A new Care Home has opened in our PCN area and to continue to provide great care for patients, we are recruiting a GP to help by providing a weekly Ward Round at the new Care Home.
Main duties of the job
By providing a proactive and holistic service, the GP will help improve the health and well being of the patients whilst being supported by the PCN, practice staff and other specialist services. As we move towards Neighbourhood working, part of the role will involve linking with and developing the service to align with the goals of the Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England.
The ward round will generally take place face-to-face in the morning, with dedicated time in the afternoon to complete any referrals, liaise with practices or other care providers and undertake additional tasks related to the wellbeing of the Care Home patients. This second session could be at a local practice or potentially remotely. There is some flexibility on the day of the ward round and could be Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
The role is currently funded for one year, but we hope to extend.
About us
About the PCN:
Newcastle Inner West PCN comprises 5 GP practices with a total population of approximately 54,500 patients.
We have areas of above average deprivation and a diverse population.
We are committed to improving the care and access for our patients and strive to reduce health inequality across the system.
About the Care Home:
The Care Home is made up of a mix of studio and 1 bed apartments. The majority of residents are aged 18-64 but they are licensed for ages 65+ as well. It is a mixed gender unit.
They offer Outcomes Based Commissioning Packages so the idea is that residents will move out and into their own accommodation after a period of support and rehab.
Residents will have mental health and/or neuro-disability and are likely to have challenging behaviours. The Care Home is not registered to provide Learning Disability care. It is not a drug and alcohol rehab centre but given the category of patients, some individuals may present with substance misuse issues.
The Care Home has direct access to OT and Physio and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practitioners. There is a registered nurse on site 24/7 and they have staff ratios of 1:3 daytime and 1:5 nighttime.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Undertakescheduled ward rounds for patients in designated care homes or community wardsettings.
Providecomprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of complex andfrail patients.
Reviewlong-term conditions, polypharmacy, mental capacity, frailty, and end-of-lifecare needs.
Leador contribute to anticipatory care planning, including DNACPR and treatmentescalation plans.
Supportprompt response to clinical deterioration to prevent avoidable hospitaladmissions.
Prescribesafely and cost-effectively in line with local and national guidance.
Multidisciplinary Working
Workclosely with the PCN multidisciplinary team including Advanced ClinicalPractitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Community Nurses, Allied HealthProfessionals, and care staff.
Workclosely with patients registered GP practice
Participatein MDT meetings to coordinate care for complex patients.
Provideclinical advice and leadership to PCN staff involved in ward-based care.
Network DES Delivery
Supportdelivery of Network DES requirements including Enhanced Health in Care Homes.
Contributeto proactive care for people with complex needs.
Assistwith data collection, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
Governance and Safety
Maintainaccurate and timely clinical records.
Complywith GMC standards, NHS policies, and PCN clinical governance requirements.
Participatein audit, significant event reviews, and safeguarding processes.
Professional Development
MaintainGP revalidation and CPD requirements.
Participatein appraisal and PCN education activities.
Supporttraining and supervision of learners where appropriate.
General
Tocarry out any other reasonable requests by the employer
Person Specification
Experience
* A good knowledge and interest in general practice and primary and community care.
* Experience caring for frail or complex patients.
* Some understanding of the emerging integrated care system arrangements and the implications for general practice.
* Interest in frailty, elderly care, or integrated care models.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
* Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Committed to own continuing personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
* Good communicator and motivator.
* A collegial team spirit and desire to work with a range of stakeholders.
* Knowledge of local health issues in own PCN.
* Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders across the health and social care system.
* Experience in care home or community ward settings.
* Leadership or service development experience within a PCN.
Qualifications
* GMC-registered General Practitioner with license to practice.
* Completion of GP specialty training (CCT).
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.
Depending on experience£10,500 to £11,500 per annualised session
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