Job summary
Alnwick Medical Group in Northumberland is excited to announce the position of Salaried GP with Fellowship if applicable.
Permanent - Full/Part Time 6-8 Sessions
The successful candidate will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a
primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary
patients. Responsibilities will reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts, and as such may
be subject to change as services adapt.
Clinical responsibilities:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make
him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face,
telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home
To be able to make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems,
whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the
organisation.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of this role would be :
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the GMS/PMS contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
Undertake telephone triage and patient facing appointments,
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Working collaboratively, with wider MDT.
Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement within the practice
Accept delegated responsibility for a specific clinical area (or areas)
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Commit to self-learning and continuing professional development
Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
Support the Partners and Management Team in achieving the strategic aims of the practice.
Confidentiality
Ensures self-compliance with data protection laws and confidentiality agreements
Health & Safety
Follows Alnwick Medical Group policies and procedures relating to health and safety
Mitigates risks to employee and patient health and safety by contributing to risk assessments, escalating concerns and ensures adequate training in all areas of their role.
Communication
Effectively communicates with patients and colleagues
Comfortably and confidently communicates verbally, as well as written methods including email.
About us
An exciting and rewarding development opportunity at Alnwick Medical Group!
We are a large practice with almost 20,000 patients, 100 staff and 4 operational sites within Alnwick and the surrounding areas.
AMG is a dispensing practice located in the Beautiful rural market town of Alnwick.
The successful candidate will be fully supported by an exceptionally supportive MDT team. We pride ourselves with the friendly supportive atmosphere offered by the whole MDT. There will be opportunity to develop the role, attend training courses where appropriate and enhance their current knowledge and skills.
What can we offer?
- Permanent contract
- Excellent benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity and NHS pension
- Opportunities to attend training and development courses
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (upon full completion of probation)
- Flexible working options.
- Wellness sessions - Offered from External Agency.
The practice is within five miles of the Coast and Castles national cycle route, with some of the country's most dramatic and unspoilt coastline nearby.
What we expect.
- We are looking for a candidate who is reliable, hardworking and keen to develop.
- A sound understanding of the importance of working to a detailed and high standard
- Clear understanding of the job description and practice expectations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high quality patient care including prevention, screening, treatment, management of chronic conditions and health promotion
Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice protocols as well as wider guidance e.g. NICE
Carry out surgery, telephone and video consultations and undertake home visits
Speak and see patients promptly and in a timely manner. In order to minimise waiting times.
Ensure appropriate follow up of patients
Generate, check and sign acute and repeat prescriptions in-line with practice policy
Liaise with other team members and organisations involved in patient care and respond promptly to queries
Investigate and refer patients as appropriate in line with current guidance
Deal promptly with results and correspondence, clearly communicating any actions that are required
Keep clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes and patient records to agreed standards and in-line with practice policies
Prescribe generically whenever appropriate and in accordance with the Practice formulary, commissioning and national guidance
Maintain high levels of communication with patients and carers to ensure effective delivery of care
Other day to day Responsibilities within the Organisation:
Demonstrate an awareness of, and compliance with, all relevant Practice policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
Demonstrate a commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF, prescribing targets and other agreed performance Indicator targets
Demonstrate a commitment and contribution to clinical governance processes including significant event review
Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning, audit and evidence-based best practice
Contribute to evaluation and audit within the practice
Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors and nurses in training as appropriate
Develop and promote positive collaborative working relationships with partners and all team members
Liaise with all relevant agencies and services to promote knowledge and awareness of services in the practice and local community
Complete patient reports within a timely manner
Take responsibility for own personal development and participate fully in the GP appraisal scheme
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Review all practice-related e-mails and respond promptly to these
Take responsibility for audits as required
Provide support to the practice manager as required e.g. complaints or governance issues, CCG/NHSE related issues.
Contribute in developing new areas of work, improving existing services and attending team meetings as required.
Attend required training events e.g. PLT and feedback key learning points to the team
Reporting of Significant Incidents involving the practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high quality patient care including prevention, screening, treatment, management of chronic conditions and health promotion
Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice protocols as well as wider guidance e.g. NICE
Carry out surgery, telephone and video consultations and undertake home visits
Speak and see patients promptly and in a timely manner. In order to minimise waiting times.
Ensure appropriate follow up of patients
Generate, check and sign acute and repeat prescriptions in-line with practice policy
Liaise with other team members and organisations involved in patient care and respond promptly to queries
Investigate and refer patients as appropriate in line with current guidance
Deal promptly with results and correspondence, clearly communicating any actions that are required
Keep clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes and patient records to agreed standards and in-line with practice policies
Prescribe generically whenever appropriate and in accordance with the Practice formulary, commissioning and national guidance
Maintain high levels of communication with patients and carers to ensure effective delivery of care
Other day to day Responsibilities within the Organisation:
Demonstrate an awareness of, and compliance with, all relevant Practice policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
Demonstrate a commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF, prescribing targets and other agreed performance Indicator targets
Demonstrate a commitment and contribution to clinical governance processes including significant event review
Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning, audit and evidence-based best practice
Contribute to evaluation and audit within the practice
Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors and nurses in training as appropriate
Develop and promote positive collaborative working relationships with partners and all team members
Liaise with all relevant agencies and services to promote knowledge and awareness of services in the practice and local community
Complete patient reports within a timely manner
Take responsibility for own personal development and participate fully in the GP appraisal scheme
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Review all practice-related e-mails and respond promptly to these
Take responsibility for audits as required
Provide support to the practice manager as required e.g. complaints or governance issues, CCG/NHSE related issues.
Contribute in developing new areas of work, improving existing services and attending team meetings as required.
Attend required training events e.g. PLT and feedback key learning points to the team
Reporting of Significant Incidents involving the practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within General Practice
- A desire to improve patient healthcare
- A proven track record of supporting and engendering change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within General Practice
- A desire to improve patient healthcare
- A proven track record of supporting and engendering change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Alnwick Medical Group
Address
Infirmary Drive
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2NL