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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About
Contact
- Address
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital
- Whinney Heys Road
- Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY3 8NR
GP Practitioner
Closed for applications on: 2-Jul-2024 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 2-Jul-2024 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Clifton Hospital
- Address
- Pershore Rd,
- Town
- Lytham St Annes,
- Postcode
- FY8 1PB
- Major / Minor Region
- Lancashire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
Salary
- Salary
- £68,975 - £104,085 PA Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP)
Specialty
- Main area
- GP Practitioner
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.
Job overview
Are you a passionate GP looking for a dynamic role at the forefront
of innovation?
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's IMEC
Division is leading an exciting transformation at Clifton Hospital, and
we're searching for a visionary GP to play a key part.
In this exciting role, you'll:
• Be a key architect in redesigning Clifton's care models, putting
patient experience and well-being at the heart of everything we
do.
• Champion collaboration within IMEC, fostering a seamless patient
journey across primary and secondary care.
• Help define Clifton Hospital's unique identity within the division,
building on its existing strengths and embracing IMEC's innovative
spirit.
• Work with a forward-thinking team at Clifton Hospital, known for
its collaborative and supportive environment.
• If you're a GP who thrives on a challenge, is passionate about
making a real difference, then we want to hear from you!
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals offers a supportive and stimulating
environment, a strong leadership team, and a commitment to
innovation. Join us and be part of something truly special.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a GP leader who wants to make a
real impact.
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The post holder will work predominately at Clifton Hospital where there is a strong focus on multi-disciplinary teamwork. The post holder will receive leadership support from the Divisional Team.
- Support the progression of patient pathways in line with the Clifton
Transformation Model. - . Provide medical review to include assessment and management of the deteriorating patient.
- Participate in regular MDT board rounds to review patient care and progress towards discharge.
- To support the screening / review of referred patients from varying clinical services including repatriations from external Trusts.
5. The post holder will be required to maintain their knowledge and skills with utilisation of relevant e-portfolio. Study leave provision will be available.
6. To participate in training of advanced clinical practitioners and medical undergraduates.
7. To contribute towards mortality review processes, clinical audit and clinical governance & educational meetings.
9. The successful candidate will form part of the weekend on-call rota
(combination of resident and non-resident) with other speciality doctors.Prospective cover will be required at times to meet the needs of the service.
10. The post holder will share with colleagues and other intermediate level staff in dictation of documentation in respect of patients, where appropriate, in addition to general administrative duties as part of their role.
Working for our organisation
We're thrilled you're considering joining our team and making real difference in the lives of our patients.
Within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
Clifton Hospital plays a vital role in providing exceptional care
for our older population. Clifton Hospital is dedicated to
fostering well-being, independence, and a high quality of life for
our senior patients.
Clifton Hospital excels in its rehabilitation services. Our team works diligently to help patients regain their independence after an illness or injury. Clifton Hospital has strong links with community services, allowing for a smooth transition back to familiar surroundings after discharge.
By joining our Integrated Medicine and Emergency Care Division at Clifton Hospital, you'll become a leader in shaping the future of care. This is your chance to make a lasting impact and be part of something special.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work predominately at Clifton Hospital where there is a strong focus on multi-disciplinary teamwork. The post holder will receive leadership support from the Divisional Team and will deliver a wide range of clinical care in managing patients in a community hospital setting. There is also a requirement of weekend oncall provision.
- Support the progression of patient pathways in line with the Clifton
Transformation Model. - . Provide medical review to include assessment and management of the
deteriorating patient. - Participate in regular MDT <board rounds= to review patient care and progress towards discharge.
- To support the screening / review of referred patients from varying clinical services including repatriations from external Trusts.
5. The post holder will be required to maintain their knowledge and skills with utilisation of relevant e-portfolio. Study leave provision will be available.
6. To participate in training of advanced clinical practitioners and medical undergraduates.
7. To contribute towards mortality review processes, clinical audit and clinical governance & educational meetings.
8. The post holder will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal & job plan review with an allocated Consultant.
9. The successful candidate will form part of the weekend on-call rota
(combination of resident and non-resident) with other speciality doctors.Prospective cover will be required at times to meet the needs of the service.
10. The post holder will share with colleagues and other intermediate level staff in dictation of documentation in respect of patients, where appropriate, in addition to general administrative duties as part of their role.
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Any invitation to interview will be sent to the email account stated on your application form.
If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £25.50, Standard DBS check £25.50 and Enhanced DBS check £53.50.
You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £16. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.
Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.
DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.
By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.
The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.
Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.
Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full and current unrestricted GMC(UK) registration on the GP register. Successful completion of General Practice Specialist Training
- Broad exposure to general and geriatric medicine in the UK
Desirable criteria
- Formal qualification in medical education
- Experience in service development and improvement
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and allied health professionals
Desirable criteria
- previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
- Enthusiam and commitment to the speciality
- Skills in team leadership and being a productive team member. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Desirable criteria
- Active participation in British Geriatric Society activities
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Wendy Aubrey
- Job title
- Divisional Medical Director IMEC
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01253 300000
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