Job summary
We are looking for an experienced GP/Consultant Geriatrician to lead a new multi-disciplinary team delivering home visits to the housebound patients within the Swadlincote Primary Care Network.
You will have an interest in house bound patients, care of the elderly and delivering care in the most appropriate and efficient way possible.
Team up is a Derbyshire initiative bringing together local Health, Social Care and Voluntary Sector provision to deliver the best care for our patients.
The Home Visiting Service is a key part of Team Up. More information on Team Up can be found here Team Up Derbyshire Flyer Joined Up Care Derbyshire
More information about the role of a Community GP/Consultant Community Geriatrician can be found here Team Up Derbyshire - Working as a Community GP in Derbyshire - YouTube
We will consider full-time or part-time working for this role.
Main duties of the job
If you are the kind of person who is interested in developing and growing new ways of delivering Primary care; leading a team of high performing senior clinical staff (GPs, ACPs, ANPs, Matrons); working in a collaborative way; supporting the professional development of others and delivering care in a holistic way then this is the job for you.
You will be employed by Derbyshire Community Health Service NHS Foundation Trust delivering care for the patients registered with the 5 practices within Swadlincote Primary Care Network.
You will work closely with the GP's and other staff within the PCN, the Home Visiting Service Team and the wider DCHS Community Teams. The key responsibility will be triaging and managing referrals to the HVS and allocating them to the most appropriate clinician in the team.
You will also provide support, advice and guidance to the team. Leading the development of the team and the HVS alongside the PCN is also a significant part of the role.
This is a very exciting time to be joining the team here in South Derbyshire as we work to bring together the Health, Social Care and Voluntary sectors to provide the best care in the right place at the right time for our patients.
About us
This is a new Team of highly skilled healthcare professionals employed by DCHS with full NHS terms and conditions including access to the NHS Pension scheme.
You will be working on behalf of Swadlincote PCN.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
You will lead a small multi-disciplinary team of Community Healthcare Practitioners to manage and deliver home visits for Swadlincote PCN.
This is direct work with patients and their carers either in person or remotely. You will also contribute to the development of Team Up & the Home Visiting service working with other clinicians.
Working in conjunction with the Team Up operational lead and Home Visiting Service clinical lead(s), the post holder will develop and deliver a safe and effective service, developing new ways of working and clinical pathways in accordance with key local and national clinical standards, for the service areas of Acute Home visiting, urgent community response, enhanced health in care homes and anticipatory care.
The post holder will work with key stakeholders and partners locally to contribute to the ongoing development of the service, promoting a cross organisational and multi-agency approach to the delivery of care for local residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
You will lead a small multi-disciplinary team of Community Healthcare Practitioners to manage and deliver home visits for Swadlincote PCN.
This is direct work with patients and their carers either in person or remotely. You will also contribute to the development of Team Up & the Home Visiting service working with other clinicians.
Working in conjunction with the Team Up operational lead and Home Visiting Service clinical lead(s), the post holder will develop and deliver a safe and effective service, developing new ways of working and clinical pathways in accordance with key local and national clinical standards, for the service areas of Acute Home visiting, urgent community response, enhanced health in care homes and anticipatory care.
The post holder will work with key stakeholders and partners locally to contribute to the ongoing development of the service, promoting a cross organisational and multi-agency approach to the delivery of care for local residents.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A Doctor/Consultant on the relevant specialty register
- Current registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Royal College membership
- Mentorship and Supervision Qualification or equivalent experience (eg GP Trainer, DMP)
- Mentorship and Supervision Qualification or equivalent experience (eg GP Trainer, DMP)
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- A good knowledge of and interest in community care
- Experience of leading a team of senior clinicians
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of supporting Urgent Treatment Centres or an aspect of emergency care or a willingness to develop skills in this area with Trust support (If that is your desired area of alignment)
- Education and Mentorship of senior clinical colleagues (eg. Advanced Clinical Practitioners or similar) or a willingness to develop skills in this area with Trust support
- Experience of working with patients living with frailty, or a willingness to develop skills in this area with Trust support (If that is your desired area of alignment)
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A Doctor/Consultant on the relevant specialty register
- Current registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Royal College membership
- Mentorship and Supervision Qualification or equivalent experience (eg GP Trainer, DMP)
- Mentorship and Supervision Qualification or equivalent experience (eg GP Trainer, DMP)
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- A good knowledge of and interest in community care
- Experience of leading a team of senior clinicians
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of supporting Urgent Treatment Centres or an aspect of emergency care or a willingness to develop skills in this area with Trust support (If that is your desired area of alignment)
- Education and Mentorship of senior clinical colleagues (eg. Advanced Clinical Practitioners or similar) or a willingness to develop skills in this area with Trust support
- Experience of working with patients living with frailty, or a willingness to develop skills in this area with Trust support (If that is your desired area of alignment)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
