Merton and Wandsworth Community Adult Health Services - London, United Kingdom - National Health Service

Description

Job summaryGeneral Practitioner Merton and Wandsworth Community Adult Health Services (CAHS) - Band: Salaried General PractitionerCentral London Community Healthcare NHS Trust works across ten London boroughs and Hertfordshire.

We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

Wandsworth and Merton Community services are undergoing unique and innovative transformational change to develop fully integrated community services that can safely deliver healthcare in our patients own home.

The post holder will be working flexible across our Rapid Response service, the new Merton Enhanced Therapy Model which has replaced a bedded rehabilitation unit to provide high intensity rehabilitation in the home and our Hospital at Home/ Virtual Ward service.

We aim for a clear escalation pathway for individuals in the community or same day emergency care/acute care when indicated.

The individual will be working alongside several other GPs who work across our adult services and a full multidisciplinary team which includes advanced practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists and a range of other specialties/ support staff.

Main duties of the jobWe are looking for someone who is willing between PA's per week.

We welcome part-time applicants as the job plan can be configured according to applicant experience and interest within the scope of the clinical requirements of the service.

So, what do you need to join our team?- Minimum of two years core GMS experience in General Practice- Be able to motivate, lead and support teams as well as the ability to drive change.- Candidates should have excellent communication and clinical assessment skills as well as the ability to provide tailored, holistic care.

Have the ability to build effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals and services to further develop this progressive service.

To discuss this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Contact:

Campbell Flack, Head of Clinical Services on or email: be aware that all communications about this vacancy will be received to you via email and text message.

Always check your inbox and junk mail folders regularly and provide a UK mobile number if availableAbout usJust as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yoursWe can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the roleCar lease scheme *T&C's applyFlexible working optionsAnnual travel card loanTraining, support and development in your careerTo have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: descriptionJob responsibilitiesEnsure patient care is evidence based and/or best common practiceTo deliver personalised, evidence informed medical care plans to all patients that are appropriately documented and regularly evaluatedTo implement clinical plans to support the earlier discharge of patients from hospital or to prevent an admission to hospitalSupport with the triage of referrals as requiredTo work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamTo liaise effectively and appropriately with the local GPs from whose practices the patients are being referred Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education /Qualification

EssentialCurrent GMC certificateInclusion on a PCT performers listVocational training certificate or equivalentCurrent and full registration with the appropriate professional bodySatisfactory Appraisal within the last 12 months (or within the most recent 12 months of work, if currently on a career break)A positive recommendation for revalidation where appropriateEvidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableHigher degree e.g.

MSc, MD or other higher degreeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer detailsEmployer nameCentral London Community Health TrustAddressMerton Civic CentreLondonSM4 5DXEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:
Head of Clinical ServicesCampbell posted25 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary
68,975 to 104,085 a year

Per Annum, inclusive of London Allowance pro rata (part time)

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number824-SOUTH-9900Job locationsMerton Civic CentreLondonSM4 5DX