Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated General practitioner , to join West London Forensic services, based at Primary Health care , St Bernard's Hospital Ealing. This is a full time post.
The role of General Practitioner within West London Forensic Services provides an exciting opportunity to be part of an outstanding forensic service and to provide integrated mental and physical health care.
Main duties of the job
The role is responsible for providing routine and urgent support to the inpatients detained within the service who present with a range of complex physical health needs.
The GP is part of a motivated group of staff who work within primary healthcare who work collaboratively to manage chronic physical health conditions in conjunction with the Responsible Clinicians and ward multidisciplinary teams.
The team is actively involved in quality improvement and has specifically been looking at interfaces with the acute hospitals seeking to improve referrals and communication to ensure equivalence of care for our population and to reduce inequalities.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- General Practitioner who holds a Certificate of Completion of Training
Desirable
- Psychiatry or alcohol and substance misuse training
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Listed on the GMC GP Register and the National Performers List.
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local agendas in respect of Primary Care
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of delivering QOF and Enhanced Services
- Experience of service redesign
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- General Practitioner who holds a Certificate of Completion of Training
Desirable
- Psychiatry or alcohol and substance misuse training
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Listed on the GMC GP Register and the National Performers List.
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local agendas in respect of Primary Care
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of delivering QOF and Enhanced Services
- Experience of service redesign
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).
