We are seeking a motivated Salaried General Practitioner (GP) with an interest in Acute Medicine to join our team and support delivery of our Multi Agency Telephone Coordination (MATCH) service - a bespoke, single point of access team based at our Wigton Community Hospital. The post holder will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care and advice through our MATCH service, working as our lead medical clinician in the HUB as part of the wider MATCH MDT.
As a Salaried GP in Acute Medicine, the post holder will work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, including advanced clinical practitioners, nurses, ICC colleagues and external partners such as NWAS, to deliver clinical advice and guidance for a broad range of urgent but non-life-threatening medical conditions. The post holder will be expected to actively join in teaching and training of wider clinical staff groups and to join in audit activity, as well as providing clinical leadership to the MATCH service. There will also be opportunities to work clinically within our Acute medical admission and SDEC units and the post holder will be seen as a valuable member of the wider clinical workforce.
The post holder's clinical expertise and leadership will ensure patients receive timely assessment, treatment, and clear onward care pathways from all referring partners.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert clinical care, advice and guidance within our MATCH HUB to support safe and effective care delivery.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
Contribute to direct clinical care within our Acute medical areas.
Play an active role in the wider unplanned care programme, including departmental meetings, multidisciplinary discussions, teaching sessions, and audit reviews.
Take part in audit and quality improvement activity, supporting evidence-based practice and service development.
Qualifications Essential
Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK
Fully registered with General Medical Council with current Licence to Practise
Hold a certified GP qualification (or within 6 months of qualification)
Registered on a regional Performers list with no restrictions to practise
Desirable
Understanding current issues within Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine and the future direction of the specialty
Benefits
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction.
Standard Check: £21.50 + administration cost £6.50 = £28 (deducted from salary over 4 months or one-off payment).
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost £6.50 = £56 (deducted from salary over 4 months or one-off payment).
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