General Practitioner Urgent Treatment Centre

at  George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Job Title-General Practitioner Urgent Treatment Centre
Hours per week- 10 Sessions per week
Perm/Fixed Term- Fixed Term – 12 Months
Salary- £10,000 per session (Locally agreed salary)
Closing Date: 10.05.2024
Interview Date: 25.05.2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot – ‘Where you make a difference’
The clinical team at GEH is eager to further develop the UTC. Successful candidates will be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions, and will have the chance to spearhead improvement projects if they wish.
They will be responsible for managing acute illnesses and minor injuries in both adults and children.
The UTC is bolstered by a dedicated reception team and Emergency Care Practitioners.
It is equipped to order blood tests, x-rays, and make referrals for specialist advice.
Potential candidates are invited to visit the site for a tour of the facilities and to discuss the role more comprehensively with the clinical lead and operational manager.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Since October 2022, the service has expanded beyond traditional GP services to include additional low acuity patients who meet specific Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) criteria.
Senior clinicians from the Emergency Department (ED) have been instrumental in establishing this service within the UTC.
We are currently seeking to enhance our workforce to provide a more robust staffing model.
Consultant support from the ED is available during shifts, with the service located adjacent to the ED for necessary face-to-face discussions.
The clinical team at George Eliot Hospital (GEH) is committed to the ongoing development of the UTC. Successful candidates will be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions and will have the chance to lead improvement projects if they wish. They will be expected to manage acute illnesses and minor trauma in both adults and children.
The UTC is supported by a dedicated reception team and Emergency Care Practitioners and is equipped to request blood tests, x-rays, and specialty referrals

Please refer the Job description for details