Job Description

Job Purpose

The post holder will participate with colleagues to maintain a rota of cover for Edgware and Finchley

Walk in Centre's for agreed hours. The services are currently operational between 8am and 8pm but

this may be subject to change, and GPs will be in attendance between 9am to 7pm, or 10am to 8pm.

Subject to negotiation the post holder may work agreed set hours or work flexibly. They will participate

with colleagues to provide clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients and manage the capacity of

the facility. They will also provide support to other healthcare staff to ensure highest quality of care

for all patients. The post holder will be expected to work across either site as required.



Clinical Responsibilities

To provide high quality general practitioner medical services in the Walk-In Centre to patients

of all ages.

Provide support to the team of nurse practitioners and healthcare staff in the assessment and treatment of unscheduled walk-in consultations and patients referred for an appointment by

NHS 111.

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.

Use evidence-based knowledge when treating patients.

To provide appropriate health education, advice and safety netting to patients attending the WIC

To appropriately request and interpret investigations including ECGs and X-rays.



Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.



Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role



Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)



Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply



Car lease scheme *T&C's apply



Flexible working options



Annual travel card loan



Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks.



To be alert to the needs of vulnerable people and be aware of and compliant with safeguarding

procedures for both children and adults.

Issuing electronic prescriptions and prescribe according to best practice and generically whenever this is clinically appropriate.

To dispense medication from stock within agreed medicines management protocols.

Responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment and treatment interventions, sharing of information following legal and professional guidelines and ensuring these guidelines are adhered to with patients/ clients who do not have the ability to provide informed

consent.

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake most duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Skills in managing patients attending with injuries would be advantageous but is not essential as most of these patients are attended to by clinical practitioners.