About this role
Job summary
To work alongside and in support of the current GP with Extended Role Clinical Lead of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Diagnosis Service in providing the diagnostic element of the CFS pathway Hertfordshire wide, including triage of referrals, Advice and Guidance, and face to face diagnostic assessments.
Provide medical input to the ACTIVATE for CFS and Persistent Pain multidisciplinary team within Hertfordshire Community NHS Trusts integrated Musculoskeletal Service serving the population of East and North Hertfordshire.
The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver appropriate care to the patients referred into the service and provide medical expertise in diagnosis and MDT medical support.
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive medical assessment of patients with suspected CFS, to include a thorough review of the patient's ideas, concerns and expectations; history; systems review; symptoms; investigations; medications; examination findings. Formulate a full clinical plan including any differential diagnoses or suggested onward investigations/referrals. Refer on to therapy services if appropriate. Adopt a holistic and compassionate approach to complex patients who may have had difficult prior experiences and present with medical complexity. The post holder will enter full details of history, examination findings, diagnosis and treatment plan in the clinical record on SystmOne (Patient Recording System). Ensure that patient or carers are informed fully about the condition, answer any questions, supply written information if available and involve them in decisions about the treatment. Create a letter to the patients GP at the time of the consultation for every patient in accordance with service procedure. Triage referrals received, reviewing pre-referral investigation results, and following service criteria Respond to Advice and Guidance requests on ERS within their competence Respond to medical queries and requests for medical reviews received from members of the Therapy services Work with other members of the team to deliver a high quality, patient centered service which will include attendance at Operational meetings, Educational meetings & MDT meetings.
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Job description Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description
Participate in data collection including patient surveys and HCT audits as requested. Comply with GMC standards of Good Medical Practice and the NHS constitution. Undertake all required GPwER training and development to maintain skills/accreditation. Maintain up to date knowledge of current NICE guidelines and keep themselves abreast of any new developments in the management of the conditions. Attend regular doctors meeting/peer supervision for case discussion and mutual support with Clinical Lead GPwER
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC (Full License) Basic Medical Qualification e.g. MBBS MRCGP or other recognised Postgraduate Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in General Practice as a GP Willingness to learn about Chronic fatigue, Post-viral Syndromes and FibromyalgiV Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary team
Desirable
Experience or Interest in Clinical Complexity
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills Good Organisational Skills Openness, Flexibility, Clarity of Independent Clinical Decision Making Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others Able to adapt for patients with particular communication or other needs - including disability and neurodivergent conditions
Desirable
Confident in using SystemOne Knowledge and awareness of trauma and ability to work with patients who have had difficult prior experiences
Other Essential
Ability to travel in order to meet the requirements of the post and cover other units where required High standards of professional probity Holistic approach to patient assessment and care
Teaching and Training Essential
Support a range of clinical staff with training relevant to the post where appropriate
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.
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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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address St Albans Health and Wellbeing Centre
Civic Centre
St Albans
AL1 3JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)