Job summary
As a large practice we have regular periods of time when someone in the team is on leave and we are looking for an enthusiastic Salaried GP to work as a Bank Salaried GP, helping to backfill absences or support periods of high demand. We are a friendly, well organised, GMS Practice with high QOF
scores and a good CQC rating. The
Practice has 7 Partners and 10 Salaried GPs along with Advanced Care Practitioners, an urgent care team
including Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Practitioners, a Mental Health Nurse and a pharmacy team of Clinical
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. We are
part of our local PCN which also works closely with a second local PCN. We work across 3 branches, providing care for over 24,000 and
use EMIS Web, EPS, Docman10 and Accurx.
In 2021 our main branch moved to new, purpose
built premises and our list size is growing at a steady rate.
We
offer a range of 3 contract options to Salaried GPs. Each option has a
different level of workload which we hope allows applicants to select a role
that they are comfortable with.
Main duties of the job
Usual sessions consist of a mix of face to face and telephone consultations, although we are keen to embrace the advantages of new ways of working that we continue to develop.
The
rota is arranged so that one GP is on call each morning and afternoon and is
able to provide same day support to the wider clinical team. A second GP is primarily responsible for
visits each morning. Remaining GPs have
routine sessions made up of telephone or face to face consultations. Patients
are given a choice of selecting face to face or telephone at the time that they
book their appointment.
This role would need to provide cover for all types of sessions.
About us
Although we are a large team of over 100 staff working across 3 sites, the Partners consider it important to maintain a supportive team
ethos.
All
clinicians are supported to develop personal interests and as a result we have
excellent links with the RCGP, academia, local practice networks and the ICB. We are an advanced training practice taking trainees, medical students and
international scholars. Together we bring our experiences from outside the
practice to innovate and push the standards of care we provide higher.
Key financial benefits that the practice offers are:
* Reimbursement of indemnity costs related to the sessions worked at the practice
* £500 training budget
* 6 weeks of annual leave, 2 weeks of additional leave to cover bank holidays, 1 week of study leave (currently under discussion as this may increase to 2 weeks). All pro rata.
In addition to protected learning afternoons, we have a fortnightly meeting slot. Meetings include
safeguarding, palliative care, significant events and our Journal Club at which
clinicians discuss patient concerns, share new learning or discuss new
guidance. We also have a meeting for Salaried GPs approximately every 6-8 weeks - this meeting is with one of the Partners, the Business Manager and the Clinical Services Manager and allows time to discuss proposals made by the Partners, share ideas and raise any queries or concerns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the post holder are to provide a full range of
general medical services which will include domiciliary visits as deemed
appropriate. You will also be encouraged to utilise and develop any skills for
the improvement of services to patients, such as minor operations, child health
surveillance, family planning, training etc and the Partnership encourages
active engagement in developing and delivering new services. This will be
subject to presentation of the appropriate certificates and update of relevant
courses.
Clinical Duties
A Salaried GP session is defined as 4 hours 10 min. On average this session
will include 2.5-3 hours of patient facing clinical time and will match the
clinical sessions of partners. Appointments are scheduled at 10-15 minute
intervals.
Patient List Allocation
Whilst the patients are able to see any GP of their choice, the practice uses the named GP to encourage continuity of care, and as a way to
maintain an equitable administrative workload. Named GP numbers are in proportion to the number of weekly sessions worked. As a Bank Salaried GP you will be responsible for the administrative workload of the person that you are covering.
Administration/paperwork
The Partners believe that the job plan allows sufficient time to
complete all administrative duties related to your clinical work, recognising
the fact that all practitioners work at different rates. This will include some reports. Should a Salaried GP need to complete a report outside your usual
working hours you will be paid the report fee in addition to your salary.
Group and Continual Professional Development
We value continual professional development and
professionalism and to that end we create time for peer support. We
encourage open dialogue and conversation that will assist you with your
personal development and growth. The practice is a training practice and you
will be expected to provide appropriate support for any students or trainees in
the Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the post holder are to provide a full range of
general medical services which will include domiciliary visits as deemed
appropriate. You will also be encouraged to utilise and develop any skills for
the improvement of services to patients, such as minor operations, child health
surveillance, family planning, training etc and the Partnership encourages
active engagement in developing and delivering new services. This will be
subject to presentation of the appropriate certificates and update of relevant
courses.
Clinical Duties
A Salaried GP session is defined as 4 hours 10 min. On average this session
will include 2.5-3 hours of patient facing clinical time and will match the
clinical sessions of partners. Appointments are scheduled at 10-15 minute
intervals.
Patient List Allocation
Whilst the patients are able to see any GP of their choice, the practice uses the named GP to encourage continuity of care, and as a way to
maintain an equitable administrative workload. Named GP numbers are in proportion to the number of weekly sessions worked. As a Bank Salaried GP you will be responsible for the administrative workload of the person that you are covering.
Administration/paperwork
The Partners believe that the job plan allows sufficient time to
complete all administrative duties related to your clinical work, recognising
the fact that all practitioners work at different rates. This will include some reports. Should a Salaried GP need to complete a report outside your usual
working hours you will be paid the report fee in addition to your salary.
Group and Continual Professional Development
We value continual professional development and
professionalism and to that end we create time for peer support. We
encourage open dialogue and conversation that will assist you with your
personal development and growth. The practice is a training practice and you
will be expected to provide appropriate support for any students or trainees in
the Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC GP Register MRCGP
- On Medical Performers List
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check
- UK driving licence
- UK work permit (if required)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Sexual health services e.g. contraception implants, IUDs
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention & screening services
- Clinical Governance
- Delivery of QoF targets Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- EMIS Web
- Docman
- Adaptability to change
- Service Development
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
- Excellent communicator
Desirable
- Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care
- Commitment to continuity of care
- Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
- Addressing health inequalities
- Patient empowerment
- Patient advocate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC GP Register MRCGP
- On Medical Performers List
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check
- UK driving licence
- UK work permit (if required)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Sexual health services e.g. contraception implants, IUDs
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention & screening services
- Clinical Governance
- Delivery of QoF targets Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- EMIS Web
- Docman
- Adaptability to change
- Service Development
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
- Excellent communicator
Desirable
- Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care
- Commitment to continuity of care
- Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
- Addressing health inequalities
- Patient empowerment
- Patient advocate
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
