Job summary Appointment for GP with Extended Role inDVT - Haematology1 Wednesday weekly session plus admin time**12 month fixed term contract **Harrogate District Hospital are appointing a GP with a special interest in DVT work in the Haematology team based at Harrogate District Hospital.
Main duties of the job Following a period of supported training through joint clinic provision, you will deliver one DVT clinic per week alongside our VTE Haematology Consultant.
The clinic provides review of patients who have experienced a recent DVT and require assessment, decision making around anticoagulant therapy and follow up as necessary.
Administration time and access to the team secretarial resource will be also be provided.Please note the clinic runs on a Wednesday morning and interested candidates must be able to work in this time slot.
About us The departments pride themselves on team working and close collaboration with clinical colleagues to providing high quality patient care and are keen to expand our offer to the local population.
NICE recommend that patients with DVT are seen to consider stopping/continuing anticoagulation at 3 months post-DVT.
Currently waiting times for outpatient clinic are significantly longer and this post will bring the service closer to NICE recommendations.
For further information regarding the post or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Emma Harris, Consultant Haematologist.
via secretary on 01423 557323.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBe on the GMC List of Registered Medical Practitioners and on the GP Register Qualifications Essential oCertificate of postgraduate general practice training or an exemption of this qualification Experience Essential Previous experience delivering GMS/PMS services Experience Desirable Experience of working with VTE and/or anticoagulation Knowledge Desirable Understanding of local pathways and services available