Job summary
Applications are welcomed for the role of General Practitioner in our Urgent Treatment Centres at both Hastings (Conquest) and Eastbourne District General Hospital, which sits within the Urgent Care division.
Candidates must be on the GP Register with the GMC.
Urgent Treatment Centres are being developed nationally with the aim to provide same day 'urgent treatment' operating in a fully integrated way with the local community.
We want General Practitioners who have an interest in complex presentations and challenges who are enthusiastic to assist with the development of the service. We require individuals who share our vision of excellence promoting better health for our patients in the heart of East Sussex.
We welcome applications from those seeking a part-time substantive contract.
Main duties of the job
An integral part of the vision is to provide an urgent care stream from the front door of the Emergency Department and develop innovative interoperable ways to ensure that the patients receive the right care at the right time and in the right place.
Please see job description attached to advert.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration with the GMC- on the GP Register
- On the UK specialist register for General Practice or within 6 months of being so
- At least 6 months experience of working within the UK NHS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Competence to treat adult and paediatric cases likely to be discharged home, including psychological and gynaecological emergencies
Desirable
- oPrevious working in a walk in centre, urgent treatment centre or emergency department
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Prioritisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team and be governed by ESHT policies and procedures
- Effective negotiation skills
- Understanding principles of clinical governance
- Awareness of safeguarding mechanisms for adults and children
- Demonstrates leadership and motivational skills
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Knowledge of local and national agendas in respect of urgent care
- Able to use eOasis, IBIS, SystmOne
Other
Essential
- The ability to self motivate
- A flexible approach to team rota planning
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to recognise own limitations and act on appropriately
- Willingness to learn new competencies
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration with the GMC- on the GP Register
- On the UK specialist register for General Practice or within 6 months of being so
- At least 6 months experience of working within the UK NHS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Competence to treat adult and paediatric cases likely to be discharged home, including psychological and gynaecological emergencies
Desirable
- oPrevious working in a walk in centre, urgent treatment centre or emergency department
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Prioritisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team and be governed by ESHT policies and procedures
- Effective negotiation skills
- Understanding principles of clinical governance
- Awareness of safeguarding mechanisms for adults and children
- Demonstrates leadership and motivational skills
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Knowledge of local and national agendas in respect of urgent care
- Able to use eOasis, IBIS, SystmOne
Other
Essential
- The ability to self motivate
- A flexible approach to team rota planning
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to recognise own limitations and act on appropriately
- Willingness to learn new competencies
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance
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).
