Person Specification
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential Elements
Registered and licensed to practice with the UK GMC,
GP vocational or equivalent training and a place on the GP specialist register.
Desirable Elements
Evidence of training and practice in one or more of the following:
- maritime, aviation or diving medicine
- endoscopy
- ultrasonography
- emergency anaesthetic cover in the absence of a consultant anaesthetist
Advanced Trauma Life Support or equivalent trained, or a willingness to undertake training as required.
Experience
Essential Elements
A minimum of 5 years experience as a GP.
Experience of managing clinical staff.
Experience and evidence of having deployed clinical practices.
Evidence of being an excellent team player with respect for and understanding of other professional groups.
Evidence of working successfully in fast changing environment and being comfortable with dealing with conflicting interests.
Evidence of working successfully to educate and engage with a variety stakeholders.
Experience of mentoring and coaching less experienced staff.
Experience of developing health/clinical policies and procedures.
Desirable Elements
Recognised training and practical experience in another clinical area, e.g. family planning and sexual health, diabetology/endocrinology, musculoskeletal medicine, paediatrics, ophthalmology, elderly care, respiratory medicine, etc., exercised locally in accordance with the needs of the FIG health service.
Experience of Occupational Health medicine, or a willingness to undertake training as required.
Experience of using EMIS.
Experience of forming and deploying networks & teams.
Skills
Essential Elements
Able to undertake forensic medical examinations
Clear and articulate in both written and vocal communication
Able to use basic word processing and spreadsheets.
Excellent interpersonal skills which can engage any level of audience and inspire confidence and trust.
Able to deliver outcomes through a supportive, yet professional approach.
Candidates must also be flexible in their approach as an Out of Hours capability will be necessary as will adaptability to working in a close-knit community.
The possession of good time management and organisational skills.
Desirable Elements
Ability to work with and through the media
Able to work within a political environment with Elected Members.
An ability to respond effectively to public issues whilst working within Government parameters would be helpful.