Salaried GP for Acute Medicine (MATCH)

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated salaried General Practitioners (GP) with an interest in Acute Medicine to join our team and support delivery of our Multi Agency Telephone Coordination (MATCH) service - a bespoke, single point of access team based at our Wigton Community Hospital.

The post holder will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care and advice through our MATCH service, working as our lead  medical Clinician in the HUB  as part of the wider MATCH MDT.

As a salaried GP in Acute Medicine, the post holder work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, including advanced clinical practitioners, nurses, ICC colleagues and external partners, such as NWAS, to deliver clinical advice and guidance  for a broad range of urgent but non-life-threatening medical conditions.

The post holder will be expected to actively join in teaching and training of wider clinical staff groups and to join in audit activity, as well as providing clinical leadership to the MATCH service. There will also be opportunities to work clinically within our Acute medical admission and SDEC units and the post holder will be seen as a valuable member of the wider clinical workforce.

The post holder’s clinical expertise and leadership will ensure patients receive timely assessment, treatment, and clear onward care pathways from all referring partners.

Main duties of the job

Flexible working arrangements are available, making this an ideal opportunity for GPs seeking a varied and sustainable portfolio career.

• Provide expert clinical care, advice and guidance within our MATCH HUB to supporting safe and effective care delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
• Contribute to direct clinical care within our Acute medical areas.
• Play an active role in the wider unplanned care programme, including departmental meetings, multidisciplinary discussions, teaching sessions, and audit reviews.
• Take part in audit and quality improvement activity, supporting evidence-based practice and service development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.