Physician

Kingston Community Health Centres; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 221,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated physicians to join their team, delivering high-quality primary care with a trauma-informed approach. This role emphasizes collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on promoting healthy lifestyle choices and providing culturally appropriate care. The ideal candidate will embody a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion while demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values continuous learning and quality improvement, making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trauma responsiveness and social determinants of health.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality primary care in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervise medical residents and support student placement programs.

Skills

Management of clients with addictions

Collaborative work with communities

Harm reduction practices

Trauma informed care

Anti-racist practices

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with Electronic Medical Record software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Record software (PS Suite preferred)

Job description

Permanent; multiple part-time and full-time positions available

$292,364 annually (based on a 1.0 FTE), includes comprehensive benefits
package and HOOP

Working as a leader within a multi-disciplinary team, the physician, using a trauma and violence informed
approach, delivers high quality primary care in collaboration with the other members of the care team and
promotes healthy lifestyle choices for clients. The Physician, in partnership with other team members and
collaborators, seeks to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate care to all clients as part of their
commitment to providing safe, person-centered care.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws.
• Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact
  of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and
  Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and
  practicing inclusion.
• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures.
• Supervision of medical residents.
• Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs.
• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.
• On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of management of clients with addictions and mental health diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with communities impacted by the social determinants of
  health.
• Demonstrated ability working in harm reduction, trauma informed, anti-racist, and decolonizing
  environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully with Indigenous communities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (French language is an asset).
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis and ability to meet the physical demands of
  the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and above average attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage marginalized clients, and a commitment to being
  a team player.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and relevant software applications (Microsoft Office), including
  Electronic Medical Record software (PS Suite preferred).

Application Instructions

Please include a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experiences correspond with the
specific job qualifications along with your resume.

• Save all documents as a single PDF file using your own name (Last, First).