About this role
Job summary
CAVHIS provides clinical care to Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Homeless patients, those on Probation, engaging in Parlour work and patients in the Alternative Treatment Scheme, ATS (formerly known as Safe Haven).
CAVHIS is also the designated primary agency in Wales responsible for providing Initial Health Assessments (IAs) and immediate health care support to new asylum seekers, as well as some groups of refugees. People who are registered have access to a GP, Nurse, Health Visitor, Midwife and the British Red Cross. There is an appointment system with triage and booking systems also in place for emergency, same day appointments if appropriate.
In addition, CAVHIS provides outreach homeless services with GPs supporting specialist homeless nurses. This service facilitates access to healthcare for homeless patients who are not registered with a local GP or who may require urgent medical care which they are struggling to access through conventional routes. The ATS provides a secure environment for patients who have previously been violent or aggressive in General Practice, to have their clinical needs met. Appointments are 20 minutes long and care is provided by the GP and a nurse. Security staff are always in attendance to ensure the safety of staff and other patients.
Main duties of the job
Routine duties, workload and non-clinical aspects of the role will be articulated through a Job Plan agreed by the Clinical Director.
There will be a requirement to work flexibly should the needs of the service change.
Any changes to the job plan will be discussed and agreed with the Clinical Director.
Clinical Duties
Engagement with the Clinical Director and other members of the team to support the provision of safe, appropriate clinical care in line with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the C & V UHB organisational policies and procedures, local/national guidelines and GMC regulations.
This includes:
The provision of pre-booked GP consultations to patients Diagnosis, treatment and referral on as indicated Maintenance of accurate patient records using paper and electronic systems used in the service such as Vision. Prescribing in line with C& V UHB Medicines Management guidelines and protocols to ensure safe prescribing and prudent use of resources The provision of medication reviews as appropriate and monitoring of repeat prescribing Non-clinical duties
Engagement with the Clinical Director and other staff to support the provision and development of a high quality service and contribute to staff development.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well"and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide general medical services to people in CAVHIS including:
Clinical patient assessment Medication review and management Referral to relevant health care services Management of both chronic and acute health condition
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice and entry on the GP register Included on the Welsh Medical Performers List MB BCh MRCGP/nMRCGP
Desirable
Evidence of postgraduate education and/or attendance at training events that are relevant to the post
EXPERIENCE Essential
An understanding of trauma-informed practice Experience in treating people with health needs that are relevant to this group of patients
Desirable
Experience working with substance and alcohol misuse
SKILLS Essential
Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working Counselling and communication skills Understanding of clinical risk Management and clinical governance Committed to continuing professional development in the area of practice Keeping up to date with current practices Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from colleagues as appropriate IT skills to enable the use of the electronic patient system and other programmes
Desirable
Recent experience of conducting audits Teaching / Training experience
PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Evidence of ability to work both in a team and independently Motivated and efficient Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team Empathetic and understanding when dealing with sensitive issues
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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Cardiff Royal Infirmary & Cardiff Housing Options Centre
Cardiff
CF24 0SZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)