Overview
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Position
SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER – Adult Medical Advisor
Part-Time (2 hours per week) 12 months Fixed Term Post
Salary – from £77,160 to £115,167 (pro rata as applicable)
About the role
NHS Forth Valley welcomes applications from doctors interested in working as a salaried GP with specific responsibilities for acting as Adult Medical Advisor. Applicants for this salaried part-time GP post will be providing medical professional support for adult applicants from Forth Valley for Adoption, Fostering, Kinship care including babysitters, adults in a ‘caring’ household. The post will be for an initial period of 12 months and subject to review following that period. The successful applicants would support the preparation of medical information reports for the above purposes.
Responsibilities
* Provide medical professional support for adult applicants from Forth Valley for Adoption, Fostering, Kinship care including babysitters, adults in a ‘caring’ household.
* Support the preparation of medical information reports for the above purposes.
* Support continuity of service provision; may require working across board managed practices.
Qualifications and requirements
* A good knowledge of the National Health Service General Medical Services Contract requirements with a good understanding of Clinical Governance.
* Evidence of recent continued academic and professional development.
* Certificate of Prescribed Experience from JCPTGP or equivalent; must be registered with the General Medical Council and the General Practitioner Register by the time of appointment. A Royal College of General Practitioner qualification will be advantageous.
* Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills.
* The requirement to be registered with the General Medical Council and the General Practitioner Register by the time of appointment.
* It is a requirement that all applicants meet the criteria for joining the NHS Forth Valley Performers by the time of appointment.
Benefits
Working as a salaried general practitioner provides benefits including enhanced job security, paid annual leave, study leave and parental leave in accordance with Board policies. Every attempt will be made to ensure consistency of location for successful applicants to enable continuity of service provision. However, if circumstances dictate there may be a requirement to work across our board managed practices.
Enquiries and how to apply
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Scott Williams, Deputy Medical Director, Primary Care on 01786 434030 or email scott.williams@nhs.scot. Closing Date: Sunday 28th September. Interview Date: TBC. Please quote Reference Number 225695 on all correspondence.
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