About this role
Job summary
Shape the Future of Integrated Care Across West Essex and East Hertfordshire
Are you a GP looking for an opportunity to broaden your experience beyond traditional practice boundaries?
Are you interested in improving the way primary care, community services and hospitals work together for patients?
PAHT and EPUT are seeking two enthusiastic and forward-thinking GPs to join a new two-year GP Interface Fellowship.
This unique opportunity has been designed to support the next generation of clinical leaders working across the healthcare interface. Fellows will spend one day per week working alongside senior leaders and clinical teams across PAHT, EPUT and primary care to improve pathways, strengthen relationships and support the development of neighbourhood health services.
Main duties of the job
The GP Interface Fellowship is a joint initiative between The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT).
The fellowship seeks to develop future clinical leaders capable of working effectively across organisational boundaries and improving the interface between primary care, community services and secondary care.
Aligned to the Department of Health and Social Care Interface Programme, the NHS neighbourhood health agenda and local integrated care priorities, fellows will work
on practical improvement projects designed to enhance patient experience, reduce fragmentation and strengthen collaborative working across the health and care system.
Two GP Fellows will be appointed for one day per week over a two-year period. Fellows will contribute to a portfolio of projects across PAHT and EPUT and will be supported through supervision, mentoring and leadership development opportunities.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Objectives
The Fellows will
- Improve pathways and relationships between primary, community and secondary care.
- Support delivery of neighbourhood health and integrated care models.
- Identify and address interface issues affecting patients and clinicians.
- Contribute to service redesign and quality improvement initiatives.
- Develop leadership, influencing and system-working skills.
- Act as ambassadors between primary care, PAHT and EPUT.
- Support implementation of relevant elements of the DHSC Interface Programme.
- Share learning across organisations and Primary Care Networks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
- Working in general practice within West Essex or East Hertfordshire.
- Currently undertaking a minimum of 46 GP sessions per week.
- Demonstrable interest in service improvement and integrated care.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and across organisational boundaries.
- Commitment to improving patient outcomes through collaborative working.
Desirable
- Training in QI methodology
Experience
Essential
- Interest in neighbourhood health development.
- Portfolio GP experience.
Desirable
- Experience of quality improvement or project work.
- Experience of leadership roles within a practice, PCN or wider system.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)