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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
About
Within our trust we are privileged to work with over 12,500 colleagues who deliver or support our patient services. From therapists to nurses, doctors, researchers, scientists, porters, cleaners, kitchen staff, accountants, those who teach, and the receptionists who welcome our patients, the contribution of all of our colleagues is invaluable.
As one of the largest trusts in the south west, taking a joined-up approach to providing clinical, acute hospital, community health, mental health, learning disability and dental care services. It is what makes the trust an exciting and dynamic environment in which to work and build a progressive career.
GP for Urgent Treatment Centre
Accepting applications until: 10-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 10-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Yeovil Hospital
- Town
- Yeovil
- Postcode
- BA21 4AT
- Major / Minor Region
- Somerset
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
Salary
- Salary
- £73,113 - £110,330 Per anumn pro rata
- Salary period
- Session by session
- Grade
- (GP)
Specialty
- Main area
- Medicine
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a GP just like you, seeking an alternative to the daily grind (only big cities can offer) to instead come and work in friendly Somerset in our new co-located Urgent Treatment Centre. This can be a permanent or fixed term position, part time or full time – we are very adaptable.
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key duties required but not limited to are as followed
• To act as an autonomous clinician providing clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment (where appropriate), for patients that attend the UTC, either walk in patients or those referred from other stakeholders such as the NHS 111.
• To provide triage where required.
• Evaluate clinical information from history and examination and initiate appropriate treatment, referral or discharge.
• Refer patients to appropriate care settings, where necessary
• Discharge or treat, within scope of practice, as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide excellent direct clinical care for patients presenting to the UTC, while working to maintain operational standards.
Offer support within the UTC predominantly to our Enhanced Practitioners
Be responsible for the initial assessment, management and discharge or referral of patients
Ensure that accurate, timely and sufficiently comprehensive information is communicated to our patients, their carers and General Practitioners. This includes the clinical coding of every patient.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)
- Inclusion on Performers List
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development
- MRCGP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of audit and improving care for patients
Desirable criteria
- Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours
- Experience of working in primary care in an area with significant health problems
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joby Kottoor
- Job title
- Clincal lead for ED
- Email address
- [email protected]
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