The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview
We are looking for an experienced GP to support our new home visiting service for housebound patients, focusing on delivering care in the most appropriate and efficient way possible.
Team up is a Derbyshire initiative bringing together Health, Social Care & Voluntary Sector, delivering the best care for our patients. Click here for more information Team Up Derbyshire Flyer » Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
Community GP role video - click here Team Up Derbyshire - Working as a Community GP in Derbyshire - YouTube.
Full time or part-time working considered.
If you are interested in new ways of delivering Primary care; working in a team of high performing senior clinical staff; a collaborative approach to deliver patient care; supporting the professional development of others and delivering care in a holistic way then this is the job for you.
Employed by DCHS NHS FT, you will deliver care for the patients within Derby City South PCN. You will work closely with the GP's and other staff within the PCN, the HVS Team and the wider DCHS Community Teams.
This is an exciting time to join the team here in Derby City South as we bring together the Health, Social Care and Voluntary sectors to provide the best care in the right place at the right time for our patients.
Main duties of the job
* The key responsibility will be triaging and managing referrals to the HVS and allocating them to the most appropriate clinician in the team.
* You will also provide support, advice & guidance to the team.
* Provide day-to-day clinical leadership for the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency service to deliver effective, efficient and high-quality Primary Care services to Housebound Patients.
* Mentorship, guidance and support to clinical decision making throughout the whole extended team.
* Medical assessment and management on behalf of and in conjunction with members of the team.
* Senior clinical triage for the Acute Home Visiting service, to determine the urgency and type of response needed, according to clinical need.
* Provide education and mentorship to members of the team, especially those in advanced or extended practice roles, including trainees.
* Contribute to quality improvement and learning activities, including audit, service improvement, PDSA cycles and learning event analysis.
* Build relationships across the extended team including, but not limited to social care, ambulance, social prescribers, community, and mental health clinicians.
Working for our organisation
This is a new Team of highly skilled healthcare professionals employed by DCHS with full NHS terms and conditions including access to the NHS Pension scheme. You will be working on behalf of Derby City South PCN.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will work as part of a small team of Community General Practitioners to support a multi-disciplinary team for Derby City South PCN.
This is direct work with patients and their carers either in person or remotely.
You will also contribute to the development of Team Up & the HVS working with other clinicians.
Working in conjunction with the PCN Leadership & Management Team, Home Visiting Service clinical lead(s) and Community GP(s).
You will contribute to developing and delivering a safe and effective service, developing new ways of working and clinical pathways in accordance with key local and national clinical standards, for the service areas of Acute Home visiting, urgent community response, enhanced health in care homes and anticipatory care.
You will work with key stakeholders and partners locally to contribute to the ongoing development of the service, promoting a cross organisational and multi-agency approach to the delivery of care for local residents.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Doctor/Consultant on the relevant Specialty Register.
* Current registration with GMC.
Desirable criteria
* Royal College membership.
* Mentorship and Supervision Qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. GP Trainer, DMP).
* Qualification or equivalent experience in delivering teaching programmes.
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
* A good knowledge of and interest in Community care.
* Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience of working with patients living with frailty, or a willingness to develop skills in this area with Trust support (If that is your desired area of alignment).
* Experience of medical education/clinical supervision.
* Ability to work effectively and provide leadership across traditional organisational and professional boundaries.
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision "to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work".
Our values:
1. To get the basics right.
2. To act with compassion and respect.
3. To make a difference.
4. To value and develop teamwork.
5. To value everyone's contribution because everyone matters.
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job Description - Clinical Lead (PDF, 588.8KB)
* Additional Information (PDF, 136.6KB)
* Application Guidance (PDF, 315.5KB)
* Applicant Pack (PDF, 1.4MB)
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