GP with a Specialist Interest in Education and Training

Job Overview

Do you want to be part of a practice which is passionate about delivering a multi-disciplinary model of care?

Do you have an interest in developing the current and next generation of Primary Care practitioners be that a Nurse, Medic, Physiotherapist, Physician Associate or Paramedic?

Do you enjoy teaching and mentoring others and still want to do the GP day job?.....................Then this could be the role for you!

The Primary and Community Care Academy in north Wales in partnership with Hillcrest Medical Centre is developing a Multi Disciplinary Practitioner Training Hub in North Wales to offer a range of training and learning opportunities for the current and next generation of primary and community care practitioners.

Main duties of the job

The job plan will included protected / dedicated sessions for the clinical and educational supervision of a small cohort of trainees, this will/may include Medical Students, Physician Associates, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners and GP Trainees, don’t worry if you aren’t a GP Trainer we will support you to become one.

With a list size of 15,343 the Practice has an extensive multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff. The Practice also operates a tailored telephony system to support with patient access to services (this is in place for all of our Health Board practices in the East Area).

Located close to Wrexham city, the practice has easy access to the A483/A55 dual carriageways (with the city of Chester just a short drive away) and the national M53/M56/M6 motorway network. The city also boasts the well-known Wrexham Association Football Club now owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

The Practice uses EMIS Web.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This is a portfolio role and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake clinical sessions in the practice as well. We welcome applications for full-time and part-time positions but we wish to secure a commitment to undertake the work of a clinical supervisor for at least two days a week, as you will be responsible for our students in the first place.

The Training Team will be made up of professionals who are not doctors. Team members will collaborate to provide the variety of opportunities for education and training and to improve skills at the Medical Center and at regional level as members of the Academy's faculty, and will actively promote and undertake clinical research in the Practice.

We offer a salary in line with the DDRB and the benefits associated with working for the Health Board, including Annual Leave, Study Leave, CPD along with the opportunity to become part of a great GP practice and team.

Please be advised the role may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
• Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

• MRCGP Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
• Other relevant specialist interests & skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Vocational GP training
• Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation

Skills, Knowledge, Ability

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care caseload and respond flexibly to workload fluctuations
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Effective counselling and communication skills
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
• Good IT proficiency
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with a wide range of individuals and within groups
• Ability to work across organisations to deliver a common objective
• Ability to draft letters, reports and protocols in a timely manner

Desirable criteria

• Audit
• Research interests relevant to post
• Teaching / Training experience
• Ability to speak Welsh

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Satisfactory Immigration Status
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure Check
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria

• Flexible approach
• Motivated and efficient
• Commitment to learn and best practice