General Practitioner-Urgent Care Bank

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Nimbuscare's Urgent Care Team in York as a GP. This role offers the chance to significantly impact patient care across various urgent care services. You'll collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment, providing care that is patient-centered and innovative, with ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Access to Blue Light Card

Health Service Discounts

24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to become a Clinical Supervisor/Mentor

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Doctor with current GMC Registration.
• Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment.
• Experience of working in an Urgent Care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone assessment for patients via NHS 111.
• Ensure accurate clinical coding of patients in the UTC.
• Manage face-to-face assessments in urgent treatment centers.

Skills

IT Skills

Advanced clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

MRCGP Qualification

Current Professional Registration (GMC)

Tools

SystmOne

MS Office

Job description

Are you a GP working in North Yorkshire and looking for a new challenge?

Join our Urgent Care Team!

Nimbuscare is looking for experienced and enthusiastic clinicians to join our growing urgent care team. We are a clinically-led organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering care that puts people first.

Main duties of the job

As part of our team, youll have the opportunity to work across our services, including:

• Clinical Assessment Service (CAS), based in Holgate, York
• Weekend Home Visiting Service based in York
• Face-to-face sessions at York, Selby, Malton, Scarborough and Whitby Hospitals
• Urgent Treatment Centres at York and Scarborough Hospitals
• Same Day Urgent Care clinics in York, Scarborough and Whitby

Were looking for skilled, compassionate professionals who can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Youll be confident managing a broad range of urgent care presentations, delivering safe, effective clinical decisions and high standards of care.

In Urgent Care every day is differentand thats what makes it exciting. Youll work in an environment that helps you provide the best possible care for patients, supported by a network of experienced colleagues and an organisation that values your voice. We believe in empowering clinicians to make decisions, innovate, and lead with compassion.

If youre looking for a meaningful next step in your clinical career, wed be delighted to hear from you!

About us

Our offer:

Support on shift

SystmOne

Collaborative multidisciplinary approach

New open plan office environment for the Clinical AssessmentService at Holgate in York.

24/7 Operational and Clinical support

Training and Development

Urgent Care teaching programme

Opportunities to become a Clinical Supervisor/Mentor

Access to Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts

Our Health and Wellbeing offer

Care First Zest 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders

Our Visionfor Urgent Care

At Nimbuscare, we putpatients first. Our vision is to make urgent care simple, seamless and safe -so people get the help they need, when and where they need it.

ForOur Patients - We are developing an urgent careservice across York and North Yorkshire that works 24/7. Whether thats throughGeneral Practice, NHS 111, UTC, or a home visit - care will be joined-up,responsive to the needs of patients, and closer to home. No more confusion.ForOur People - Were supporting our teams to thrive. Withconsistent staffing, urgent care training, and strong teamwork, well help youdeliver safe, compassionate care every time.ForOur System - We work as one. With our partners, we are movingcare out of hospital and into the community. Our shared goal: fewer delays,better outcomes, and care that works for patients.

Job summary

Are you a GP working in North Yorkshire and looking for a new challenge?

Join our Urgent Care Team!

Nimbuscare is looking for experienced and enthusiastic clinicians to join our growing urgent care team. We are a clinically-led organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering care that puts people first.

Main duties of the job

As part of our team, youll have the opportunity to work across our services, including:

• Clinical Assessment Service (CAS), based in Holgate, York
• Weekend Home Visiting Service based in York
• Face-to-face sessions at York, Selby, Malton, Scarborough and Whitby Hospitals
• Urgent Treatment Centres at York and Scarborough Hospitals
• Same Day Urgent Care clinics in York, Scarborough and Whitby

Were looking for skilled, compassionate professionals who can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Youll be confident managing a broad range of urgent care presentations, delivering safe, effective clinical decisions and high standards of care.

In Urgent Care every day is differentand thats what makes it exciting. Youll work in an environment that helps you provide the best possible care for patients, supported by a network of experienced colleagues and an organisation that values your voice. We believe in empowering clinicians to make decisions, innovate, and lead with compassion.

If youre looking for a meaningful next step in your clinical career, wed be delighted to hear from you!

About us

Our offer:

Support on shift

SystmOne

Collaborative multidisciplinary approach

New open plan office environment for the Clinical AssessmentService at Holgate in York.

24/7 Operational and Clinical support

Training and Development

Urgent Care teaching programme

Opportunities to become a Clinical Supervisor/Mentor

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Access to Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts

Our Health and Wellbeing offer

Care First Zest 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders

Our Visionfor Urgent Care

At Nimbuscare, we putpatients first. Our vision is to make urgent care simple, seamless and safe -so people get the help they need, when and where they need it.

