Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a General Practitioner with Extended Role to
join our community paediatric service and develop our expanding skill mix. This is a new and exciting
opportunity for experienced, enthusiastic and flexible candidates with
innovative ideas to help shape and compliment the Community Paediatric services
in Bridgewater in Halton Borough. We provide a comprehensive range of community
paediatric medical and co-located services for children and young people who
have neurodevelopmental needs (including ASD and ADHD), disabilities, special
educational and social needs including Children in Care (CIC). The service is
delivered from a recently refurbished self-contained Child Development Centre
and/or peripheral clinics.
It is anticipated that the applicant will develop a specific role, subject to
their experience and interest and dependant on the departments requirements. A programme of training and supervision
will be developed in partnership with the successful candidate as required.
Applications
are invited from suitably qualified General Practitioners who are committed to
working in a multidisciplinary setting and keen to support service development.
By your application and C.V. you will be able to demonstrate that you have the
necessary skills and experience to enable you to work autonomously within the
specific role.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the General Practitioner with Extended
Role within Community Paediatrics is to provide a high-quality
service supporting Children and Young People to receive assessment,
investigation, diagnosis and appropriate support to optimise their quality of
life.
The GP with Extended Role (GPwER) is a GP who undertakes, in addition to their core general
practice, a role that is beyond the scope of GP training and that may require
further training. The GP
will work in and develop a specific area of expertise within the service
delivered.
One key
distinction is that a GPwERs management of the patient extends beyond the
medical model, and as a GP you will bring important additional skills in
practising holistically and dealing with complexity and uncertainty.
This new role is part of a well-established team of
Consultants and Specialty Grade Doctors as well as a range of staff, including
specialist Nurses. The Doctors work closely with
Bridgewater paediatric therapy staff, Health Visitors and School Nurses as part
of a Community Team working to support children and young people with additional
needs in Community.
The Bridgewater Community Doctors (Halton and Warrington)
support each other and meet for shared learning opportunities.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
To take on a specific role(s) as
required by the Department and that compliments your experience and interest.
Once
competencies are gained ; to undertake GPwER led clinics
and to provide support to more junior staff.
This includes integrated working with education and social services
staff and the provision of paediatric advice as required
To be involved in provision of advice
and outcome focused information for those who require Education Health and
Care Plans
To provide high quality caseload
management including high quality case records, ensuring adherence to
professional best practice.
Partnerships
To
carry out responsibilities, as a GPwER , and to work in close co-operation
with local authority staff and other clinical colleagues
To
promote close collaboration between community paediatrics, hospital
paediatric services and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
To work in partnership with Education
and Social Services colleagues to ensure child health needs are effectively
met
To occasionally attend
multidisciplinary support pathways / panels for children with significant
needs in order to provide a joined-up approach
Audit
Research and Professional Development
To offer professional advice to the
Clinical Director, Bridgewater Medical Director, Trust Board and partner
agencies on areas of responsibility as required.
To take part in service planning and
service development in conjunction with the Clinical Director in Paediatrics,
the Assistant Director and Clinical Manager for Child & Family Services,
other Senior Clinicians and Managers to provide an efficient surveillance
screening and prevention for children.
To continue with his/her professional
development and maintain good standing with the Royal College of General
Practice.
In order to demonstrate that the requirements of the GP
with Extended Role have been met. Keep an electronic record and log book to
include the following;
i.
evidence of the acquisition of the core knowledge
relevant to the extended role, including any relevant and appropriate
academic qualifications
ii.
documented
experience, and supervised training, within the specialty area of the
extended role
iii.
evidence of the
acquisition of the core skills relevant to the extended role, including
appropriate supervised demonstration of competence
iv.
evidence of
positive feedback that affirms the individuals communication and team
working skills, and ability to provide an appropriate standard of practice in
the extended role
v.
a structured
reference from the clinical supervisor that covers all intended clinical
areas of competence within the extended role.
To
encourage appropriate research within the Service supported by the Trust.
Training & Teaching
To participate in the training of
Nurses, Therapists, Education and Social Services staff and voluntary groups
and other staff as appropriate.
To participate in medical and
postgraduate training when required by the organisation
To undertake safeguarding training at
level 3, which will include the training required at levels 1-2.
Accountability and Review
The
GPwER is responsible to the Clinical Director in Community Paediatrics and
accountable to Bridgewater Medical Director and ultimately to the Trust
Board. Appropriate job plans will be
reviewed / agreed with the GPwER on an annual basis by the Clinical Director
Terms of Service
This
post is subject to national terms and conditions of service under the
conditions of a salaried general practitioner by a primary care trust
Applicants
for this post are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1972 and
are required to declare prosecutions or convictions including those
considered spent under this Act.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
To take on a specific role(s) as
required by the Department and that compliments your experience and interest.
Once
competencies are gained ; to undertake GPwER led clinics
and to provide support to more junior staff.
