General Practitioner (GP) - Enhanced Access
The post holder will work as part of a team for the Primary Care Enhanced Access Service based in both Havant and Waterlooville.
The post holder will provide clinical assessment and treatment for the delivery of a safe, efficient, and reliable service. They will work closely with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, forming links and developing relationships with secondary care, GP colleagues, and the wider healthcare community. The post holder will ensure patients receive optimal care in the correct setting. Health policies and standard operating procedures will be adhered to and, if relevant, refined.
In the planned primary care clinic, patients will undergo clinical assessment and review, examination, and appropriate investigations (e.g. x-rays, scans, blood tests); a diagnosis and management plan will then be agreed. On occasion, onward referrals to specialties may be required, and credible referrals will be expected.
The service is staffed by a team of GPs, Nurses, Paramedics, Healthcare Assistants, and non-clinical staff.
LocationTo cover Havant Health Centre and The Oaks, Waterlooville HoursWe are seeking cover for the following times: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 18:00 21:00 Saturday: 09:00 17:00 Ideally, these hours will be covered by one contracted individual; however, we are open to considering more than one applicant to ensure full cover, on either a contracted or bank basis.
Main duties of the job
You'll ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, while contributing to the development of a high-quality, reliable service.
* Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
* Request and interpret investigations (e.g. x-rays, scans, blood tests).
* Make safe and appropriate referrals to secondary care.
* Deliver emergency care when required while awaiting transfer.
* Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues.
* Contribute to teaching, training, and service improvement.
About us
PHL Group was foundedin 2009 by a team of commercial partners and experienced General Practitionerswith a clear vision of providing services that would contribute to and benefitthe local healthcare economy. PHL (formerlyknown as Hampshire Doctors on Call) runs Integrated Urgent Care, which evolvedfrom the former Out of Hours model, for localities in Hampshire and the Isle ofWight. All of the core services which look after patients with an urgent healthcareneed are joined up together, and PHL work closely with system partners such as SouthCentral Ambulance Service. The services we operate include call handling,telephone clinical assessment, out of hours home visiting services and some face-to-facePrimary Care appointments services in Hampshire. In 2021 a newly formedHealthcare Division was created and incorporates PHLs Urgent Care, PrimaryCare and Youla Care Concierge Services. The new division combines PHL'shealthcare operations into one team and utilises internal and externalresources efficiently to achieve our organisations vision: to be an innovativehealthcare enabler, known for providing a range of high-quality care.
PHL Group aims to assist candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted healthcare organisation.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
The GP will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriatecare is delivered in the right place, at the right time. The post holder will be expected to:
Maintainthe highest clinical standards for all patients accessing the service.
Assess,investigate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with clinical needswhich can be met by primary care ensure appropriate coding planned andopportunistically to support the delivery of QOF, LCS, DES and CQUINs.
Referto secondary care where appropriate using the appropriate referral forms andmechanisms.
Ensurerequesting of appropriate investigations and reporting on these whenrequired.
Provideemergency care while waiting for emergency transfer of patient whenappropriate.
Provideadvice and support to colleagues and the multi-disciplinary team.
Communication and WorkingRelationships
GPTeam including Clinical Team of Nurses and Paramedics, Operational Manager,and non-clinical team.
GPswithin Primary Care
SecondaryCare e.g., radiology and pathology
Widerhealthcare services
The post holder will be expected tocontribute to the development of the service.It is expected that the post holder will:
Supportto improve non-elective care pathways within the healthcare community.
Communicatewith the Governance Lead and support the delivery of a high-quality serviceand raise any governance issues that may arise.
Supportthe teaching and development of doctors, nurses, and professionals from otherdisciplines such as Emergency Care Practitioners, GP registrars in PrimaryCare Skills. This may involvepractitioners sitting in and seeing patients where appropriate.
Workwith the Service Manager to ensure training, significant events, complaints,audits, surveys, and other professional service development activities areachieved to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Maintaincontinued education through attendance at courses and/or study days asnecessary to ensure professional development requirements for on-goingprofessional registration and licensing are met.
Participatein, encourage, and support professional development within the service.
Ensurethat high clinical standards are maintained throughout the service.
Participatein annual appraisal and complete an annual personal development plan.
Complywith standard operational procedures and departmental and organisationalpolicy.
Undertakenecessary mandatory training.
Strategic Development,Planning and Organising
Activelyparticipate in both departmental and organisational matters concerningclinical governance, care pathways, team meetings and audit when required.
Person Specification
Experience
* An experienced doctor with GP accreditation
* Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice)
* Experience of working in primary care and urgent care environment
* Record of on-going CPD and learning
* MRCGP examination or equivalent experience
* Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding
* Will have an understanding of the political agenda and drivers influencing primary care provision.
* Good leadership skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
* Good organisational and IT skills desirable
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written, verbal (Particularly listening skills)
* Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability.
* Good organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
* Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute Primary care presentations
* Be able to clear an enhanced DBS check.
* Must be authorised to work in the EEC.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written, verbal (Particularly listening skills)
* Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability.
* Good organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
* Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute Primary care presentations
* Be able to clear an enhanced DBS check.
* Ideally have knowledge of EMIS Clinical IT system
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.
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