Specialist Grade / GP with Special Interest - Community Hospital

Provide assessments and give advice on the medical (acute and chronic) treatment of people. Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team to complete comprehensive geriatric assessments in patients as appropriate. Support the MDT by interpreting observations, blood results and other investigations. Liaise with a wide range of professions, disciplines, medical specialties, and primary care to ensure seamless admission, transfer and discharge of patients through various parts of their care pathway. Contribute to the development of community practice in line with the best practice and nationally accredited standards. Collaborative work with other services and agencies including the Local Authority (social care), Safeguarding and the voluntary sector. Understand and participate in the maintenance, monitoring and evaluation of service specific performance indicators and targets. Provide cross-cover for planned leave with the Bridgwater team.