The position is fixed-term until March 31, 2025, allowing for tailored responsibilities based on the candidate's interests within the broad field of acute medicine. The Trust promotes an inclusive workplace culture and values diversity, encouraging applications from varied backgrounds. In addition to professional development opportunities and support for a healthy work-life balance, benefits include generous leave entitlements, NHS pension, and discounts on a range of services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic GP with an interest in acute medicine and frailty to work as a peer in the acute medicine department. The role has the ability to be tailored to an individuals needs and interests as acute medicine is a broad specialty. This role would be perfect for a GP looking to diversify and expand their clinical experience.
Within the role the prospective candidate would work in the Integrated Care Coordination hub (ICC) and one or two of the following SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care); Frailty-SDEC; Hospital outreach. More details of each are as follows:
Integrated Care Coordination hub (ICC) a local hub that provides an MDT (Community, Acute and Hospital at home) for referrals into hospital in crisis. This process looks to identify patients in the community who would benefit staying in their own house but practicalities/ complexity mean it is not possible to achieve this in primary care settings. The ICC looks to work closely with primary care, community teams and acute hospital to deliver the management and care patients need to stay at home. It also looks to provide a navigation gateway to ambulatory, hot clinics and our Virtual ward (known as Acute Hospital at Home).
Acute Hospital at Home (AHAH) service, which is nationally referred to as the Virtual Ward programme, enables patients to receive the same treatment and rehabilitation that theyd get on a traditional hospital ward from t
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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More detail about the role
The focus of the role will be in the ICC in the mornings supporting the frailty component of AHAH working within the MDT. The successful applicant will provide medical input to the frailty virtual ward alongside geriatricians, community clinicians and specialist nurses. While in the ICC the practitioner will support the calls and referrals of patients in crisis to the Acute hospital providing support and overseeing the disposition of patients to acute assessment or ambulatory/ virtual ward care. In the afternoon the successful candidate will work in either SDEC, Frailty SDEC or Hospital outreach utilising their skills as a general practitioner to deliver care alongside consultants. The GP will be supported by the wider team of acute medicine enabling efficiency and quality outcomes for patients.
FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31.03.2025
Working Pattern: TBA
Interview Date: TBA
For further information please contact: Dr Simon Patten Consultant in Acute Medicine (Clinical Director) on
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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