GP Westhaven (Radipole Ward) Bridport Hospital (Colmers Ward)
Job overview
This post is being advertised as a part time post of 32 Hrs and the Trust will consider all applications including those wanting to work flexibly.- To provide primary care type services to 2 community hospitals one in Bridport and one in Weymouth (Westhaven).
Bridport has a 24-bed ward and Westhaven 33 bed ward. They are both rehabilitation wards dealing with patients from all ages who are stepped down from acute hospitals before their onward journeys home or to a nursing home. You will be complimenting a team of GPs, associate specialists and ANPs already in post, with the day-to-day management of patients with a variety of ongoing and common medical conditions.
The post holder would join the medical rota and may be expected to work at both sites, although priority would be given to ensuring that Westhaven was the main base.
Main duties of the job- The doctor will provide medical care for the patients on the wards, in collaboration with the Responsible Clinician/Multi-Professional Advanced Clinician, Advanced Practitioner, and the ward nursing team.
- The post holder will support the supervision of the clinical work of the Advanced Practitioner and will develop a mutually supportive clinical relationship with the Advanced Practitioner in managing the patient’s clinical need.
- The postholder will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the planning and provision of care, investigations, treatment, and discharge for patient.
- The postholder will provide timely clinical review of patients, participate in ward rounds, and keep up-to-date and accurate clinical record.
- The postholder will implement appropriate treatment plans for patients, in collaboration with the patient, and the multidisciplinary team, including relevant assessment of treatment escalation plans and resuscitation status where appropriate.
- The postholder will carry out the daily tasks as identified in the Medical Diary and in liaison with the nurse in charge of the ward.
- The postholder will work in liaison with the Responsible Clinician.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of
ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in
equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where
everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the
best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and
teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every
day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person specification
Education, qualifications & training
Essential criteria- MBBS or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practice
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience Completion of GP Training Scheme or equivalent hospital medical training/or completion of relevant specialty
- Registered with GMC
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Commitment to the care of older people
- A commitment to Intermediate Care
- Able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands
Leadership Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to provide clinical leadership
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team
Team Work
Essential criteria- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi- professional team
- Ability to contribute to team development
- An interest in teaching others
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to liaise effectively with colleagues within the hospital
Management Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed.At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
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