Job summary
Montpelier is diverse
Montpelier is inclusive
Montpelier is collaborative
Montpelier is compassionate
Due to a Partner retiring, Montpelier Health Centre is seeking a new full equity
partner to join and lead our practice team. We are based in Montpelier, central
Bristol, a diverse and eclectic area and serve approximately 20000 patients. We
are committed to the Partnership model and have a particular focus on
innovation, training, technology, skill mixing and investing in staff and
premises.
You could be an
established Partner, Salaried GP or locum we will wait for the right
person. You will need to be flexible, a problem solver, creative, a team
leader, organised, interested in change management but above all have a vision
and be committed to building a career in General Practice.
Our core principles are
rooted in diversity, compassion, inclusivity, and collaboration. We welcome
candidates who share these values and wish to help us continue to develop and
lead our practice into a sustainable future.
General practice does face
challenges, but we believe there are always solutions, and we invite candidates
to visit us to find out what we are all about.
Main duties of the job
As a GP Partner, you will contribute to the clinical leadership of the
practice, working with the Management team to ensure we are a respected and
high performing practice delivering excellent quality of care.
About us
The partnership is responsible for Montpelier Health Centre, a PMS
Practice, in inner city Bristol which has a diverse population of approximately
20000 patients. The CQC rating is
Good.
We work out of two buildings on the
same site, one of which we own which is modern and well maintained, with
Montpelier Health Centre being leased from NHS Property Services.
The practice works collaboratively
within their Primary Care Network, Bristol and Inner City PCN (BIC).
We can offer you an invigorating and supportive working environment with
excellent opportunities for career development. You will be working alongside
compassionate colleagues, who strive for a good work-life balance while
achieving high-quality patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical duties are to:
be-available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery
consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking and
signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and
correspondence as required.
make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation
screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as
appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making
referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in
line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance
such as that from NICE
ensure appropriate follow up of patients
record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to
agreed standards
collect data for audit purposes
prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE
guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National
Formulary guidance)
Work with and support other members of the primary health care team in
delivering high quality primary care
Play a lead role in the practice based on strengths and interests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical duties are to:
be-available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery
consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking and
signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and
correspondence as required.
make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation
screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as
appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making
referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in
line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance
such as that from NICE
ensure appropriate follow up of patients
record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to
agreed standards
collect data for audit purposes
prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE
guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National
Formulary guidance)
Work with and support other members of the primary health care team in
delivering high quality primary care
Play a lead role in the practice based on strengths and interests.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- GMC full registration with a licence to practice
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
- Membership of recognised defence union
- MRCGP
- Currently on a Performers list
- Never been removed from a Performers list for a detrimental reason
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- An understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
- Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
Desirable
- Leadership experience in a clinical environment
- Experience in Human Resources, Finance, or business
- EMIS Web experience
- AccuRX experience
- Experience in supervision or training
Person Spec
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Initiative and drive
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-motivated and positive
- Empathetic, honest and caring
- Adaptable and forward looking
- Enthusiastic and energetic
- Hard working, willing and flexible
- Observance of strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen and empathise
- Competent time management and organisational skills
- Computer literate
- Problem solving and a 'solutions focused' approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- GMC full registration with a licence to practice
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
- Membership of recognised defence union
- MRCGP
- Currently on a Performers list
- Never been removed from a Performers list for a detrimental reason
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- An understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
- Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
Desirable
- Leadership experience in a clinical environment
- Experience in Human Resources, Finance, or business
- EMIS Web experience
- AccuRX experience
- Experience in supervision or training
Person Spec
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Initiative and drive
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-motivated and positive
- Empathetic, honest and caring
- Adaptable and forward looking
- Enthusiastic and energetic
- Hard working, willing and flexible
- Observance of strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen and empathise
- Competent time management and organisational skills
- Computer literate
- Problem solving and a 'solutions focused' approach
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).
