Nexus Health Group - Southeast London - Triage GP (No admin - scope for remote working after 3 months) - 12 months fixed term
£12,000 per session per annum
Nexus Health Group is an at scale, innovative NHS GP practice in North Southwark, Southeast London, formed out of 5 long established GP practices nearly 10 years ago. We provide care to over 75,000 patients from one list across 8 sites.
This is a brand new post for an initial 12 month fixed term period. This position will be site based at the brand new purpose built Harold Moody Health Centre for the first 3 months working with our access hub. Following a satisfactory 3 month period, the role would then be suitable for remote working.
We require triage cover across the day between 9am and 7pm and this role can offer flexibility with session start times.
Please note thatcandidates must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time ofapplication. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole. Therefore applications requiring visa sponsorship cannot beconsidered.
Main duties of the job
To provide Personal Medical Health Services to the practice patient list and local population in accordance with relevant current legislation under the National Health Service Regulations and in accordance with national, local and agreed practice protocols. These include managing a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The poster-holder will
Work as part of a Total Triage team of GPs, nurses, GP Assistants and receptionists to triage incoming AccuRx medical forms for the whole of Nexus.
Deliver high-intensity digital triage of medical forms to a consistently high standard This is a non patient facing role but you will need to occasionally speak to patients on the phone.
This role does not attract additional admin Minimum expected throughput - 30 patients plus per hour
The post holder will
Perform rapid clinical assessment, prioritisation, and safe disposition Resolve appropriate clinical and administrative issues within a single interaction
Escalate, refer, or signpost patients safely and appropriately
Communicate clearly, confidently, and empathetically within time-limited consultations Use digital platforms (including AccuRx) as a core clinical tool
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
Work as part of a highly integrated multidisciplinary team
Learn and adhere to local systems, pathways, and operational processes
About us
Nexuswas formed in 2016 with the merging of a number of established local practicesin north Southwark.We look after a practice population of 76,000 patientsspread across our 9 sites. The overall aim of Nexus Health Group is to providea clinically excellent service to our patients, recognising the needs of ourlocal population and to provide a learning and developmental environment forour staff. Our clinical approach is based on a foundation of clinicalexcellence, clinical leadership and clinical governance. We are a wellrecognised training organisation.
Our 9 sitesacross north Southwark are geographically close and well served by localtransport hubs at London Bridge, Elephant & Castle and Canada Water.Weshare a single patient list but our patients are attached to a specific siteand are looked after by local multidisciplinary teams which include GPs,Nurses, Physicians Associates, Paramedics, ANPs and Pharmacists. These sitebased teams are supported by Managers and administration staff, as well as centralisedHR, IT, Clinical Administration and the Senior Management Team.
All our sitesfunction as traditional practices with a Site Manager and GP partners workingin the practice. All sites are involved in GP training and increasinglytraining the wider AHP team such as nurses and PAs. Nexus works closely withthe local PCN with 2 partners as Clinical Directors.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details and requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Medical Degree
- GMC Fully Registered
- Medical Indemnity
- Currently on Performers list
- Evidence of professional development
- MRCGP
- Extensive, demonstrable experience in telephone triage and remote consultation
- Proven ability to safely manage 30 plus triage contacts per hour
- Ability to make swift, sound, and defensible clinical decisions under pressure
- High level of digital competence, including confident use of AccuRx or similar systems
- Ability to rapidly learn local IT systems, clinical pathways, and procedures
- Strong team-working skills with the ability to function autonomously
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.
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Triage GP employer: Nexus Health Group
Nexus Health Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and offers a dynamic work environment across various locations. With flexible hours and comprehensive training, employees can enhance their skills while contributing to high-quality patient care. The supportive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the healthcare sector.
