Job summary
We are looking to recruit a GP into the post of Associate Medical Director - Community Care the terms and conditions will be dependent on the successful candidate.
The postholder will work alongside the Associate Medical Director for Acute Care and report to the Executive Director of Paramedicine, providing advice and guidance to the WAST senior management team within the Clinical Directorate whilst acting as an advocate and promoting the role of WAST with external organisations.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
1. The successful postholder will liaise with Primary Care including LMCs and GPC Wales to promote understanding and build working relationships between WAST and the wider Primary and community care community.
2. They will provide clinical advice to the Executive Director of Paramedicine, Executive Director of Quality and Nursing, and wider clinical team on clinical standards and practice within Primary and community care that influence a future model of response.
3. They will provide clinical advice to the Trust's Complex Case Panel in relation to Concerns / Complaints / Redress.
4. The successful postholder will need to possess specific expertise in the delivery of out of hospital urgent care, have substantial experience within general practice and be influential in progressing the clinical provision of enhanced care for patients in the community, particularly for frailty patients.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
5. Full GMC Registration
6. Current Employment as NHS Consultant or GP
Desirable
7. Relevant Masters Degree or Postgraduate Qualification
Experience
Essential
8. Experience in out of hospital urgent care
9. Experience of influencing improved clinical practice
10. Role modelling professional conduct, openness and inclusion
Desirable
11. Working knowledge of current Trust's policies and procedures
12. Demonstrable experience in the oversight of remote triage and despatch systems
13. Evidence of successful involvement in local change projects
Skills and Attributes
Essential
14. Ability to operate at a strategic level to deliver a high quality programme
15. Understanding of the NHS, infrastructure, NHS Policy and context
16. Ability to interpret data, contribute to strategy, policy and procedures
17. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
Desirable
18. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
19. Demonstrable commitment to professional development in medical leadership
Other
Essential
20. Commitment to the medical profession and to standards of conduct and ethics
21. Demonstrate commitment to the values and principles of public service - health and social care in particular
22. Full UK Driving Licence (maximum of 3 current penalty points) and able to be flexible - across geographical areas and work hours