Job summary
Weaver Vale
practice is a friendly well organised teaching practice with 9,200 patients.
An opportunity
has arisen for an enthusiastic aspiring caring GP to join us to help shape and
develop the practice for the future.
The
role is to cover a minimum of 6 sessions, but we are flexible around the number
of sessions.
We
are based in a large purpose-built health centre, shared with another general
practice, with an integral pharmacy, district nurses and health visitors on
site. We are adjacent to Halton General
Hospital in Runcorn and are in easy reach of Liverpool, Manchester, and North
Wales.
Main duties of the job
5-8
sessions a week (to include pro rata share of extended hours surgery)
6
weeks annual leave and 2 weeks study leave per year.
Traditional
doctor patient relationship. Continuity of care is positively encouraged with
fair share of admin.
No
out of hours or weekend commitment
Well
organised multidisciplinary team conducting home visits, medication letters and
queries, and admin support to help minimise workload.
Well-being
practice with full complement of allied health professionals to support
delivery of care to patients.
Mentorship
from senior GPs
Full
contraceptive services provided with an opportunity to develop these skills.
Opportunity
to become involved in teaching and practice development.
Protected
time each month to undertake some practice development eg GSF, child health,
safeguarding, if interested .
Good
links with Runcorn PCN and other local practices.
CQC
rated good with outstanding leadership
About us
We
are a committed supportive practice and positively encourage development of
additional skills and personal development. We strive to maintain a good work
life balance, by offering flexibility around the working day, regularly
reviewing administrative workload, and capped 25 appointments per day in line
with BMA recommendations. Lunchtime clinical team huddle with coffee, to
provide support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act upon most alerts (e.g. QOF) and reminders during a routine
consultation i.e. (10 minutes).
Provide all GP services required as part of the PMS contract held
between Weaver Vale Practice and NHS England / Clinical Commissioning Group
Undertake surgeries during extended hours in accordance with the access
needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice
Provide cross cover, where necessary, to other Weaver Vale Practice
practices
Respond to
medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination,
investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.
Provide
appropriate preventative health care and advice.
Provide medical
support as required to patients referred by nursing staff
Provide free
certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).
Adhere to the
practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.
Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation;
Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed
standards;
Collect data for audit purposes;
Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
(avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible);
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act upon most alerts (e.g. QOF) and reminders during a routine
consultation i.e. (10 minutes).
Provide all GP services required as part of the PMS contract held
between Weaver Vale Practice and NHS England / Clinical Commissioning Group
Undertake surgeries during extended hours in accordance with the access
needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice
Provide cross cover, where necessary, to other Weaver Vale Practice
practices
Respond to
medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination,
investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.
Provide
appropriate preventative health care and advice.
Provide medical
support as required to patients referred by nursing staff
Provide free
certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).
Adhere to the
practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.
Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation;
Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed
standards;
Collect data for audit purposes;
Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
(avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible);
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
- Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Desirable
- Evidence of independent working in General Practice
- Experience of supporting service change
- Teaching of GP Reg/F2/Medical students/Nursing students
- Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
- Evidence of participation in QOF
- Evidence of participation in Audit
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
- Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Currently on the national performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- CRB clearance
- Have had an annual NHS appraisal
Desirable
- Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
- MRCGP
- DCH
- DRCOG
- RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2
- F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS)
- DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion
- Evidence of CPD activities
- Minor surgery skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
- Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Desirable
- Evidence of independent working in General Practice
- Experience of supporting service change
- Teaching of GP Reg/F2/Medical students/Nursing students
- Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
- Evidence of participation in QOF
- Evidence of participation in Audit
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
- Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Currently on the national performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- CRB clearance
- Have had an annual NHS appraisal
Desirable
- Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
- MRCGP
- DCH
- DRCOG
- RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2
- F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS)
- DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion
- Evidence of CPD activities
- Minor surgery skills
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).
