GP Partner

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the GP partner. 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 PMS 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. Accept responsibility for a specialist interest within the practice i.e. dermatology

h. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

i. Contribute to the effective management of the practice, including administration, planning, strategy, BRPs etc.

j. Show leadership qualities, working collaboratively, ensuring an even distribution of the practice workload

k. Identify, implement and embed best practice through clinical guidelines and the audit process

l. To take responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

m. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

n. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

o. Represent the practice at external meetings

p. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

q. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

r. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

s. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

t. Training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

u. Remain fully focused on the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

v. Prepare and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner

w. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

x. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP Partner 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)

d. Drives the development of enhanced services within the practice, liaising external agencies and professional organisations as required

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Full GMC Registration without restrictions
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Experience
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of the PMS contract
• Clinical Knowledge & Skills
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP / GP Partner
• Skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
• 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
• Personal Qualities
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Other requirements
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Project lead as required with CQC, ICBs and QOF
• Strategic business planning
• Partake in financial management decisions/meetings

Desirable

• Qualifications
• GP Trainer - CCT Prospective Trainer Course (PTC) / PG Certificate in Medical Education
• Experience
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of NHS initiatives

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).