General Practitioner with extended role (GPwER)

General Practitioner with extended role (GPwER)Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustWe are seeking to recruit a General Practitioner with Extended Role tojoin our community paediatric service and develop our expanding skill mix. This is a new and excitingopportunity for experienced, enthusiastic and flexible candidates withinnovative ideas to help shape and compliment the Community Paediatric servicesin Bridgewater in Halton Borough. We provide a comprehensive range of communitypaediatric medical and co-located services for children and young people whohave neurodevelopmental needs (including ASD and ADHD), disabilities, specialeducational and social needs including Children in Care (CIC). The service isdelivered from a recently refurbished self-contained Child Development Centreand/or peripheral clinics.It is anticipated that the applicant will develop a specific role, subject totheir experience and interest and dependant on the departments requirements. A programme of training and supervisionwill be developed in partnership with the successful candidate as required.Applicationsare invited from suitably qualified General Practitioners who are committed toworking in a multidisciplinary setting and keen to support service development.By your application and C.V. you will be able to demonstrate that you have thenecessary skills and experience to enable you to work autonomously within thespecific role.Main duties of the jobThe purpose of the General Practitioner with ExtendedRole within Community Paediatrics is to provide a high-qualityservice supporting Children and Young People to receive assessment,investigation, diagnosis and appropriate support to optimise their quality oflife.The GP with Extended Role (GPwER) is a GP who undertakes, in addition to their core generalpractice, a role that is beyond the scope of GP training and that may requirefurther training. The GPwill work in and develop a specific area of expertise within the servicedelivered.One keydistinction is that a GPwERs management of the patient extends beyond themedical model, and as a GP you will bring important additional skills inpractising holistically and dealing with complexity and uncertainty.This new role is part of a well-established team ofConsultants and Specialty Grade Doctors as well as a range of staff, includingspecialist Nurses. The Doctors work closely withBridgewater paediatric therapy staff, Health Visitors and School Nurses as partof a Community Team working to support children and young people with additionalneeds in Community.The Bridgewater Community Doctors (Halton and Warrington)support each other and meet for shared learning opportunities.About usFlexible working will be considered for all roles.Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver ourNHS services in your local community.They help us deliver our mission to improve local health andpromote wellbeing in the communities we serve.After all, values are about people and they werecreated in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was importantto themHere at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs andpromote independence in the healthcare we provide..E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationshipsbased on trust, openness, honesty and respect.P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the rightskills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities andshow great pride in being a local provider of health and care.E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to providesustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.Job responsibilitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesClinicalTo take on a specific role(s) asrequired by the Department and that compliments your experience and interest.Oncecompetencies are gained ; to undertake GPwER led clinicsand to provide support to more junior staff.This includes integrated working with education and social servicesstaff and the provision of paediatric advice as requiredTo be involved in provision of adviceand outcome focused information for those who require Education Health andCare PlansTo provide high quality caseloadmanagement including high quality case records, ensuring adherence toprofessional best practice.PartnershipsTocarry out responsibilities, as a GPwER , and to work in close co-operationwith local authority staff and other clinical colleaguesTopromote close collaboration between community paediatrics, hospitalpaediatric services and Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServicesTo work in partnership with Educationand Social Services colleagues to ensure child health needs are effectivelymetTo occasionally attendmultidisciplinary support pathways / panels for children with significantneeds in order to provide a joined-up approachAuditResearch and Professional DevelopmentTo offer professional advice to theClinical Director, Bridgewater Medical Director, Trust Board and partneragencies on areas of responsibility as required.To take part in service planning andservice development in conjunction with the Clinical Director in Paediatrics,the Assistant Director and Clinical Manager for Child & Family Services,other Senior Clinicians and Managers to provide an efficient surveillancescreening and prevention for children.To continue with his/her professionaldevelopment and maintain good standing with the Royal College of GeneralPractice.In order to demonstrate that the requirements of the GPwith Extended Role have been met. Keep an electronic record and log book toinclude the following;i.evidence of the acquisition of the core knowledgerelevant to the extended role, including any relevant and appropriateacademic qualificationsii.documentedexperience, and supervised training, within the specialty area of theextended roleiii.evidence of theacquisition of the core skills relevant to the extended role, includingappropriate supervised demonstration of competenceiv.evidence ofpositive feedback that affirms the individuals communication and teamworking skills, and ability to provide an appropriate standard of practice inthe extended rolev.a structuredreference from the clinical supervisor that covers all intended clinicalareas of competence within the extended role.Toencourage appropriate research within the Service supported by the Trust.Training & TeachingTo participate in the training ofNurses, Therapists, Education and Social Services staff and voluntary groupsand other staff as appropriate.To participate in medical andpostgraduate training when required by the organisationTo undertake safeguarding training atlevel 3, which will include the training required at levels 1-2.Accountability and ReviewTheGPwER is responsible to the Clinical Director in Community Paediatrics andaccountable to Bridgewater Medical Director and ultimately to the TrustBoard. Appropriate job plans will bereviewed / agreed with the GPwER on an annual basis by the Clinical DirectorTerms of ServiceThispost is subject to national terms and conditions of service under theconditions of a salaried general practitioner by a primary care trustApplicantsfor this post are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1972 andare required to declare prosecutions or convictions including thoseconsidered spent under this Act.Person SpecificationAdditional CriteriaDo you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)Qualificationsevidence of a CCT or equivalent in general practiceevidence of being currently registered and licensed and in good standing with the GMCevidence of continued practice in a primary care role on a performers list (or equivalent) and active engagement in an annual medical (whole scope of practice) appraisal.MRCP, MRCPCH by Examination or equivalentor other higher degreeDCH, DCCH, MBA or otherExperienceRelevant experience in Paediatrics at Core Trainee level or aboveAble to prioritise workload effectively to manage targets within defined timescalesComprehensive training in Paediatrics and all aspects of Community Paediatrics including safeguarding and looked after childrenExperience in other areas relevant to child health e.g.child mental health, obstetrics, publicSpecialist experience in one or more particular areas of practice to take a lead role in that areaIn depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/auditSkills and AttributesAble to work unsupervised and make expert clinical decisions.Good written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated ability to manage time effectivelyDemonstrates knowledge of strategies for safeguarding management across the health communityExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary teamUnderstanding of management issues including medical discipline: clinical governance, service planningAbility to lead a multi-disciplinary groupUnderstanding of the roles of other professionalsAbility to communicate effectively e.g.verbally, report writing, thesisKnowledge of Code of Practice and Education legislationFormal training in teaching methods: demonstrated ability in teaching / trainingFlexibilityThe ability to travel independently across the organisationThe ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needsOn rare occasions there are parental / professional training sessions that occur at evenings or weekends. The post holder would receive significant notice of these eventsAdditional CriteriaIf you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustPlease quote Job Reference number C9835-
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