Nova Healthcare Solutions Ltd is a CQC registered organisation that provides remote support to primary healthcare services through workflow management and medicines optimisation.
NovaHS is looking to cover a Monday and Tuesday clinic 09:00 - 14:00 through expansion of its bank of locum GPs.
The role is currently remote working. Full training is provided.
Clinical practice
- To assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and complex needs.
- To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.
- To proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
- To diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
- To prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national protocols.
- To work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments and support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
- To provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
- To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriate to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- To support and manage health needs presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation.
- To assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health.
- To implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
- To promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients.
Staff support
- To be visible and accessible to all staff.
- To participate in training sessions to staff in line with company policy and protocols.
Administration
- To effectively use the IT software provided, check emails daily and keep an accurate record of personal information, vaccination status, staff sickness and leave requests.
- To produce standard letters, emails and collect information using available IT packages in line with current procedures.
- To maintain and file accurately all data, documents and correspondence required for the operation of the service.
- To ensure that any claims for overtime are submitted, and other financial claim forms in line with current procedures.
- To ensure adherence to lone working procedures as required.
Miscellaneous
- To carry out efficiently all associated tasks to support the smooth running of the service that may be assigned to you by the Executive Management Team.
- Adhere to Disclosure and Barring Service Checks
Pay: £70.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Please confirm that you have significant and recent experience as a practicing clinician within primary care.
- Please confirm that you have experience using at least one of the following software: SystmOne, Emis Web, Docman
License/Certification:
- full GMC registration and licence to practice (Required)
- Medical Degree and Royal College Membership (Required)
- DBS check (Preferred)
- GP CCT (Required)
Work Location: Remote
