Job summary Lead GP Urgent Treatment Centre 10 PA 's We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated clinician to join our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). You will be responsible for the care of patients that access this service. The service will be delivered by GPs and primary care ACPs. The UTC is open 7 days a week from 0900 am to 10 pm and is co-located to Stepping Hill emergency Department. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the UTC and you will work in partnership with all relevant stakeholders. The multi-disciplinary team comprises of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Senior Nurses. Main duties of the job To act as an autonomous clinician providing clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment (where appropriate), for patients that attend the UTC, either walk in patients or those referred from other stakeholders such as the NHS 111. Evaluate clinical information from history and examination and initiate appropriate treatment, referral, or discharge. Refer patients to other appropriate care settings, where necessary Prescribe, supply and / or administer medication and treatments according to agreed protocols, within scope of competence. To be aware of and work within the performance framework for the UTC service (key performance indicators) Clinical Quality Commission and the Quality Requirements for UTC. To empower service users to access the service through the most appropriate means and to encourage self-care where clinically appropriate. To provide clinical support to the UTC. The post-holder will work with other GP appointees and ACPs to manage a clinically effective Urgent Treatment Centre. The post-holder will participate in clinical audit and service evaluation. To take clinical responsibility for themselves and to provide assistance and supervision to other health professionals, particularly ACPs as required. To assist in the maintenance of clinical standards to share in the efficient running of the service. To be aware of local, regional and national policies which affect the delivery of health and social care. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: Annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Recognised Medical Degree MRCGP Full GMC registration and licence to practice Certificate of completion of relevant training Desirable Relevant Higher Degree or management qualification Knowledge, Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to lead a team Previous experience in Primary Care setting i.e. OOH, walk in centre, UTC. Broad experience in management of patients in urgent care settings and primary care Possess good organisational and teaching skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills Desirable Leading a multi-disciplinary team Primary and secondary care interface experience Membership of appropriate societies Teaching and Training Essential Commitment to and experience of undergraduates, ACPs and postgraduates learning and teaching Desirable Commitment to and aptitude for the training of staff from a range of health and care related disciplines Completion of formal training in the teaching and assessment of junior medical staff Research / Audits / Publications Essential Ability to supervise audit projects Understanding of the principles of audit / research Desirable Experience of involvement in a research project and publication or published audit report Certificate of 'Good Clinical Practice' in research Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Recognised Medical Degree MRCGP Full GMC registration and licence to practice Certificate of completion of relevant training Desirable Relevant Higher Degree or management qualification Knowledge, Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to lead a team Previous experience in Primary Care setting i.e. OOH, walk in centre, UTC. Broad experience in management of patients in urgent care settings and primary care Possess good organisational and teaching skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills Desirable Leading a multi-disciplinary team Primary and secondary care interface experience Membership of appropriate societies Teaching and Training Essential Commitment to and experience of undergraduates, ACPs and postgraduates learning and teaching Desirable Commitment to and aptitude for the training of staff from a range of health and care related disciplines Completion of formal training in the teaching and assessment of junior medical staff Research / Audits / Publications Essential Ability to supervise audit projects Understanding of the principles of audit / research Desirable Experience of involvement in a research project and publication or published audit report Certificate of 'Good Clinical Practice' in research 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE United Kingdom Employer's website