Salaried GP - Indigo Gender Service

Are you an experienced GP looking for your next challenge? Or are you a newly qualified GP looking for an opportunity that can provide you with an array of support and training opportunities to kick start your career? Commissioned by NHS England, Indigo Gender Service is a collaborative, innovative model of care between gtd healthcare, primary care and the LGBT Foundation. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our innovative multidisciplinary team. Indigo is a pioneering, localised and patient centred model that provides gender affirming healthcare for trans* and non-binary patients across Greater Manchester.

The post holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based care including assessment of gender incongruence/dysphoria, initiation and monitoring of gender affirming hormone therapy, and participation in multidisciplinary decision making. The role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive MDT alongside experienced clinicians, contributing to the development of an innovative primary care-led specialist gender service. Training and professional development opportunities are available, including the Royal College of Physicians Professional Certificate in Gender Identity Healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that prioritises person-centred, inclusive and community-focused care for trans and gender-diverse communities.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality and current evidence based medical care to the patients of the Indigo Gender Service.
• Provide clinical services required as part of the Indigo Gender Services contract held with the NHSE specialist commissioners.
• Operate as part of a wider networked clinical team with partner clinicians for peer development, peer support and provision of relevant services.
• Potentially undertake clinics during extended hours in accordance with the access needs of the service population and the contractual obligation of the service.
• Any evening and weekend commitments will be shared equally and fairly across the GP team.
• Provide support to other clinical professionals within the service, e.g., Advanced Clinical Practitioners, practice nurses and care navigators.
• Actively participate in the development of the service and relationships with existing services to provide a holistic, community focused service that meets the needs of a diverse group of patients.
• Work as an integral member of the clinical and non-clinical team, contributing to the efficient and effective running of the service.
• Support and encourage enterprise and innovation within the service by welcoming change and actively listening to new ideas and ways of working.
• Participate in an ongoing personal and professional development programme including annual appraisal, supervision, job planning, re-licensing and revalidation.

About us

At gtd healthcare, we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos and commitment to innovation offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services. We are committed to developing and supporting our people to achieve their career aspirations while making a positive impact on patients and the wider community. Our values drive everything we do, with our people at the heart of delivering the best possible healthcare.

Benefits package

• Professional indemnity cover.
• One week study leave per year, pro rata.
• Opportunities for protected medical leadership time.
• Opportunities for portfolio working across primary and urgent care.
• Further training, e.g. GP trainer, fellowship, minor surgery and other specialist courses.
• Access to Stream, which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay during the month.
• Salary sacrifice car benefit scheme.
• 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years continuous service.
• Flexible working hours and policies.
• Family friendly and carer policies.
• Opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards.
• Access to gtd healthcare wellbeing initiatives and the employee assistance programme.
• Opportunity to become part of an employee owned organisation.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Job responsibilities

• Provision of care & service delivery.
• Provide high-quality and current evidence-based medical care to the patients of the Indigo Gender Service.
• Provide clinical services required as part of the Indigo Gender Services contract held with the NHS England specialist commissioners.
• Undertake all necessary and relevant paperwork associated with the provision of medical services.
• Operate as part of a wider networked clinical team with partner clinicians for peer development, peer support and provision of relevant services.
• Potentially undertake clinics during extended hours in accordance with the access needs of the service population and the contractual obligation of the service.
• Any evening and weekend commitments will be shared equally and fairly across the GP team.
• Provide support to other clinical professionals within the service, e.g., Advanced Clinical Practitioners, practice nurses and care navigators.

Clinical Governance

• Practising in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice, NHS England service specifications and relevant national clinical guidance.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical care through adherence to agreed clinical pathways, policies and protocols.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and shared clinical decision-making where appropriate.
• Contributing to clinical audit, quality improvement activity and service evaluation to support the continuous development of the service.
• Participating in significant event analysis, incident reporting and complaints review processes in line with organisational policy.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and secure clinical records in accordance with information governance and data protection requirements.
• Supporting a culture of reflective practice, learning and continuous improvement within the clinical team.
• Participating in clinical supervision, appraisal, revalidation and professional development in line with GMC requirements.

Clinical and service development

• Support the achievement of contractual requirements and targets.
• Actively participate in the development of the service and relationships with existing services to provide a holistic, community focused service that meets the needs of a diverse group of patients.
• Work as an integral member of the clinical and non-clinical team, contributing to the efficient and effective running of the service.
• Support and encourage enterprise and innovation within the service by welcoming change and actively listening to new ideas and ways of working.
• Undertake clinical audits as required.
• Participate in individual and service reviews as a part of incident or complaints management process.
• To follow robust systems to provide safe, timely and effective care that meets the patients individual needs.
• Promote a culture of service user empowerment and valuing lived experience in service delivery.

Development and training

• Participate in an ongoing personal and professional development programme including annual appraisal, supervision, job planning, re-licensing and revalidation.
• Ensure that mandatory training is completed within agreed timescales.
• A commitment to undertake the RCP Professional Certificates for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals (funded by NHSE).
• Engage with Indigo Gender Services to undertake core competencies and experiential training for primary care clinicians.
• Ensure regular input to meetings and communications with other staff to ensure you are engaged in service change decisions.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture that supports team working in the design, management and delivery of clinical services, promoting holistic and person-centred models of care.

Corporate responsibilities

• Comply with all corporate and clinical policies and protocols.
• Where appropriate, engage in the management and resolution of complaints and incidents and significant events.

Other duties:

• Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.
• The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information relating to patients, staff and the organisation in accordance with GDPR and organisational policies.

Person Specification

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003.
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983.
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT).
• Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register.
• GP Trainer.

Experience

• In practice as a General Practitioner/ locum practitioner.
• Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
• Experience of treating / supporting trans and non-binary people within a primary care setting.
• Experience of working to achieve standards.
• Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing the trans, non-binary and gender variant community within primary care.
• Experience of supporting service change.
• Experience of team leadership.

Skills and Attributes

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population.
• Ability to provide a holistic, community focused service that meets the needs of a diverse group of patients.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Commitment to education and training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Depending on experience

£96,926 to £107,903 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number U0061-26-0030

Job locations

Cornbrook Medical Practice 204 City Road Manchester M15 4EA LGBT Foundation, Fairbairn House (2nd Floor)