Job summary
Cumbria Health are recruiting for a salaried GP to work at our treatment centre at West CumberlandHospital, Whitehaven, and are pleased to offer Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship for eligible candidates. We are experienced in completing and working with Tier 2 candidates.
Our General Practitioners form an integral part of the Cumbria Health team, accountable to the Chief Executive and Medical Director. As a Cumbria Health GP, you will be responsible for providing high quality primary care services to the population of Cumbria, in an out of hours setting.
The post available is part time, averaging10-20 hours per week over a 4 week rota. However, a job share could be considered for the right candidates. The post is for an Out of Hours shift pattern and comprisesof a range of hours including evening andweekend shifts.
Closing Date: 01/12/2024
Weencourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier thanthe advertised closing date once enough applications have been received
Main duties of the job
This post is to provide a full range of high quality primary care services in linewith approved protocols and evidence based medicine to the population ofCumbria in an Out of Hours setting.
1. To respond to medical problems presented by patients as appropriate which mayinclude: Clinical advice by telephone- Face to face consultations- History taking- Examination- Diagnosis- Investigation- Treatment- Referral where appropriate.
About us
Cumbria Health Limited - CH places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.
Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.
Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is to provide a full range of high quality primary care services in line with approved protocols and evidence based medicine to the population of Cumbria during in and Out of Hours setting.
To respond to medical problems presented by patients as appropriate which may include: Clinical advice by telephone, Face to face consultations, History taking, Examination, Diagnosis, Investigation, Treatment, Referral where appropriate
Provide health promotion and preventative health care and advice where appropriate.
Provide medical care in accordance with Cumbria Health on Calls quality standards.
Prescribe and administer medicines in accordance with the Medicines Management procedures.
To participate in and support the electronic methods of data collection and record management whilst ensuring appropriate communication with all professionals.
Produce clinical records in accordance with the quality standards and to enable full clinical details to be supplied to patients GPs by the start of the next working day.
Person Specification
Personal Circumstances
Essential
2. Eligible to work in the UK
3. Personal Clinical Indemnity
4. Self-motivated and enthusiastic
5. Proven good attendance in previous employment
6. Flexibility to work in various locations with various systems/people
7. Ability to travel to meet the needs of the post
Desirable
8. No history of professional misconduct as determined by the GMC
9. No current restrictions imposed by the GMC
Experience
Essential
10. Knowledge and use of IM & T systems
11. Experience in medical audit and clinical risk management
12. Working across boundaries good communication skills, able to collaborate and cooperate in multi-agency working
13. Previous experience delivering GMS/PMS services
14. Eligible to provide:
15. a) CHS
16. b) Maternity services
17. c) Contraceptive services
18. d) Evidence of continued
19. professional development
Desirable
20. Experience of providing clinical leadership in a GP practice environment
Qualifications
Essential
21. Must be fully qualified Doctor with full GMC registration
22. Evidence of GP experience (certificate of prescribed and equivalent experience)
23. Must be on Medical Performers List in England
Desirable
24. Additional qualifications relevant to the provision of GMS/PMS services