Rapid Diagnostic Centre GP - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified GP with a background or keen interest in Oncology to jointly lead the Imperial College Healthcare Non Site Specific (NSS) Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC).

    Service Background:

    The NHS Long Term plan has set out a vision to transform cancer care, with an aim to improve five-year survival figures for patients diagnosed with cancer and to diagnose three in four cancers at an early stage. As part of this strategy, NHS England and NHS Improvement have mandated the provision of a NSS RDC in each Cancer Alliance.

    These centres are primarily focussed on assessing patients with non-site specific symptoms that are worrisome for a new cancer diagnosis and are to operate on seven key components: early identification, timely referral, broad assessment of symptoms, co-ordinated testing, timely diagnosis, appropriate onward referral, whilst throughout maintain excellent patient co-ordination and support.

    Main duties of the job

    Role Overview:

    Imperial College Healthcare Trust have a well-established NSS RDC service. The post holder will jointly lead a team comprising of two GPs, two Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and a Pathway Co-ordinator to:

  • Deliver the highest quality of service to patients and those close to them
  • Work collaboratively with consultants including radiologists, oncologists and haematologists to rapidly progress diagnostic investigations
  • Drive the expansion of the service within Imperial and contribute to service evaluation activities in partnership with the Royal Marsden Partnership Cancer Alliance
  • Contribute to research initiatives that are complementary to the priorities of the broader Trust

    • About us

    At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

    Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

    We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The GPwSI role will suit GPs who:

  • Are medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration
  • Have a background or interest in Oncology
  • Want to develop their service management and leadership experience
  • Relish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiatives
  • Are committed to and passionate about improving the NHS

    • This is a substantive post offered for 4 PAs per week. The post holder will deliver face to face clinics at St. Marys Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, and will have access to office facilities at St. Marys Hospital.

    Person Specification

    Education & Qualifications

    Essential

  • On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
  • On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
  • Appropriate Royal College Membership

    • Knowledge & Skills

    Essential

  • Qualified GP that has an interest in Oncology
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice
  • Understands full concepts around informed choice of patients and competency
  • Broad range of IT Skills and computer literacy

    • Leadership/ Management Skills

    Essential

  • Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
  • Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and supporting the performance of colleagues.
  • Knowledge of finance/budgets
  • Strong personal time management skills

    • Audit

    Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit and an understanding of principles of clinical audit

    • Academic achievements

    Essential

  • Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    • Language

    Essential

  • Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements