GP facilitator

Job summary

The main features of this role will involve clinical education and supporting quality improvement; helping local practices and teams to review their ways of working and consider implementing new models to improve cancer care. The role will include presenting evidence, working closely and collaboratively with local practices and clusters and will require strong facilitation and influencing skills.

It is expected that the post holder will have (or quickly develop) an understanding of emerging themes from international and national cancer research around early diagnosis; models of follow up; rehabilitation and ongoing support for cancer patients.

Main duties of the job

To work collaboratively with local practices and clusters to influence and facilitate change and service improvement in the delivery of care provided to cancer patients in primary and community settings.

To strengthen and facilitate the educational development and skill set of primary care teams in relation to holistic cancer care and survivorship by promoting relevant courses, tools and resources.

To provide input to existing and new educational projects to enhance primary care team's knowledge.

To utilise key messages arising from the Wales Cancer Patient Experience Survey to help inform dialogue about service improvements which support care for cancer patients.

To facilitate the improvement of information for cancer patients and encourage GP Practices to promote this information to enable patients to have an improved understanding of their condition and treatment.

To provide professional clinical leadership and advice on relevant issues from a primary care perspective.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see that attached job description for details of the main duties, including the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified medical professional Full registration with GMC without conditions

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Must be a practising GP, Medical Consultant or Speciality doctor Be able to evidence an ability to lead and work effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams

Abilities and Personal Qualities

Essential

Innovative, with strong service focussed approach, exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills Ability to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience Demonstrable leadership and ambassadorial skills with an ability to demonstrate a flexible leadership style Commitment and passion for patient focused service with the ability to embed such an ethos at all levels of the organisation

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