teaching & mentorship in a clinical setting.
Experience
Essential
- Working autonomously in an advanced role
- Audits
- Research
Desirable
- Health Needs assessment
- Experience of working within primary care or general practice
- MDT Led Triage
- Experience of case management
Abilities
Essential
- Advanced Clinical Practice Skills
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical Examination skills
- Local & National Health policy
- Clinical Governance issues in primary care
Other
Essential
- Confident & able to inspire and motivate others
- Flexible and cooperative
- Empathetic, kind and caring
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered PG Dip/MSc in advanced clinical practice or equivalent
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Long term conditions qualifications
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical leadership Skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Teaching & mentorship in a clinical setting.
Experience
Essential
- Working autonomously in an advanced role
- Audits
- Research
Desirable
- Health Needs assessment
- Experience of working within primary care or general practice
- MDT Led Triage
- Experience of case management
Abilities
Essential
- Advanced Clinical Practice Skills
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical Examination skills
- Local & National Health policy
- Clinical Governance issues in primary care
Other
Essential
- Confident & able to inspire and motivate others
- Flexible and cooperative
- Empathetic, kind and caring
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered PG Dip/MSc in advanced clinical practice or equivalent
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Long term conditions qualifications
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).
