Job summary
Bank GP Edgware Urgent Care/ Walk In Centre
We have opportunities for General Practitioners to join our temporary staff bank at the Edgware Urgent Care and Walk in Centre.
Working within the local integrated care system the services provide high quality unscheduled care to adults and children presenting with illness and injury conditions and both services benefit from the availability of x-ray facilities. A proportion of our patients are also seen by appointment via NHS-111.
You will be supported by a friendly team of experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners and reception colleagues.
Applicants must be registered with the GMC and hold MRCGP qualification
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities:o To provide high quality medical services in the context of a Walk-In Centre to thepatientso Provide support to the team of nurse practitioners and healthcare staff in theassessment and treatment of unscheduled, same day walk-in consultations.o Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems,whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within theorganisationo Using evidence based knowledge when treating patientso To provide appropriate health education and advice to patients attending the WICo To appropriately request and interpret investigations including ECGs and X-rays.o Referring to other care providers or 999 if appropriateo Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes in conjunction with localpolicy and professional guidelineso Issuing computer-generated acute prescriptions
About us
We providecommunity health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire.
Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to:
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stay well
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manage their own health with the right support
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avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.
We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives.
Our vision:deliver great care closer to home.
Our mission: working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSEThe post holder will participate with colleagues to maintain a rota of cover for Edgware(9am-930pm) and/or Finchley (8.30am-10pm) Urgent Care / Walk-In Centres. They will berequired to work flexibly over the range of shifts within the working hours. He/she willparticipate with colleagues to provide clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients andmanage the workload of the facility. They will also provide support to other healthcare staffto ensure highest standards of care for all patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSEThe post holder will participate with colleagues to maintain a rota of cover for Edgware(9am-930pm) and/or Finchley (8.30am-10pm) Urgent Care / Walk-In Centres. They will berequired to work flexibly over the range of shifts within the working hours. He/she willparticipate with colleagues to provide clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients andmanage the workload of the facility. They will also provide support to other healthcare staffto ensure highest standards of care for all patients.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- To provide high quality medical services in the context of a Walk-In Centre to the patients o Provide support to the team of nurse practitioners and healthcare staff in the assessment and treatment of unscheduled, same day walk-in consultations.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- To provide high quality medical services in the context of a Walk-In Centre to the patients o Provide support to the team of nurse practitioners and healthcare staff in the assessment and treatment of unscheduled, same day walk-in consultations.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
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).
