Job summary
Are you a general practitioner looking to provide primary care services within our community hospitals? We are looking for a part time general practitioner to provide medical support across our community hospital sites within Dorset Healthcare. The principal base for the role is Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne.
Community hospitals provide rehabilitation, step-down, intermediate care, palliative and end of life care services for patients who have typically transferred from acute hospitals following illness, injury, surgery or deconditioning. Patients are supported to maximise their independence and return home wherever possible.
A significant proportion of the work involves the management of frailty, multimorbidity, rehabilitation medicine, symptom control, advance care planning and end of life care. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Advanced Clinical Practitioners, nursing teams, therapists, pharmacists and social care colleagues.
This role is for 32 hours per week and we offer commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits.
For any questions or the opportunity to discuss the role before application, please contact Dr Andy Dean, Medical Director & Deputy CMO Integrated Community Services and Physical Health;andrew.dean2@nhs.net
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Main duties of the job
As a general practitioner you will join the Community Hospitals Medical Team and contribute to the medical rota, supporting safe and effective care across community hospital services. Whilst Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne will be your substantive base, the role includes regular and flexible working at our other Dorset HealthCare community hospital sites to meet operational requirements.
As a general practitioner you'll provide medical care for the patients on the wards, in collaboration with the Responsible Clinician/Multi-Professional Advanced Clinician, Advanced Practitioner and the ward nursing team. You will support the supervision of the clinical work of the Advanced Practitioner and will develop a mutually supportive clinical relationship with the Advanced Practitioner in managing the patient's clinical need.
As the general practitioner you'll provide timely clinical review of patients, participate in ward rounds, and keep up-to-date and accurate clinical record. You'll implement appropriate treatment plans for patients, in collaboration with the patient, and the multidisciplinary team, including relevant assessment of treatment escalation plans and resuscitation status where appropriate.
You will carry out the daily tasks as identified in the Medical Diary & in liaison with the nurse in charge of the ward. Provide clinical sessions at other Dorset HealthCare Community Hospital sites as required, supporting service resilience, continuity of care and workforce flexibility.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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Person Specification
Education, qualifications & training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practice
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience Completion of GP Training Scheme or equivalent hospital medical training/or completion of relevant specialty
- Registered with GMC
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to the care of older people
- A commitment to Intermediate Care
- Able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide clinical leadership
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team
Team Work
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi- professional team
- Ability to contribute to team development
- An interest in teaching others
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to liaise effectively with colleagues within the hospital
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation
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).
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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
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeatman Hospital
Hospital Lane
Sherborne
DT9 3JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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