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Community Urgent Care GPinWitney Abingdon HenleyinWitney Abingdon HenleyPUBLISHED FRI 13 DEC 2024

Band Doctor - other: Depending on experience  PERMANENT 
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Opportunity to be part of a new and innovative team, shaping the future of community urgent care in Oxfordshire.
Flexible working hours available, including full-time and part-time options, accommodating different lifestyles and commitments.
Involvement in a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning from diverse professional backgrounds.
Hands-on role providing immediate care in the community, delivering meaningful impact and improving patient outcomes.
Access to extensive professional development opportunities, including CPD time for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
The chance to engage in remote medical cover and home visiting, enhancing the diversity of clinical experiences.
Commitment to working well within the community, providing acute and urgent care as a safe alternative to secondary care.
The Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking applicants for the role of Community Urgent Care GP (CUC GP) in Witney, Abingdon, and Henley. This new and innovative position will involve delivering acute and urgent care services to patients in Oxfordshire, primarily during 7-day operational hours from 8 am to 8 pm. Responsibilities will include assessing and treating acutely unwell patients at same-day emergency care units, providing remote medical cover through a clinical coordination center, and potentially working within the GP Out of Hours Service. The role emphasises collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and offers opportunities for personal development and educational activities.

Candidates can expect a rewarding, varied workload and flexible shifts ranging from 9 to 12 hours, with options for full-time or part-time commitments. The CUC GP role includes a weekend commitment of one in six, alongside designated continuing professional development (CPD) time. This position aims to integrate urgent care closer to patients' homes while enhancing the healthcare experience within the community.
Opportunity to be part of a new and innovative team, shaping the future of community urgent care in Oxfordshire.
Flexible working hours available, including full-time and part-time options, accommodating different lifestyles and commitments.
Involvement in a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning from diverse professional backgrounds.
Hands-on role providing immediate care in the community, delivering meaningful impact and improving patient outcomes.
Access to extensive professional development opportunities, including CPD time for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
The chance to engage in remote medical cover and home visiting, enhancing the diversity of clinical experiences.
Commitment to working well within the community, providing acute and urgent care as a safe alternative to secondary care.

Here are 5 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job: Start practice interview...
1. Can you describe your previous experience working in urgent care or emergency settings? What specific skills do you believe are essential for success in this role?
2. How do you approach triaging patients with varying levels of urgency? Can you provide an example from your past experience?
3. This role involves providing care both in person and remotely. How do you ensure effective communication with patients when working remotely?
4. This position requires collaboration with various multidisciplinary teams. Can you share an example of a successful team project you’ve been involved in, and what role did you play?
5. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team, especially in a high-pressure environment such as urgent care?
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1. Can you describe your previous experience working in urgent care or emergency settings? What specific skills do you believe are essential for success in this role?
2. How do you approach triaging patients with varying levels of urgency? Can you provide an example from your past experience?
3. This role involves providing care both in person and remotely. How do you ensure effective communication with patients when working remotely?
4. This position requires collaboration with various multidisciplinary teams. Can you share an example of a successful team project you’ve been involved in, and what role did you play?
5. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team, especially in a high-pressure environment such as urgent care?
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Useful skills for a Community Urgent Care GP:
To work as a Community Urgent Care GP in the UK, several skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s a comprehensive list:
Medical Qualifications
1. Medical Degree: You must hold a recognized medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
2. GMC Registration: You need to be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a license to practice.
3. Postgraduate Training: Completion of the Foundation Programme (or its equivalent) and relevant specialty training in General Practice.
Clinical Skills
1. Assessment Skills: Strong ability to assess acute medical conditions and emergencies.
2. Diagnostic Skills: Proficient in making quick and accurate diagnoses based on clinical presentations.
3. Procedural Skills: Competence in performing emergency procedures (e.g., suturing, minor surgeries).
4. Risk Management: Understanding of risk assessment and management in urgent care settings.
Communication Skills
1. Patient Interaction: Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills to effectively interact with patients and families.
2. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, paramedics, and specialists.
3. Documentation: Proficient in accurate and concise documentation of patient histories, assessments, and treatment plans.
Leadership and Management Skills
1. Team Leadership: Capacity to lead and supervise healthcare teams in urgent care settings.
2. Capacity to Manage Workload: Skills in prioritizing tasks and managing a high volume of patients efficiently.
3. Quality Improvement: Familiarity with quality improvement processes and evidence-based practice.
Personal Qualities
1. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to demonstrate empathy and provide compassionate care to patients in distress.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and remain calm under pressure.
3. Decision-Making: Strong decision-making skills, especially in urgent and high-pressure situations.
4. Resilience: Capacity to cope with the emotional demands of working in urgent care.
Professional Development
1. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical guidelines and best practices.
2. Special Interest Areas: You may also consider pursuing further training or certifications in areas such as minor injuries, immediate care, or advanced life support.
Technology Skills
1. IT Proficiency: Familiarity with electronic health records and other healthcare technologies to enhance patient care and documentation.
 


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