Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative part time GP to work in our Rapid Diagnostic Clinic Service (RDC) at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. This service runs from both Epsom and St Helier sites in order to improve capture of our local population. It is envisioned, that the recruitment of two part time GPs will improve cross cover during leave.
RDC is a service that has been designed to deal with patients who simply do not fit a set of obvious symptoms criteria. The ones that you encounter where your "gut feeling tells there is something wrong, but you can't put your fingers on it".
These are the type of patients that service aims to capture. These are also the patients who, due to the non-specificity of their symptoms, end up having to access emergency services multiple times or are referred to several acute specialties before a diagnosis is made, which unfortunately can result in late stage diagnosis.
Main duties of the job
The GP will work with two RDC Advanced Nurse Practitioners to support the service by triaging, sign posting referrals to the appropriate diagnostic tests and where necessary divert referrals into the appropriate Cancer MDT meetings for an opinion or full management of those patients.
Applicants will be qualified GP's preferably with acute medical experience and a desire for innovation.
A similar service has run at Chelsea Westminster Hospital for several years and a recent roll out of this service has just started at St George's Hospital.
Funding for this service is guaranteed for one year. The long term future of this service is likely to involve the incorporation of this service into the Two Week Pathways framework with continued CCG funding.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please email:
Dr Caroline Ebdon, Clinical Lead for RDC & Haematology oncology Consultant) c.ebdon@nhs.net or Gabriel Salah, General Manager for Cancer and Clinical Services g.salah@nhs.net
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offersan extensive range of services, includingcancer,pathology,surgery, andgynaecologyto over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals,Epsom HospitalandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingSutton Hospital.
St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).
The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust) across Sutton that provide care to Sutton's older population are coming together to work as one team.
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post requires a general practitioner who has successfully attained their MRCGPqualification. In addition, the following is required: An excellent clinician who can bring their General Practice expertise to theRDC. Ideally, experience of secondary care oncology as part of their current orprevious placements / jobs / rotations. This can be experience as part ofGPVTS training. Enthusiasm to develop their knowledge and skills in oncology. There is theopportunity for complete an MSc in Oncology which is encouraged, but is notmandatory. Is committed to team working in a multi-professional setting. Understands the importance of audit and research in the continuingdevelopment of oncology practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post requires a general practitioner who has successfully attained their MRCGPqualification. In addition, the following is required: An excellent clinician who can bring their General Practice expertise to theRDC. Ideally, experience of secondary care oncology as part of their current orprevious placements / jobs / rotations. This can be experience as part ofGPVTS training. Enthusiasm to develop their knowledge and skills in oncology. There is theopportunity for complete an MSc in Oncology which is encouraged, but is notmandatory. Is committed to team working in a multi-professional setting. Understands the importance of audit and research in the continuingdevelopment of oncology practice
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- GMC registration
- MRCGP
Desirable
- BSc or MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post CCT clinical experience
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Clear professional development need for this post
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Understands fully concepts around informed choice of patients and competency
- Able to perform venepuncture and IV cannulation
Desirable
- Experience in palliative medicine or oncology
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Audit and understanding of underlying principles
- Broad range of IT skills
- Personal time management skills
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Ability to organise inpatient and out-patient waiting lists
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Can apply principles of clinical pharmacology to everyday practice
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups
Desirable
- Teaching skills course
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical trials
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
- Has an evidence based approach to clinical care
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Aware of own limitations
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload
- Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team
- Non-judgemental approach to patient and carer
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with Consultant colleagues and Application / Interview 12 management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- GMC registration
- MRCGP
Desirable
- BSc or MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post CCT clinical experience
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Clear professional development need for this post
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Understands fully concepts around informed choice of patients and competency
- Able to perform venepuncture and IV cannulation
Desirable
- Experience in palliative medicine or oncology
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Audit and understanding of underlying principles
- Broad range of IT skills
- Personal time management skills
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Ability to organise inpatient and out-patient waiting lists
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Can apply principles of clinical pharmacology to everyday practice
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups
Desirable
- Teaching skills course
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical trials
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
- Has an evidence based approach to clinical care
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Aware of own limitations
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload
- Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team
- Non-judgemental approach to patient and carer
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with Consultant colleagues and Application / Interview 12 management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
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).
