About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a number of GPs with an interest in frailty to support the delivery of various innovative Frailty Services as part of the North Yorkshire Community Frailty Hub.
Applicants must hold GMC registration and have experience in triage and telephone assessment. Experience working in Geriatric Medicine is desirable. Successful candidates will join our growing team of GPs with an Extended Role (GPwER) in Frailty and will be supported to work towards the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, alongside participation in our regular frailty education sessions.
The population aged over 85 in York is projected to increase by 53% by 2033, and we are preparing to meet the needs of a growing number of patients living with frailty. The Community Frailty Hub is a collaborative multidisciplinary team of health, social care and voluntary sector partners supporting patients across York and North Yorkshire during times of crisis, through discharge support, and through proactive MDT caseload management, including the delivery of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA).
We work closely with our external partners to deliver care through a no wrong door approach, ensuring patients receive coordinated, integrated and holistic support.
This is primarily a face-to-face role based at Gateway 1, Holgate, York, working between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Clinicians will use SystmOne as the clinical system.
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will undertake a variety of duties, primarily providing clinical advice and support to system providers regarding vulnerable patients in the community as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality community care for frail and vulnerable patientsUndertaking clinical assessments, home visits, and autonomous decision-makingCoordinating multidisciplinary care to support patients to remain safely at homeManaging investigations, referrals, prescribing, and accurate clinical documentationWorking collaboratively with MDT colleagues across health and social care servicesSupporting training, professional standards, and ongoing frailty-focused CPD
To access a full list of duties, please see attached job description
About us
Who are we?
Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.
What we do?
We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.
How we do it?
By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting information section for full details of the role and a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.
The job description is provided as an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job will evolve over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.
Person Specification
Skills and Competencies Essential
IT Skills (MS office / Systmone / EMIS) Advanced clinical assessment skills including history taking and clinical examination Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to demonstrate problem solving with effective decision making skills, supported by a best practice approach Able to work autonomously and as part of a team Able to prioritise effectively Able to work under pressure
Desirable
Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training
Qualifications Essential
Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC) MRCGP Qualification
Desirable
Evidence of CPD Diploma in Geriatric Medicine Or equivalent
Personal Attributes Essential
Lead by example Flexible Adaptability Using initiative Self-audit and reflection
Experience Essential
Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment Up to date knowledge of the latest guidelines and evidence in older peoples medicine
Desirable
Minimum 2 years' experience of working within a Primary Care environment Experience in Geriatric Medicine
Qualifications Essential
Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC) MRCGP Qualification
Desirable
Evidence of CPD Diploma in Geriatric Medicine Or equivalent
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 Nimbuscare Ltd
Address Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
Employer's website https://www.primarycareyork.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)