Salaried GP, Urgent Treatment Centres CDDFT

Salaried GP, Urgent Treatment Centres CDDFT Overview

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking salaried General Practitioners to join its Urgent Treatment Centres, delivering safe and effective urgent care for both children and adults. This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a 24-hour, seven-day service across various locations in County Durham. The position includes daytime, overnight, and weekend shifts according to an agreed rota and job plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide urgent medical care as part of a 24-hour, seven-day service across County Durham.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with urgent illnesses and injuries, prioritizing clinical needs.
• Conduct face-to-face consultations and telephone assessments, including home visits as per the service model.
• Recognize serious illnesses and clinical deterioration, initiating treatment within your competence and arranging timely escalations.
• Request and review appropriate investigations, ensuring results are acted upon and prescribing safely.
• Involve patients in decision-making, providing clear safety-netting advice, and arranging referrals, discharges, or follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to Trust policies and professional standards.
• Act on safeguarding concerns, obtain valid consent, and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate care and ensure safe patient flow.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.

Requirements

• Possess a recognized primary medical qualification.
• Completion of GP specialty training or an equivalent route to entry onto the GMC GP Register by the appointment date.
• Full GMC registration with a current license to practice and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in assessing and managing acute and undifferentiated illnesses.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage urgent presentations within the agreed service scope.
• Knowledge of safe prescribing practices and clinical governance.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and maintain required training.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569 per annum, pro rata.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive working environment with a focus on patient-centered care.
• Access to employee benefits such as a pension scheme and cycle-to-work program.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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