About this role
Job summary
We are developing the Urgent Treatment services at NMGH. The UTC will be open 8am-10pm 365 days a year and will be staffed by GP's and ENPs alongside support staff. They will be seeing patients with minor illness and minor injuries that would otherwise be seen in the main Emergency Department.
We have an exciting opportunity for GPs to work directly for MFT within the NMGH UTC.
The post holder will be a GP who will work within the UTC alongside the wider team in the ED. They will be passionate about delivering high quality urgent care to the local population whilst working to ensure effective performance of the UTC.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities:
Assessing and managing patients who present to the UTC with urgent primary care presentations, including carrying out appropriate investigations to aid with this. Provide support to staff within the UTC and wider emergency department where required. Deliver patient care in a high quality, safe and efficient manner. Facilitate a smooth and efficient flow of patients through the UTC.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.
With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) with MRCGP examination or equivalent On the relevant medical performers list (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice) Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check UK driving licence UK work permit (if required) Current level 3 safeguard for adult and Children Up to date BLS/CPR certificate Full professional indemnity Must be authorised to work in the EEC
Desirable
Evidence of continued professional development Experience of teaching Record of on-going CPD and learning Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability Postgraduate qualification in medical management or medical leadership
Experience Essential
Previous and current experience of working in primary care and an urgent care setting
Desirable
Experience of working in an ED setting
Skills Essential
Excellent clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary care presentations Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management - able to prioritise and work under pressure IT skills - computer literate, able to adopt and work with new clinical IT systems
Desirable
Experience and skills in assessing patients with injuries and type 1 presentations
Aptitudes & Abilities Essential
Able to deal with difficult situations Able to manage a rapidly changing workload Providing mentoring and clinical supervision to other clinicians Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams Willingness to learn new skills and problem solve on a regular basis Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a larger team Personal resilience and ability to work calmly in a potentially pressurised environment
Desirable
Desire to develop specialist skills Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner Able to identify health inequalities and work to address these to improve patient care
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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Urgent Treatment Centre, North Manchester General Hospital
Delaunay's Road
Crumpsall
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)