About this role
Job summary
The post-holder will provide GP out of hours general medical services in the out of hoursperiod and deal with a wide range of health needs in the urgent care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all service users.
Main duties of the job
1. Manage the medical requirements of patients who contact the service.2. Assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for the population of West Cheshire in the out ofhours period.3. In accordance with the service rota as agreed, the post-holder will undertake clinical sessions at allbases including face-to-face appointments, telephone advice and visiting patients at home. Requiredshifts include evenings, weekends, night shifts and bank holidays. A minimum of working twoweekends per month and 4 of the 8 bank holidays will be included in the rota. These duties should beperformed in a timely manner using agreed protocols. 4. Support clinical streaming within the A&E Department as rostered.5. Appointments will be 10 minutes duration and telephone advice will be offered as appropriate. Astudent or GP registrar maybe attached for these sessions.6. Undertake sessions in accordance with the access needs of the CCG population and the contractualobligation of the service.7. Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination,investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.8. Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.9. Provide medical support as required to patients referred by nursing staff.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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 CCG performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register DBS clearance Have had an annual NHS appraisal
Desirable
Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields MRCGP DCH DRCOG Certificate Level 1 or 2 F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS) Evidence of CPD activities
Knowledge and Expertise Essential
Knowledge of NHS Experience of working in the out of hours setting and have an understanding of the unpredictable nature of urgent care
Desirable
Understanding/knowledge of: o Demand management o Read codes o Audit
Experience Essential
Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
Desirable
Evidence of independent working in General Practice Experience of supporting service change Teaching of GP Reg/F2/Medical students/Nursing students Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor Evidence of participation in Audit
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address GPOOH, Upton Lea Integrated Hub
Parsons Lane
Chester
CH2 1BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)