A GP post on the Worthing Virtual Ward, part of Urgent Community Response for SCFT, posted by Alliance for Better Care. The GP is senior clinical decision maker for a 30 to 50 bed general virtual ward, covering medical decisions, prescribing and team supervision. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are hub-based and face to face with the team, while Tuesdays and Thursdays are remote with daily touchpoints and on-call cover. The fixed-term post runs for 18 months and needs a car and some travel across Sussex.
What the job involves
- Lead medical decisions as senior clinical decision maker in the UCR team within contracted hours
- Provide medical advice across triage, handovers, board rounds and on-call
- Review and prescribe medications, supporting pharmacist medication reviews
- Provide virtual consultations or home visits, request investigations and manage results
- Identify deterioration, set escalation thresholds and **escalate care in line with patient wishes**
- Support patient management plans including RESPECT, DNAR, personalised care and support plans and ceiling of care
- Support clinical decisions from remote monitoring readings
- Liaise with primary care, acute medical, palliative care and mental health teams
- Supervise and develop the MDT, including ACPs, signposting training and self-directed learning
- Keep accurate records on SystmOne and write discharge summaries
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, complaints and quality improvement with B&HF and SCFT leads
- Complete administrative work on remote days and meet other VW GPs for training and supervision
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified GP with CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training)
- Five years post-CCT experience in general practice
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
Experience
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Knowledge of Sussex ICB and referral systems
Skills & knowledge
- Clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with an experienced GP, applying evidence-based practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Strong IT skills in Office and Outlook
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Understanding of clinical governance, quality and health and social policy
Checks & eligibility
- Car driver
Other
- Flexibility in shift, working patterns and hours to meet service needs
Nice to have
- Experience in urgent care, A&E or Out of Hours
- Previous post-CCT experience in virtual wards or acute care settings
- Experience supervising or supporting an MDT
- MRCGP
- Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, Immediate Medical Care or Urgent Medical Care
- EMIS or SystmOne and Docman skills
- Experience leading audit programmes
- Experience implementing change or service development
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Virtual Wards GP - Worthing in Lancing employer: Alliance for Better Care CIC
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with us, you'll join a dynamic and supportive healthcare team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in a remote setting. We prioritise professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth through mentorship and continued education, all while fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and teamwork. Located in a vibrant community, our organisation is committed to empowering our staff to make a meaningful impact on patient lives.
Contact Details:
Alliance for Better Care CIC Recruitment Team
