Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a GP to join our established team we are a closely knit, highly supportive, hardworking and resilient team
facing up to the challenges of General Practice with innovation, versatility,
enthusiasm and good humour. We are looking
for a motivated team player who shares our vision and values. Our daily informal get-togethers for coffee (and cake!) are invaluable
for team working, general catch-up and bouncing ideas around.
We are a well organised and forward thinking Practice who value our staff and their wellbeing, and are committed to supporting our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Salaried GP is integral to providing primary healthcare services and ensuring the well-being of the patients. This role involves delivering a full range of medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, to patients of all ages, managing both acute and chronic conditions.
The position requires a collaborative approach to healthcare, working alongside the multi disciplinary team of healthcare professionals to facilitate effective treatment outcomes and high standards of patient care.
Defined workload within your sessions that can be timed to suit family and school needs
About us
In the heart of Fulwell in Sunderland, in a purpose-built, one-level premises, extended over time to
accommodate an increasing patient list and team of staff. We currently have seven GPs, (four partners, two salaried and one career start), supported by an ANP, Pharmacist, large nursing team, ARRS roles and admin support.
Or 9,300 patient practice is long established and
highly regarded. We highly value
continuity of patient care and staff health and wellbeing
Our Practice Pharmacist deals with the vast majority of medicines management workload and holds patient clinics twice weekly.
We are a GP Registrar training practice and also have Medical and Pharmacy students.
IT Support - EMISWeb clinical system, Accurx, GP Team Net, E-Consult and Lexacom Echo digital dictation
We are continually improving our processes to improve efficiency for both clinical and admin teams and have developed a robust protocol for document workflow which has significantly reduced GP workload.
The Recovery at Home team provide support in assessing and managing patients at home who are housebound or too unwell to attend the surgery
Member of Sunderland GP Alliance federation who manage the Extended Access scheme so no out of hours commitment for individual practices
A fully-funded ICB
educational programme
Weekly MDT
meetings to discuss patients in care homes and housebound patients with complex
needs.
Provide a full range of services including minor surgery and have a Dermatology GPwSI on
our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the
entitled population
b.
The provision of services commensurate with the GMS
contract
c.
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national
guidance
d.
Effective management of long-term conditions
e.
Processing of administration in a timely manner,
including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated
administrative tasks
f.
On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and
duty doctor roles
g.
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with
good practice, policy and guidance
h.
Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the
practice workload
i.
Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical
guidelines and the audit process
j.
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous
improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
k.
Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or
areas) or the QOF
l.
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as
required
m.
Contribute effective to the development and maintenance
of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial
management and HR
n.
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
o.
Prepare and complete the revalidation process
p.
Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing
professional development across the practice team
q.
Support the training of medical students from all
clinical disciplines
r.
Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of
the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s.
Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at
all times
t.
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff
regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Secondary
Responsibilities
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested
to:
a.
Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit
lead
b.
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service
delivery and patient care
c. Participate in the
review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach
i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the
entitled population
b.
The provision of services commensurate with the GMS
contract
c.
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national
guidance
d.
Effective management of long-term conditions
e.
Processing of administration in a timely manner,
including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated
administrative tasks
f.
On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and
duty doctor roles
g.
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with
good practice, policy and guidance
h.
Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the
practice workload
i.
Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical
guidelines and the audit process
j.
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous
improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
k.
Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or
areas) or the QOF
l.
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as
required
m.
Contribute effective to the development and maintenance
of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial
management and HR
n.
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
o.
Prepare and complete the revalidation process
p.
Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing
professional development across the practice team
q.
Support the training of medical students from all
clinical disciplines
r.
Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of
the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s.
Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at
all times
t.
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff
regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Secondary
Responsibilities
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested
to:
a.
Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit
lead
b.
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service
delivery and patient care
c. Participate in the
review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach
i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Eligibility and Skills
Essential
- Eligibility
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Eligibility and Skills
Essential
- Eligibility
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
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).