General Practitioner (GP) - Enhanced Access

Partnering Health; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Waterlooville seeks a qualified individual to provide clinical assessments and treatments within the Primary Care Enhanced Access Service. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, interpreting investigations, making safe referrals, and supporting colleagues. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical settings and be able to deliver emergency care when necessary. Join a team focused on improving healthcare delivery across our local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical assessment and treatment.
• Ability to interpret medical investigations (e.g., x-rays, blood tests).
• Strong communication skills for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment of patients.
• Request and interpret investigations such as x-rays and blood tests.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care.
• Deliver emergency care as needed.
• Provide clinical support to colleagues.
• Contribute to teaching and service improvement.

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work as part of a team for the Primary Care Enhanced Access Service based in both Havant and Waterlooville. The post holder will provide clinical assessment and treatment for the delivery of a safe, efficient, and reliable service. They will work closely with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, forming links and developing relationships with secondary care, GP colleagues, and the wider healthcare community. The post holder will ensure patients receive optimal care in the correct setting. Health policies and standard operating procedures will be adhered to and, if relevant, refined. In the planned primary care clinic, patients will undergo clinical assessment and review, examination, and appropriate investigations (e.g. x-rays, scans, blood tests); a diagnosis and management plan will then be agreed. On occasion, onward referrals to specialties may be required, and credible referrals will be expected. The service is staffed by a team of GPs, Nurses, Paramedics, Healthcare Assistants, and non-clinical staff.

Location & Hours

• Havant Health Centre and The Oaks, Waterlooville
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 18:00 – 21:00
• Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
• Ideally, these hours will be covered by one contracted individual; however, we are open to considering more than one applicant to ensure full cover, on either a contracted or bank basis.

Main Duties

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Request and interpret investigations (e.g. x-rays, scans, blood tests).
• Make safe and appropriate referrals to secondary care.
• Deliver emergency care when required while awaiting transfer.
• Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues.
• Contribute to teaching, training, and service improvement.

Company Overview

PHL Group was founded in 2009 by a team of commercial partners and experienced General Practitioners with a clear vision of providing services that would contribute to and benefit the local healthcare economy. PHL (formerly known as Hampshire Doctors on Call) runs Integrated Urgent Care, which evolved from the former Out of Hours model, for localities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. All of the core services which look after patients with an urgent healthcare need are joined up together, and PHL work closely with system partners such as South Central Ambulance Service. The services we operate include call handling, telephone clinical assessment, out of hours home visiting services and some face-to-face Primary Care appointments services in Hampshire. In 2021 a newly formed Healthcare Division was created and incorporates PHLs Urgent Care, Primary Care and Youla Care Concierge Services. The new division combines PHL's healthcare operations into one team and utilises internal and external resources efficiently to achieve our organisations vision: to be an innovative healthcare enabler, known for providing a range of high-quality care. PHL Group aims to assist candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted healthcare organisation.