GP Practitioner
The closing date is 19 November 2025
Are you a passionate GP or Medical Consultant with experience in care of the older person or rehab medicine, looking for a dynamic role at the forefront of innovation? Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's IMEC Division is leading an exciting transformation at Clifton Hospital, and we are searching for a visionary GP or Medical Consultant to play a key part.
In this exciting role, you'll:
* Be a key architect in redesigning Clifton's care models, putting patient experience and well-being at the heart of everything we do.
* Champion collaboration within IMEC, fostering a seamless patient journey across primary and secondary care.
* Help define Clifton Hospital's unique identity within the division, building on its existing strengths and embracing IMEC's innovative spirit.
* Work with a forward-thinking team at Clifton Hospital, known for its collaborative and supportive environment.
* If you're a GP or Medical Consultant who thrives on a challenge and is passionate about making a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals offers a supportive and stimulating environment, a strong leadership team, and a commitment to innovation. Join us and be part of something truly special. This is a fantastic opportunity for a GP or Medical Consultant leader who wants to make a real impact.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work predominantly at Clifton Hospital where there is a strong focus on multi-disciplinary teamwork. The post holder will receive leadership support from the Divisional Team.
* Support the progression of patient pathways in line with the Clifton Transformation Model.
* Provide medical review to include assessment and management of the deteriorating patient.
* Participate in regular MDT board rounds to review patient care and progress towards discharge.
* Support the screening/review of referred patients from varying clinical services including repatriations from external Trusts.
* Maintain knowledge and skills with utilisation of relevant e-portfolio. Study leave provision will be available.
* Participate in training of advanced clinical practitioners and medical undergraduates.
* Contribute towards mortality review processes, clinical audit and clinical governance & educational meetings.
* Form part of the weekend on-call rota (combination of resident and non-resident) with other specialty doctors. Prospective cover will be required to meet service needs.
* Share with colleagues and other intermediate level staff in dictation of documentation in respect of patients, where appropriate, in addition to general administrative duties as part of the role.
About us
We're thrilled you're considering joining our team and making a real difference in the lives of our patients.
Within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Clifton Hospital plays a vital role in providing exceptional care for our older population. Clifton Hospital is dedicated to fostering well-being, independence, and a high quality of life for our senior patients.
Clifton Hospital excels in its rehabilitation services. Our team works diligently to help patients regain their independence after an illness or injury. Clifton Hospital has strong links with community services, allowing for a smooth transition back to familiar surroundings after discharge.
By joining our Integrated Medicine and Emergency Care Division at Clifton Hospital, you'll become a leader in shaping the future of care. This is your chance to make a lasting impact and be part of something special.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work predominantly at Clifton Hospital where there is a strong focus on multi-disciplinary teamwork. The post holder will receive leadership support from the Divisional Team and will deliver a wide range of clinical care in managing patients in a community hospital setting. There is also a requirement of weekend on-call provision.
* Support the progression of patient pathways in line with the Clifton Transformation Model.
* Provide medical review to include assessment and management of the deteriorating patient.
* Participate in regular MDT board rounds to review patient care and progress towards discharge.
* Support the screening/review of referred patients from varying clinical services including repatriations from external Trusts.
* Maintain knowledge and skills with utilisation of relevant e-portfolio. Study leave provision will be available.
* Participate in training of advanced clinical practitioners and medical undergraduates.
* Contribute towards mortality review processes, clinical audit and clinical governance & educational meetings.
* Participate in an annual appraisal & job plan review with an allocated Consultant.
* Form part of the weekend on-call rota (combination of resident and non-resident) with other specialty doctors. Prospective cover will be required to meet service needs.
* Share with colleagues and other intermediate level staff in dictation of documentation in respect of patients, where appropriate, in addition to general administrative duties as part of the role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Full and current unrestricted GMC (UK) registration on the GP register. Successful completion of General Practice Specialist Training
* Broad exposure to general and geriatric medicine in the UK
* Experience in service development and improvement
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and allied health professionals
* Previous experience of working in the NHS / NHS working practices and systems
Skills & Ability
* Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty
* Skills in team leadership and being a productive team member. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Active participation in British Geriatric Society activities
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.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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