GP with Special Interest in Non-Specific Symptom Pathway

GP with Special Interest in Non-Specific Symptoms Pathway

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is looking to appoint a GP to work in the Non-Specific Symptom Pathway (NSSP). The post holder will become part of a new GP Led multidisciplinary team made up of a clinical nurse specialist, patient navigator and GP clinical lead, based within Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). NSSP aims to appropriately investigate and manage patients in whom there is a concern about cancer. These patients typically present with “vague symptoms” and do not meet criteria for existing suspected cancer pathways, but their symptoms require either prompt confirmation of cancer or exclusion with an understanding of the alternative diagnosis and a management plan agreed going forward. The majority of patient contact will be remote with face-to-face assessment being decided on an individual basis.

The team will be supported by Dr Anna O’Brien Speciality Lead in Medicine for Older People based at NBT, who will attend the regular NSSP multidisciplinary meeting. Dr O’Brien undertakes a weekly clinic at Cossham Hospital where our patients with unexplained symptoms, after cancer has been excluded, can be referred to help achieve a diagnosis and plan to help the GP support the patient going forward.

This post will suit an individual who is comfortable with working independently, is able to organise their workload effectively and is a good and effective communicator to patients, relatives and clinical colleagues. The GP will be able to support newly appointed colleagues as they develop in their roles and can demonstrate leadership in their role.

This role is a 2 sessions/PA a week, permanent contract. The preferred work pattern will be discussed at interview and agreed with the successful candidate.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marisa Kegg Job title: BHOC General Manager Email address: [email protected]