Job summary
Bank GPs - Community Hospital Wards (Oxfordshire)Location: Across OxfordshireContract Type: Sessional (Bank)
Are you a GP looking for flexible, rewarding work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team?
In recent years, we've built a thriving team of General Practitioners who provide high-quality medical care to patients in our community hospital wards across Oxfordshire. Our GPs are highly valued members of a collaborative team, and many describe their work in this setting as both fulfilling and professionally enriching.
We are now looking to expand our bank of sessional GPs to help meet periods of increased demand, provide cover for annual leave, and support service continuity whenever additional medical input is needed.
What we offer:
* Flexible sessional work* The opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and experienced multi-disciplinary team* A chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a community hospital setting
If you're a motivated GP who enjoys working in a team environment and is looking for flexible sessional opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About the RoleThis position primarily involves providing medical cover to our community hospital wards located in Bicester, Oxford, Wallingford, and Didcot. There may also be opportunities to support teams at our other sites in Abingdon and Witney.
On any given day, you will be responsible for delivering face-to-face medical support to a maximum of two wards. In occasional circumstances, you may also be asked to offer senior clinical decision-making support to our skilled Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) at other locations.
You will be caring for patients who are:
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Receiving step-down care and rehabilitation following discharge from secondary care
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Admitted for step-up care from the community
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Occasionally requiring palliative support
Your work will include a mix of ward-based care, participation in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and remote or telephone support where appropriate.
Individualised training and support will be provided to successful GP applicants to ensure confidence and competence in this rewarding role.
About us
Oxford Health provides a comprehensive range of physical, mental health and social care services to the populations of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. In Oxfordshire, we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and in-patient settings including eight community hospitals and a Hospital at Home Team. The trust employs Specialist nurses (e.g. diabetes, heart failure, respiratory) Community Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapists, Podiatry, Minor Injury Units, Urgent Care, which includes the county Out of Hours GP service.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is a core partner of the Oxford Academic Health Sciences Centre. Research activity is a top priority for the Trust alongside high quality service provision and education and training. Jointly with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford Health hosts a NIHR-funded. Clinical Research Facility and a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working Arrangements & Future OpportunitiesWe offer flexible sessional work with both ad hoc shifts and block bookings availabletypically arranged 3 to 6 months in advance, depending on the site and day of the week. Looking ahead, there may be opportunities for suitable individuals to take on substantive roles as Community Hospital GPs.
In order to be eligible for this role you will need to hold the following medical qualifications: CCT in Geriatric Medicine, or CCT in General Internal Medicine, or Completion of GP training (either JCPTGP certificate (pre 2005) or MRCGP) (2).
This role is ideal for GPs with a particular interest in the care of older adults, and offers the chance to work within a well-established, supportive team. It also provides an excellent opportunity for GPs with portfolio careers who are seeking additional clinical sessions in a rewarding and collaborative environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working Arrangements & Future OpportunitiesWe offer flexible sessional work with both ad hoc shifts and block bookings availabletypically arranged 3 to 6 months in advance, depending on the site and day of the week. Looking ahead, there may be opportunities for suitable individuals to take on substantive roles as Community Hospital GPs.
In order to be eligible for this role you will need to hold the following medical qualifications: CCT in Geriatric Medicine, or CCT in General Internal Medicine, or Completion of GP training (either JCPTGP certificate (pre 2005) or MRCGP) (2).
This role is ideal for GPs with a particular interest in the care of older adults, and offers the chance to work within a well-established, supportive team. It also provides an excellent opportunity for GPs with portfolio careers who are seeking additional clinical sessions in a rewarding and collaborative environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- oCCT in Geriatric Medicine, oOR CCT in General Internal Medicine, OR Completion of GP training (either JCPTGP certificate (pre 2005) or MRCGP)
Experience
Essential
- Active NHS clinical experience in:- General (or Community) & Acute Geriatric Medicine; OR General Medicine OR General Practice with demonstrable experience in working with older people
Desirable
- oSubspecialty experience of working at the Interface between general medicine and primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- oCCT in Geriatric Medicine, oOR CCT in General Internal Medicine, OR Completion of GP training (either JCPTGP certificate (pre 2005) or MRCGP)
Experience
Essential
- Active NHS clinical experience in:- General (or Community) & Acute Geriatric Medicine; OR General Medicine OR General Practice with demonstrable experience in working with older people
Desirable
- oSubspecialty experience of working at the Interface between general medicine and primary care
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).
