Job summary
To provide an efficient and effective General Practitioner service which will reflect the values of the practice, meet patient needs and support the Clinical Lead, locum GP Partners, the nursing team and other colleagues in their work.
This post will require close working relationships with District General Hospitals, Specialist Services, Home Office Voluntary Sector and community teams to ensure the service is provided in line with national guidance from NHS England and Public Health England.
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs of our homeless, asylum seekers, and refugee population in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The post holder will have clear responsibility for identifying gaps in provision and supporting developments to ensure optimum service delivery.
The post- holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of a Primary Care Service to the borough's homeless; asylum seekers and refugee population with a focus on delivering services that are inclusive.
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient and effective General Practitioner service which will reflect the values of the practice, meet patient needs and support the Clinical Lead, locum GP Partners, the nursing team and other colleagues in their work.
This post will require close working relationships with District General Hospitals, Specialist Services, Home Office Voluntary Sector and community teams to ensure the service is provided in line with national guidance from NHS England and Public Health England.
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs of our homeless, asylum seekers, and refugee population in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The post holder will have clear responsibility for identifying gaps in provision and supporting developments to ensure optimum service delivery.
The post- holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of a Primary Care Service to the borough's homeless; asylum seekers and refugee population with a focus on delivering services that are inclusive.
About us
To provide an efficient and effective General Practitioner service which will reflect the values of the practice, meet patient needs and support the Clinical Lead, locum GP Partners, the nursing team and other colleagues in their work.
This post will require close working relationships with District General Hospitals, Specialist Services, Home Office Voluntary Sector and community teams to ensure the service is provided in line with national guidance from NHS England and Public Health England.
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs of our homeless, asylum seekers, and refugee population in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The post holder will have clear responsibility for identifying gaps in provision and supporting developments to ensure optimum service delivery.
The post- holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of a Primary Care Service to the borough's homeless; asylum seekers and refugee population with a focus on delivering services that are inclusive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an efficient and effective General Practitioner service which will reflect the values of the practice, meet patient needs and support the Clinical Lead, locum GP Partners, the nursing team and other colleagues in their work.
This post will require close working relationships with District General Hospitals, Specialist Services, Home Office Voluntary Sector and community teams to ensure the service is provided in line with national guidance from NHS England and Public Health England.
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs of our homeless, asylum seekers, and refugee population in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The post holder will have clear responsibility for identifying gaps in provision and supporting developments to ensure optimum service delivery.
The post- holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of a Primary Care Service to the borough's homeless; asylum seekers and refugee population with a focus on delivering services that are inclusive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an efficient and effective General Practitioner service which will reflect the values of the practice, meet patient needs and support the Clinical Lead, locum GP Partners, the nursing team and other colleagues in their work.
This post will require close working relationships with District General Hospitals, Specialist Services, Home Office Voluntary Sector and community teams to ensure the service is provided in line with national guidance from NHS England and Public Health England.
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs of our homeless, asylum seekers, and refugee population in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The post holder will have clear responsibility for identifying gaps in provision and supporting developments to ensure optimum service delivery.
The post- holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of a Primary Care Service to the borough's homeless; asylum seekers and refugee population with a focus on delivering services that are inclusive.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Vocationally trained and accredited GP with MRCGP
- Current registration with GMC and appropriate representation with a recognised medical defence organisation
Desirable
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- A good knowledge of and interest in general practice and primary care
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of issues pertaining to the health needs of vulnerable groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care/health care team
- Experience of and proven ability to manage a busy and varied primary care case load
Desirable
- Experience of working with Homeless, Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Vocationally trained and accredited GP with MRCGP
- Current registration with GMC and appropriate representation with a recognised medical defence organisation
Desirable
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- A good knowledge of and interest in general practice and primary care
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of issues pertaining to the health needs of vulnerable groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care/health care team
- Experience of and proven ability to manage a busy and varied primary care case load
Desirable
- Experience of working with Homeless, Asylum Seekers and Refugees
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
