General Practitioner
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £65,070.00 to £98,194.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £65070.00 - £98194.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Newport, PO30 5TG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9470-24-0004-GP |
Summary
The Urgent Treatment Centre opened in November 2019 as a service for people of all ages who require urgent treatment for minor injuries and illnesses where their condition is urgent enough that they cannot wait for the next GP appointment but who do not need treatment at the emergency department. The service is a GP led, primary care service with access to a range of onsite diagnostics including; blood tests, electrocardiograms and x-rays, enabling treatment of a range of minor injuries and illnesses. The Urgent Treatment Centre is made up of a multiprofessional team including GPs Associate Specialist, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Senior Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, Health Care Assistants, out of hour Drivers and Administrative staff. To undertake consultations which may include telephone triage and/or face-to-face either at the designated base or alternatively at the patients home residence. Responsibilities: Provision of support and teaching to the multiprofessional team.To work within government set National Quality Requirements (NQRs) and local Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the Urgent Care Service. Active participation in Clinical Governance, audit & research activities of these services. Administrative tasks for these services Keeping up to date & participating in CME & CPD Participation in annual appraisals To be aware of current Safeguarding processes and refer as appropriate to Social Services/other external agencies. To liaise with local health services, Hospitals, Walk-in Centre, Social Services, District Nursing teams, Palliative Care teams and other external services when a patient referral or specialist advice is required