ForOur Patients - We are developing an urgent careservice across York and North Yorkshire that works 24/7. Whether thats throughGeneral Practice, NHS 111, UTC, or a home visit - care will be joined-up,responsive to the needs of patients, and closer to home. No more confusion.ForOur People - Were supporting our teams to thrive. Withconsistent staffing, urgent care training, and strong teamwork, well help youdeliver safe, compassionate care every time.ForOur System - We work as one. With our partners, we are movingcare out of hospital and into the community. Our shared goal: fewer delays,better outcomes, and care that works for patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical responsibilities:

IUC Hub/Clinical Assessment Service:

Consistently monitor incoming calls, responding promptly based on clinical need

Provide telephone assessment for patients presenting via 111, closing cases over the phone where appropriate

Provide clinical advice for Health Care Professionals and co-ordinate care for patients depending on clinical need

Arrange to review patients face to face at the appropriate UTC/SDUC clinic

Arrange home visits when clinically needed

Provide clinical advice where appropriate to both internal and external staff as required eg triage nurse, GP colleagues, district nurses, ACPs, Paramedics etc

Through prior agreement and where trained to do so, provide Clinical Supervision for GP SpRs/Trainee ACPs whilst on shift

Develop knowledge of referral pathways to maximise the use of community services eg Pharmacy First, the community eye service etc.

Urgent Treatment Centres:

Work within current scope of practice whilst developing and maintaining skills required to work across the full scope of urgent care presentations including minor illness and injury.

Attend further training where needed to become competent in, for example, assessing and managing minor injuries

Provide leadership for minor illness presentations whilst on shift

Work with the Lead Urgent Care Practitioner for minor injuries to ensure appropriate prioritisation of patients based on clinical need

Provide mentoring, supervision and training for GP SpRs and trainee urgent care practitioners whilst on shift.

Provide regular clinical supervision meetings including Designated Medical Prescriber meetings and workplace-based assessments for Urgent Care Practitioners in training.

Ensure clinical coding of patients seen in the UTC is accurate and complete before the end of the shift.

Same Day Urgent Care (SDUC) clinics:

Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and manage minor illness presentations

Through prior agreement and where trained to do so, provide Clinical Supervision for GP SpRs/Trainee ACPs whilst on shift

and consistency.

Operate diagnostic equipment to monitor and assess patients, ensuring accurate readings for informed clinical decisions.

Identify and report faulty equipment, ensuring it is removed from clinical areas for repair to maintain safety.

Completion of event report forms when indicated

Across all aspects of the service:

Appropriately assess, diagnose, treat & discharge or refer patients presenting to the IUC service

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems and formulate evidence-based management plans

Provide health promotion and preventative health care advice to patients attending the service

Precribe and issue computer-generated electronic prescriptions

Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)

Adhere to all medicines management governance and ensure correct procedures are followed

Clearly and accurately document consultations, including safety netting advice, in a timely manner

Where appropriate, educate patients about how best to use urgent care services

Work collaboratively with other health and social care professionals and services to deliver care to meet patients clinical, social and transport need

Proactively communicate with the On call Manager to escalate any concerns as appropriate to ensure smooth running of the shift

Work with urgent care colleagues working across the service to maximise the effective and efficient delivery of care to patients

Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of Health and local NHS trust.

Be aware of service KPIs & work accordingly to assist in achieving compliance

Escalate and report patient safety/experience events or feedback in line with Nimbuscares governance framework

Contribute to and participate in the management of complaints and concerns where appropriate

Provide clinical feedback to enable service development

Understand, maintain knowledge of and adhere to relevant standard operating procedures, policies and pathways

Represent the service and Nimbuscare in a professional manner when in contact with the general public and other professionals

Report any concerns about the safety of the service particularly with regard to any concerns about the behaviour / performance of other staff working for the service.

Inform Nimbuscare of any restrictions which may impact on the post holders ability to undertake urgent care work

On request of the On-call Manager, be prepared to move to an alternative site to ensure service delivery, as is reasonable based on individual circumstances

Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.

Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards.

Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Attendance at regular in-house governance and educational meetings and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC)
• MRCGP Qualification
• On National Performance List for GPs
• Evidence of medical indemnity insurance

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Physical Skills

Essential

• Own Transport and driving licence

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• IT Skills (MS office / SystmOne )
• Advanced clinical assessment skills including history taking / clinical examination
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving with effective decision-making skills, supported by a best practice approach.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment
• Experience of working in an Urgent Care setting (UTC/GP OOHs/ED/Pre-hospital care)
• For UTC, experience of assessing and managing minor illness and injuries

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Lead by example
• The ability to prioritise effectively
• Able to work under pressure
• Flexible
• Adaptability
• Using initiative
• Self-audit and reflection

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.primarycareyork.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

£65 to £75 an hour-Please see attached Job Description