- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
- Ensure patient care is evidence based and/or best common practice
- To deliver personalised, evidence informed medical care plans to all patients that are appropriately documented and regularly evaluated
- To implement clinical plans to support the earlier discharge of patients from hospital or to prevent an admission to hospital
- Support with the triage of referrals as required
- To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- To 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
- Current GMC certificate
- Inclusion on a PCT performers list
- Vocational training certificate or equivalent
- Current and full registration with the appropriate professional body
- Satisfactory 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 appropriate
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Higher degree MSc, MD or other higher degree
Merton and Wandsworth Community Adult Health Services - London, United Kingdom - Central London Community Health Trust
Description
Job summary
General Practitioner Merton and Wandsworth Community Adult Health Services (CAHS) - Band: Salaried General Practitioner
Central 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 job
We 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:
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