GP with Extended Scope in ME/CFS

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated GP with Extended Scope to join their team. This role involves providing expertise in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and promoting best practices in patient care. Candidates should have GMC registration and a solid understanding of evidence-based medicine. The provider emphasizes continuous professional development and offers a collaborative work environment, focusing on high-quality healthcare delivery to patients across York and North Yorkshire.

Benefits

Access to an excellent range of benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years practice in a primary care medical role.
• Active engagement and evidence of an annual GP appraisal.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical expertise and consultation across the service.
• Lead on initiatives and improvements in clinical practice.
• Work as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Knowledge of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Clinical governance understanding

Communication skills

Education

Full UK General Medical Council (GMC) registration

Evidence of CPD activity

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

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 of the job

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 of the wider service improvements.

If you have any specific questions in relation to the post; please 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 healthcareto 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.

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Job 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.
• Active engagement and evidence of an annual GP appraisal

Knowledge

• An 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.
• Understand the importance 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.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years practice in a primary care medical role, or an 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.