This includes integrated working with education and social services
staff and the provision of paediatric advice as required
To be involved in provision of advice
and outcome focused information for those who require Education Health and
Care Plans
To provide high quality caseload
management including high quality case records, ensuring adherence to
professional best practice.
Partnerships
To
carry out responsibilities, as a GPwER , and to work in close co-operation
with local authority staff and other clinical colleagues
To
promote close collaboration between community paediatrics, hospital
paediatric services and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
To work in partnership with Education
and Social Services colleagues to ensure child health needs are effectively
met
To occasionally attend
multidisciplinary support pathways / panels for children with significant
needs in order to provide a joined-up approach
Audit
Research and Professional Development
To offer professional advice to the
Clinical Director, Bridgewater Medical Director, Trust Board and partner
agencies on areas of responsibility as required.
To take part in service planning and
service development in conjunction with the Clinical Director in Paediatrics,
the Assistant Director and Clinical Manager for Child & Family Services,
other Senior Clinicians and Managers to provide an efficient surveillance
screening and prevention for children.
To continue with his/her professional
development and maintain good standing with the Royal College of General
Practice.
In order to demonstrate that the requirements of the GP
with Extended Role have been met. Keep an electronic record and log book to
include the following;
i.
evidence of the acquisition of the core knowledge
relevant to the extended role, including any relevant and appropriate
academic qualifications
ii.
documented
experience, and supervised training, within the specialty area of the
extended role
iii.
evidence of the
acquisition of the core skills relevant to the extended role, including
appropriate supervised demonstration of competence
iv.
evidence of
positive feedback that affirms the individuals communication and team
working skills, and ability to provide an appropriate standard of practice in
the extended role
v.
a structured
reference from the clinical supervisor that covers all intended clinical
areas of competence within the extended role.
To
encourage appropriate research within the Service supported by the Trust.
Training & Teaching
To participate in the training of
Nurses, Therapists, Education and Social Services staff and voluntary groups
and other staff as appropriate.
To participate in medical and
postgraduate training when required by the organisation
To undertake safeguarding training at
level 3, which will include the training required at levels 1-2.
Accountability and Review
The
GPwER is responsible to the Clinical Director in Community Paediatrics and
accountable to Bridgewater Medical Director and ultimately to the Trust
Board. Appropriate job plans will be
reviewed / agreed with the GPwER on an annual basis by the Clinical Director
Terms of Service
This
post is subject to national terms and conditions of service under the
conditions of a salaried general practitioner by a primary care trust
Applicants
for this post are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1972 and
are required to declare prosecutions or convictions including those
considered spent under this Act.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Qualifications
Essential
- evidence of a CCT or equivalent in general practice
- evidence of being currently registered and licensed and in good standing with the GMC
- evidence of continued practice in a primary care role on a performers list (or equivalent) and active engagement in an annual medical (whole scope of practice) appraisal.
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH by Examination or equivalent
- Higher degree e.g. MSc MD
- or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other
- relevant diplomas
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Paediatrics at Core Trainee level or above
- Able to prioritise workload effectively to manage targets within defined timescales
Desirable
- Comprehensive training in Paediatrics and all aspects of Community Paediatrics including safeguarding and looked after children
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g.
- child mental health, obstetrics, public
- health, general practice
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised and make expert clinical decisions.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Demonstrates knowledge of strategies for safeguarding management across the health community
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline: clinical governance, service planning
Desirable
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary group
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals
- Ability to communicate effectively e.g.
- verbally, report writing, thesis
- Knowledge of Code of Practice and Education legislation
- Formal training in teaching methods: demonstrated ability in teaching / training
Flexibility
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the organisation
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- On rare occasions there are parental / professional training sessions that occur at evenings or weekends. The post holder would receive significant notice of these events
Additional Criteria
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Qualifications
Essential
- evidence of a CCT or equivalent in general practice
- evidence of being currently registered and licensed and in good standing with the GMC
- evidence of continued practice in a primary care role on a performers list (or equivalent) and active engagement in an annual medical (whole scope of practice) appraisal.
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH by Examination or equivalent
- Higher degree e.g. MSc MD
- or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other
- relevant diplomas
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Paediatrics at Core Trainee level or above
- Able to prioritise workload effectively to manage targets within defined timescales
Desirable
- Comprehensive training in Paediatrics and all aspects of Community Paediatrics including safeguarding and looked after children
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g.
- child mental health, obstetrics, public
- health, general practice
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised and make expert clinical decisions.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Demonstrates knowledge of strategies for safeguarding management across the health community
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline: clinical governance, service planning
Desirable
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary group
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals
- Ability to communicate effectively e.g.
- verbally, report writing, thesis
- Knowledge of Code of Practice and Education legislation
- Formal training in teaching methods: demonstrated ability in teaching / training
Flexibility
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the organisation
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- On rare occasions there are parental / professional training sessions that occur at evenings or weekends. The post holder would receive significant notice of these events
Additional Criteria
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
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
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).
