About this role
Job summary
GP Senior Clinical Decision Maker
Remote working | Self-employed | £60 per hour weekdays / £75 per hour weekends
Make a difference to urgent care. Help patients get the right care, at the right time.
We are looking for an experienced and confident GP Senior Clinical Decision Maker to join our Single Point of Access (SPOA) service, providing senior clinical leadership and expert decision-making to support the delivery of safe, effective and timely care for adults aged 18 and over.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced GP to use their clinical expertise to support patients with urgent and unplanned healthcare needs, helping them access the most appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
Working remotely, you will play a key role in supporting clinicians, navigating urgent care pathways and identifying alternatives to Emergency Department attendance or hospital admission wherever clinically appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will provide senior clinical assessment, advice and decision-making for patients referred to or managed through the SPOA.
You will work collaboratively with primary care, community services, urgent and emergency care, acute providers and other relevant agencies to ensure patients receive appropriate care and that clinical risks are recognised and managed effectively.
About us
If you are an experienced GP with a passion for urgent care, confident clinical decision-making and supporting colleagues, we would welcome your interest.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are seeking a patient-centred and clinically experienced GP who is confident making autonomous decisions and supporting colleagues in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
You will have the clinical judgement, communication skills and professional accountability needed to assess complex presentations remotely and help ensure patients receive safe and appropriate care.
This is a remote, self-employed opportunity, offering the following working hours and hourly rates:
Monday to Friday: 13:0017:00 at £60 per hour.
Saturday and Sunday: 08:0013:00 or 13:0018:00 at £75 per hour.
Weekend sessions are available in both the morning and afternoo
Providing senior clinical assessment, advice and decision-making for patients presenting with urgent or unplanned care needs. Undertaking remote clinical assessments and telephone triage where required. Supporting triage clinicians and multidisciplinary colleagues with expert clinical guidance and professional support. Reviewing clinical information and determining appropriate management plans and care pathways. Recognising clinical red flags, deterioration and situations requiring escalation to urgent or emergency services. Making autonomous clinical decisions in complex or uncertain situations, balancing clinical risk and supporting care closer to home where safe. Contributing to service quality, reflective practice and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC registration. A medical degree or recognised primary medical qualification. At least five years' experience in General Practice, including assessing and managing adults with urgent and unplanned healthcare needs. Demonstrable experience of telephone and/or remote clinical triage. Experience making autonomous clinical decisions in complex or uncertain situations. Evidence of maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD). Excellent clinical communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. An understanding of local urgent, emergency, primary and community care pathways. A calm, confident and patient-centred approach, with a strong sense of professional responsibility and accountability.
Desirable
Experience in service improvement and problem-solving would also be beneficial.
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.
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 South Warwickshire GP Federation
Address Gainsborough Hall
Russell Street
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 5QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southwarwickshiregps.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)