Salaried GP - Same Day Emergency Care and Virtual Ward

at  Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated team-players to work on a sessional basis as salaried GPs in the virtual ward and SDEC teams. The positions are primarily based in Bodmin Community Hospital, however additional roles are likely to become available in Camborne Redruth Hospital towards the end of the year.
You will be working alongside and collaboratively with our clinical GP colleagues who work in the community hospital CATU’s and with eldercare consultants from the Virtual ward and Royal Cornwall Hospital.
We need individuals to work
Weekday: 0900-1700 and 1030-1830
Weekend: 0900-1700
Applicants will be qualified GPs with primary care experience and a desire for innovation and to be part of the continuing evolution of new services. Training will be provided around the commencement of clinical duties, and this position offers a very generous CPD and annual leave package

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The GP role will be based in the Same Day Emergency Care clinic working alongside experienced frailty nurses and Advanced Clinical Practioners to assess patients with an urgent care need and to assess suitability to be cared for at home with the support of the virtual ward. The clinical space has full access to a range of Point of care testing pathology, X-rays, CT scan and MRI with an ability to give a range of therapies.
The role will also involve working with the nurses on the Virtual Ward alongside eldercare consultants to provide advice as to the suitability of the Virtual Ward as an appropriate place for treatment and to advise in situations of deterioration on the VW and the need for admission.
You will provide a clinical review of patients and work collaboratively with an established MDT and senior nursing colleagues.
Keeping frailty patients closer to home where appropriate is a key NHSE aim and is transforming the management of patients outside an acute hospital setting. This is an exciting innovative area of practice but as such is subject to rapid test and learn cycles and is continually evolving. This will suit colleagues who thrive on the ability to affect changes in patient care and like to get involved in new clinical pathways and new ways of working.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Although this role is based at Bodmin Hospital there is scope for part of the role to be based at Cambourne Redruth Community Hospital