GPwER in Neurology

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a local GP with a Special Interest (GPwER) in Parkinson's disease to join our integrated and dynamic neurological long-term conditions team.

The successful candidate will work as an integrated member of the team to deliver 1-2 specialist clinics a week and to support the Parkinson's CNSs. Administrative time will be allocated to cover each clinic worked as part of the job plan. Specialist training will be offered in-house under the supervision of the consultant neurologists and participation in external training will be encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will share clinical responsibilities for the care of Parkinson's patients under the RBH with the present consultants and Parkinson's CNSs. Full training will be offered in post and prior specialist experience is not required. Secretarial and administrative support will be provided.

About us

We are recognised as an innovative department with 5 neurology consultants, 2 consultants in neurological rehabilitation and a nurse consultant specializing in Parkinson's disease who leads a large team of clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) for neurological long-term conditions. We have close links (through shared consultant appointments) with the neuroscience centre at the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford where advanced therapies such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's are available.

We run a number of relevant specialist clinics at the Royal Berkshire hospital and the local community hospitals (for example, the multi-disciplinary elderly care Parkinson's clinic, and Parkinson's Plus clinics). There will be opportunities to attend these other clinics as part of initial training and continuing professional development (CPD).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

To help deliver, as part of our team, high-quality responsive care for people with Parkinsons in the West Berkshire / South Oxfordshire area. To ensure excellent communication with colleagues in primary care leading to an effective and collaborative approach to long term condition management

Management Responsibilities:

To help develop the service to respond to innovations and challenges in Parkinsons care. Participation in two-monthly departmental clinical governance meetings. Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Experience of patient care within general practice

Desirable

Previous experience in care of people with Parkinson's

Audit Management & IT

Essential

Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines Experience of undertaking clinical audits and presenting data Good IT skills, experience of using EPR systems/patient databases

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

Experience of providing teaching and supervision to trainees and/or ancillary healthcare professionals

Patient Experience

Essential

Contributes to improving patients experience See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority Excellent interpersonal skills Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each member's unique role

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