Job summary
We are recruiting for a General Practitioner who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake consultations which may include telephone triage and/or face-to-face either at the designated base or alternatively at the patients home residence.
Provision of support and teaching to the multiprofessional team. To work within government set National Quality Requirements (NQRs) and local Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the Urgent Care Service.
Active participation in Clinical Governance, audit & research activities of these services.
Administrative tasks for these services
Keeping up to date & participating in CME & CPD
Participation in annual appraisals
To be aware of current Safeguarding processes and refer as appropriate to Social Services/other external agencies.
To liaise with local health services, Hospitals, Walk-in Centre, Social Services, District Nursing teams, Palliative Care teams and other external services when a patient referral or specialist advice is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake consultations which may include telephone triage and/or face-to-face either at the designated base or alternatively at the patients home residence.
Provision of support and teaching to the multiprofessional team. To work within government set National Quality Requirements (NQRs) and local Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the Urgent Care Service.
Active participation in Clinical Governance, audit & research activities of these services.
Administrative tasks for these services
Keeping up to date & participating in CME & CPD
Participation in annual appraisals
To be aware of current Safeguarding processes and refer as appropriate to Social Services/other external agencies.
To liaise with local health services, Hospitals, Walk-in Centre, Social Services, District Nursing teams, Palliative Care teams and other external services when a patient referral or specialist advice is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RCGP Membership.
- Registered as a GP on National performers list
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written & spoken English that are adequate to enable highly effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date & is safe to practice
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical
Clincial Governance
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations.
- Participation in audit.
- Familiarity with clinical governance systems
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to listen & take in others' perspectives
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making
- Directs & supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to provide constructive feedback
- Demonstrable influencing and team working skills in a multi-professional environment.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others & demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
- Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline.
- Able to adapt & work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care
- Promotes equality & diversity
Probity
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions & demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others.
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Commitment to on-going CPD
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal and self-development and progress. Self awareness & ability to accept & learn from feedback
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RCGP Membership.
- Registered as a GP on National performers list
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written & spoken English that are adequate to enable highly effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date & is safe to practice
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical
Clincial Governance
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations.
- Participation in audit.
- Familiarity with clinical governance systems
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to listen & take in others' perspectives
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making
- Directs & supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to provide constructive feedback
- Demonstrable influencing and team working skills in a multi-professional environment.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others & demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
- Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline.
- Able to adapt & work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care
- Promotes equality & diversity
Probity
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions & demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others.
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Commitment to on-going CPD
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal and self-development and progress. Self awareness & ability to accept & learn from feedback
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).
