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The post offers a wide variety of clinical sessions, including clinic based, outreach and Alternative Treatment Scheme clinics.
Applications are invited for a Salaried GP working 1 Session on a Friday in Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service (CaVHIS) at Cardiff Royal Infirmary. Covering a range of patient groups, such as: Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Homeless and Alternative Treatment Scheme patients.
We are looking for staff who have a passion for working in this complex, but rewarding specialist field, and are seeking to increase the continuity of medical presence.
The post offers a wide variety of clinical sessions, including clinic based, outreach and Alternative Treatment Scheme clinics. Language Line is available to support communication with non-English speakers. Support will be provided for those with limited experience working within this medical field.
Consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working.
This post is not recognised for Postgraduate training.
A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidates.
In view of Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates.
Due to the fixed term period applicable to the post, we would like to appoint as soon as possible so reserve the right to close the post to applications after 7 days if appropriate.
Provision of pre-booked and urgent GP consultations to vulnerable people in the service
The gathering of comprehensive medical and social histories from patients, using systems such as Language Line to facilitate effective communication
Ensuring that all manual and electronic sources of information are used to gather and update information on the patient
Physical examination and assessment of vulnerable patients and families
Diagnosis, treatment and referral on as indicated, being mindful at all times of the needs of this vulnerable patient group
Maintenance of accurate patient records using paper and electronic systems used in the service such as Vision.
Prescribing in line with C& V UHB Medicines Management guidelines and protocols to ensure safe prescribing and prudent use of resources
The provision of medication reviews as appropriate and monitoring of repeat prescribing
Provision of health education as appropriate
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is
“Caring for People, Keeping People Well”,
and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Heledd Jones Job title: Assistant Clinical Director Email address: Telephone number: 02921835449
Applications are invited for a Salaried GP working 1 Session on a Friday in Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service (CaVHIS) at Cardiff Royal Infirmary. Covering a range of patient groups, such as: Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Homeless and Alternative Treatment Scheme patients.
We are looking for staff who have a passion for working in this complex, but rewarding specialist field, and are seeking to increase the continuity of medical presence.
The post offers a wide variety of clinical sessions, including clinic based, outreach and Alternative Treatment Scheme clinics. Language Line is available to support communication with non-English speakers. Support will be provided for those with limited experience working within this medical field.
Consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working.
This post is not recognised for Postgraduate training.
A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidates.
In view of Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates.
Due to the fixed term period applicable to the post, we would like to appoint as soon as possible so reserve the right to close the post to applications after 7 days if appropriate.
Provision of pre-booked and urgent GP consultations to vulnerable people in the service
The gathering of comprehensive medical and social histories from patients, using systems such as Language Line to facilitate effective communication
Ensuring that all manual and electronic sources of information are used to gather and update information on the patient
Physical examination and assessment of vulnerable patients and families
Diagnosis, treatment and referral on as indicated, being mindful at all times of the needs of this vulnerable patient group
Maintenance of accurate patient records using paper and electronic systems used in the service such as Vision.
Prescribing in line with C& V UHB Medicines Management guidelines and protocols to ensure safe prescribing and prudent use of resources
The provision of medication reviews as appropriate and monitoring of repeat prescribing
Provision of health education as appropriate
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is
“Caring for People, Keeping People Well”,
and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Heledd Jones Job title: Assistant Clinical Director Email address: Telephone number: 02921835449