General PractitionerinParkstoneinParkstonePUBLISHED THU 17 OCT 2024

This post is being advertised as a full time post of 1 .00 WTE and the Trust will consider all applications including those wanting to work flexibly.

To provide primary care type services to Herm , St Brelades, Jersey and Guernsey Wards.

Herm and St Brelades wards provide care for up to 40 patients with diagnosed organic mental health conditions. Patients are generally older people living with frailty and multiple co-morbidities and are often detained under the Mental Health Act. On both wards there is daily input from the mental health team for each patient. The role of the post holder would be to support the team (ACPs in particular) with the management of common medical condition such as heart failure, renal impairment, COPD, and diabetes.

If you would like further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Dr Rodi Karadimova, interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health / who will be happy to discuss anything with you.

To provide medical cover to Alderney Hospital Inpatients.

• 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.

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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.