Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) General Practitioner (GP)
Job summary
The remit of the UTC is to provide unscheduled care for those patients presenting with minor injuries and illnesses, however there are occasionally patients who self-present with acute or life-threatening conditions, which the postholder will be required to assess, redirect, and refer on as required. The postholder will be an experienced independent practitioner who is able to provide clinical support and expertise to ensure that patients attending UTC receive the best possible outcome.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To assess, diagnose and treat or transfer patients attending the stand- alone UTC at Chase Farm in the capacity of a General Practitioner. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide exemplary clinical care and patient experience. To use a primary care approach, with the use of limited diagnostics and encouragement, to refer back to patients own GP wherever possible.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional
Qualifications · Essential
GMC Licence to Practice Current GP Principle or Non- Principle in UK Registered on a PCT Medical Performers List MRCGP
Desirable
Previous experience of working in Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre Skills and aptitudes
Essential
Effective team working skills Good Written and Verbal Skills Ability to communicate in a complex environment Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively Information technology skills
Desirable
Links with local Primary Care Interest in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Experience · Desirable
Previous experience of working in ED or UCC/UTC 3 + years of experience in primary care Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
Able to work independently Team Player
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
