General PracticeFixed Term

GP Clinical Director for Urgent Care

Newcastle General Practice Services Ltd

Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary

£12,070 – £12,070

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

The Clinical Director for Urgent Care post is an exciting opportunity to deliver transformative change to the newly established 'front door' and existing urgent treatment centres at Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NuTH). We are seeking an experienced GP with a comprehensive understanding of urgent care priorities and strategy, and appetite to develop services to deliver outstanding patient care. The Clinical Director for Urgent Care role will bring a forward thinking and strategic perspective to the delivery of urgent care in Newcastle and will work closely with operational and nursing leads to drive service development. For the right candidate, there is an opportunity for this position to be combined with the 'GP Governance Lead for Urgent Care' role also out to advert. In this scenario, clinical sessions would be adjusted to account for 4 management sessions per week. The GP Clinical Director will be jointly accountable to NGPS and NuTH and supported by both organisations.

GP Clinical Director for Urgent Care

Newcastle General Practice Services Ltd

Apply

If you would be interested in a combined role, please apply via CV to both positions. For any queries, please contact: emily.maughan1@nhs.net

In line with the Urgent and Emergency Care Plan, and NHS 10-year plan, the Clinical Director for Urgent Care role aims to:

Maximise efficiency across urgent care, and reduce waiting times Seek opportunities to effectively manage patient flow, including redirection of patients to the most appropriate service Integrate urgent care and access with neighbourhood working, in line with the NHS 10-year plan Enhance GP links with Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Support winter preparedness

Newcastle GP Services (NGPS) is an ambitious and innovative membership organisation, providing support to 27 GP Practices across Newcastle. A small, friendly and professional team based in Gosforth, we deliver a range of services, including GP cover across Urgent Treatment Centres, mobile outreach clinics, managing a primary care staff bank, as well as providing financial and administrative assistance to Primary Care Networks in the city. Our mission is to ensure that voice of Newcastle Primary Care is heard, and that we work on behalf of our members to deliver services at the right scale. NGPS are delighted to be working with NuTH to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join the Urgent and Emergency Care team.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NuTH) is one of the most successful teaching NHS Trusts in the country. With one of the highest number of specialist services of hospitals in the UK, and around 14,000 staff, they are one of the regions major employers. NuTH have a long-standing reputation for high quality clinical care with commitment to excellence reflected in consistent performance at the highest level. NuTH are committed to being an employer of choice offering staff superb benefits, looking after their wellbeing, and providing access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support which enables them to provide healthcare at its best with people at our heart.

Person specification

Essential

Experience of transformative clinical leadership
Experience in leading complex change management
Demonstrates a high level of professional practice and experience in disease management
Experience of collaborative and multidisciplinary team working
Previous and current experience of working in primary care and an urgent care setting, including management of acute illness/injury in the UK
The ability & willingness to travel to sites
Member of defence union (MPS/MDU)
Evidence of an annual NHS appraisal
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skilled in service development and management
Ability to network and build collaborative relationships
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Ability to use initiative and judgement
Strong leadership skills
Forward thinking and strategic perspective to the delivery of urgent care
Proactive, flexible and positive attitude
Demonstrates personal and professional integrity
Personable and approachable
Commitment to the delivery of high-quality care and continuous service improvement
Fully Qualified GP MRCGP for at least 3 years
GMC full registration and currently on a performers list
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
Possess a valid UK work permit (if appropriate)

Desirable

Full driving licence
Higher postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields