Urgent Care Response General Practitioner in Hereford

Are you looking for an exciting role providing medical oversight for community multi-disciplinary teams working to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for people whose needs are best met in their own home? We are looking for regular experienced GPs to join our integrated team working flexibly on a Monday and/or Tuesday. The hours available include 08:00-20:00 or 08:00-14:00 and 14:00-20:00. The role will be based at Nelson House in Hereford.

This role would ideally suit GPs who would welcome the time to unpick complex medical histories and support proactive care planning; those with an interest in frailty; and those who enjoy supporting the learning and development of advanced practice colleagues.

Salary: In hours rate from £46.12ph - £47.75ph, Out of Hours rate (6pm-8pm & weekends) £55.34ph - £57.65ph.

Main duties of the job:

• The GP will provide telephone and video support to the community ACPs, nurses and therapists assessing patients in the community.
• The GP will support patients who are managed in a GP-run virtual ward.
• The GP will also support paramedics and the ambulance service for patients who do not need conveyance to hospital but may still need some medical intervention.

About us:

Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm of the GP Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and owned by the partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community, Taurus is focused on providing excellent out of hospital services for patients. Our ethos is to provide high quality and cost-effective health outcomes that are delivered as close as possible to the patient's home, whilst ensuring that patients who do require in hospital services are seen as quickly and effectively as possible.

Employee benefits:

• Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 23.78% employer contribution.
• 33 to 38 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Access to an extensive Employee Benefits Programme (Vivup) offering:

• 24/7 access to counselling services
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• Access to a wide range of discounts from national retailers

Due to current licence limitations, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job responsibilities:

JOB PURPOSE: To provide a full general practice service across different settings according to the portfolio role of the GP and the needs of the service.

Main Responsibilities:

• The post holder will be responsible for seeing patients in an identical manner to regular general practice work, taking responsibility for a patient's care and only referring back to their own GP where appropriate, consistent with ensuring every contact counts.
• The GP will provide telephone and video support to the community ACPs, nurses and therapists assessing patients in the community.
• The GP will support patients who are managed in a GP-run virtual ward.
• The GP will also support paramedics and the ambulance service for patients who do not need conveyance to hospital but may still need some medical intervention.
• Unpicking complex medical histories and support proactive care planning; those with an interest in frailty; and those who enjoy supporting the learning and development of advanced practice colleagues.
• To assist in development of the service, with incident reporting and suggestions for improvements through the appropriate system.

Person Specification:

Personal Qualities & Attributes:

• Work autonomously and collaboratively, recognising when referrals are required.
• Excellent IT skills - computer and keyboard literate.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to deliver work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Relay clinical information and maintain high quality accurate, comprehensive consultation records.

Qualifications:

• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Safeguarding adults.
• In date CPR training (within 18 months).
• Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).

Experience:

• Experience of working in Primary Care.
• Experience of working with patients.
• Experience of working autonomously.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Knowledge and experience of using EMIS Web.
• Experience of working under pressure.
• Experience of healthcare in Herefordshire.

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.