Salaried GP in Cardiff & Vale Health Inclusion Service (CAVHIS)

Job overview

CAVHIS provides clinical care to Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Homeless patients, those on Probation, engaging in Parlour work and patients in the Alternative Treatment Scheme, ATS (formerly known as Safe Haven).

CAVHIS is also the designated primary agency in Wales responsible for providing Initial Health Assessments (IAs) and immediate health care support to new asylum seekers, as well as some groups of refugees. People who are registered have access to a GP, Nurse, Health Visitor, Midwife and the British Red Cross. There is an appointment system with triage and booking systems also in place for emergency, same day appointments if appropriate.

In addition, CAVHIS provides outreach homeless services with GPs supporting specialist homeless nurses. This service facilitates access to healthcare for homeless patients who are not registered with a local GP or who may require urgent medical care which they are struggling to access through conventional routes. The ATS provides a secure environment for patients who have previously been violent or aggressive in General Practice, to have their clinical needs met. Appointments are 20 minutes long and care is provided by the GP and a nurse. Security staff are always in attendance to ensure the safety of staff and other patients.

Main duties of the job

Routine duties, workload and non-clinical aspects of the role will be articulated through a Job Plan agreed by the Clinical Director.

There will be a requirement to work flexibly should the needs of the service change.

Any changes to the job plan will be discussed and agreed with the Clinical Director.

Clinical Duties

Engagement with the Clinical Director and other members of the team to support the provision of safe, appropriate clinical care in line with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the C & V UHB organisational policies and procedures, local/national guidelines and GMC regulations.

This includes:

• The provision of pre-booked GP consultations to patients
• Diagnosis, treatment and referral on as indicated
• Maintenance of accurate patient records using paper and electronic systems used in the service such as Vision.
• Prescribing in line with C& V UHB Medicines Management guidelines and protocols to ensure safe prescribing and prudent use of resources
• The provision of medication reviews as appropriate and monitoring of repeat prescribing

Non-clinical duties

Engagement with the Clinical Director and other staff to support the provision and development of a high quality service and contribute to staff development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide general medical services to people in CAVHIS including:

• Clinical patient assessment
• Medication review and management
• Referral to relevant health care services
• Management of both chronic and acute health condition

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents