GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Musculoskeletal Medicine

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a GP with a Specialist Interest in Musculoskeletal medicine to join their team. The role involves providing clinical services to patients, collaborating with a diverse healthcare team, and contributing to the development of the CMATS service. Candidates should have a broad experience in general practice and musculoskeletal medicine. Knowledge of Welsh is desirable. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Broad background of experience in general practice and in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic medicine.
• Effective communication skills in a multidisciplinary team.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to patients in the CMATS clinics.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide leadership and support to Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists.

Skills

Communication within a multidisciplinary team

Experience in general practice

Musculoskeletal and orthopaedic medicine knowledge

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a GP with Specialist Interest in Musculoskeletal medicine in the Centre Area of BCUHB, working within CMATS. The post holder will be responsible for the triage of patients, assessment and management of complex patients, training and support/supervision of staff, as well as the development of the CMATS service in BCUHB. The successful applicant will have a broad background of experience in general practice and in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic medicine.

Responsibilities

• The role involves providing a face to face clinical service to patients triaged to the CMATS clinics.
• Work in conjunction with an experienced and dynamic team of Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists, Consultant Therapist and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists and Podiatrists.
• Provide medical leadership, oversight and support to the Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists and Podiatrists within the CMATS team.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of the CMATS service within BCUHB.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Pain services and other specialist centres as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Broad background of experience in general practice and in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic medicine.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Desirable: Welsh language skills; applications from Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.

Additional Information

BCUHB is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. The organisation promotes equality and diversity and welcomes applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh and English submissions are treated equally. Please check your email account regularly for recruitment correspondence.