GP with Extended Scope in ME/CFS

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 143,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated GP with Extended Scope to join their skilled team in York. This part-time role involves providing medical expertise in the field of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, working with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality care. Applicants must possess a medical degree and full GMC registration. The position offers a salary of £142,821.78 per year on a fixed-term contract, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to benefits and rewards program

Qualifications

• Full UK General Medical Council (GMC) registration and a license to practice.
• A medical degree.
• Active engagement and evidence of an annual GP appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical expertise and consultation across the service.
• Work well in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Offer joint clinical leadership across existing service provision.

Skills

Knowledge of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Clinical governance understanding

Sound clinical knowledge

SystmOne knowledge

Education

Medical degree

Full UK GMC registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and highly skilled GP with Extended Scope to join our friendly, motivated and forward‑thinking team.

CHCP Yorkshire Fatigue ME/CFS Service provides an assessment and treatment service across York, North Yorkshire, Lincs and North East Lincs.

We are accepting applications from either existing GPwES in a specialism linked to ME/CFS or associated conditions, or practicing GPs who can demonstrate knowledge of specialist patient management beyond the medical model. There will be a development induction/training package, based on applicants' individual needs.

You will be keen to develop skills and knowledge and motivated to further your understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related conditions. You will be committed to supporting the patient's skills and knowledge to enable them to best manage their conditions. You will value and engage with self and peer practice review and supervision in the maintenance of gold standard practice.

Main Duties

CHCP Yorkshire Fatigue ME/CFS Service is committed to providing the highest quality of care working in partnership with patients, their care givers and other health care providers. You will work well as an integrated member of a multi‑disciplinary team as well as possessing the attributes required to work autonomously in managing your own workload. The role will be required to offer joint clinical leadership across the existing service provision to ensure that the service meets the service user needs in line with best practice, CQC standards and legislative frameworks.

You will provide medical expertise and consultation across the service to promote the role of the GPwES, leading on initiatives and improvements, as well as support senior management in delivering the wider service improvements.

Contact: Claire Haughey – Operations Manager [e-mail]

About Us

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.

Pay and Contract

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor – other

Salary: £142,821.78 a year pa/pr

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 810-7665587

Job location: York Eco Business Centre, Amy Johnson Way, York, YO30 4AG

Responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full UK General Medical Council (GMC) registration and a license to practice.
• A medical degree.
• Active engagement and evidence of an annual GP appraisal.

Knowledge

• In depth knowledge and understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and associated conditions.
• Up to date knowledge of all the latest guidelines and evidence in relation to ME/CFS.
• Evidence of CPD activity.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
• Sound clinical knowledge and ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support own and others decision‑making.

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years practice in a primary care medical role, or in‑depth knowledge of specialist patient management beyond the medical model.
• Experience of involvement in audit and/or research.
• Experience of supervising clinical staff to ensure clinical standards are met.
• Experience of working with people with ME/CFS (however a programme of shadowing and training will be given).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

City Health Care Partnership CIC

York Eco Business Centre, Amy Johnson Way, York, YO30 4AG

Employer's Website

https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/