General Practitioner (RA)

As part of the CHCP CIC Urgent Care Strategy and our ongoing commitment to providing an enhanced and quality Unscheduled/Out of Hours care service, we are recruiting Out of Hours Doctors to work as part of a multidisciplinary team that will deliver these services. We seek highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic professionals to join this exciting and challenging initiative.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a fully qualified and experienced General Practitioner working within a multidisciplinary team to provide out-of-hours services that meet the urgent healthcare needs of residents in the Hull and East Riding area. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of clinical care, conducting clinical assessments such as telephone triage, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals, utilizing advanced skills and expert knowledge for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. Candidates must hold full GMC registration, a professional medical qualification, and relevant certifications such as the Certificate of Prescribed or equivalent experience (JCTGP) and/or Completion of Training. Commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

Medical indemnity will be provided for all contracted bank staff (excluding Provider to Provider contracts).

About us

At CHCP, we are passionate about people. We recognize that high-quality care is delivered by high-quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported. We aim to give all our colleagues the opportunity to excel.

Join us, and you'll be more than just a number. Our staff are our shareholders, and their opinions are valued. Compassion is central to our work; we are a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues delivering first-class healthcare across Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley, St Helens, and Wigan. We offer diverse roles to suit everyone, and we support your growth and development.

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Job responsibilities

• Support the development of the Out of Hours Service through medical clinical input.
• Contribute to the dissemination of best practices.
• Collaborate with support services such as Emergency Care Practitioners, 999 services, A&E, District Nurses, Palliative Care/MacMillan Nurses, Intermediate Care, Community Wards, Social Services, and Mental Health Services.
• Provide clinical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Undertake telephone triage, conduct consultations within the primary care centre, and perform home visits.
• Perform clinical assessments for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all consultations and treatments, and communicate appropriately with patients.
• Promote joint working across secondary, primary, community, and emergency services.
• Participate in active service audits in collaboration with the Clinical Advisor.
• Work flexibly across the Hull and East Riding area to provide clinical support.
• Provide clinical cover for other Primary Care Centres as required.
• Comply with CHCP Clinical Governance Standards and policies.
• Attend relevant meetings.
• Set and review personal and professional development objectives with the Clinical Advisor and Service Manager.
• Participate in annual appraisals.
• Follow NHS Complaints Procedures when necessary.
• Handle professional disciplinary matters in accordance with GMC guidelines.
• Support and provide leadership to less experienced staff.
• Take on shift leadership roles when needed.

Person Specification Qualifications

• JCPTGP Certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £85.20 to £131.64 per hour (paid hourly, dependent on shift).