GP Partner

St James’s Practice

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Job summary

The GP partner is responsible for operational and strategic decision-making and management, and providing medical care and services to the practice population, managing a clinical caseload and dealing with a diverse range of health needs. This will include, but is not limited to, leadership, development of services, patient consultations, administration, complying with the practices contract type PMS, education and training delivery, and private contracts.

Manage workload, staff availability and cover, in collaboration with fellow partners

Make, implement and adhere to decisions, in collaboration with fellow partners, including following agreed processes to raise concerns. Develop and nurture professional and collaborative working relationships with all staff and external stakeholders

Main duties of the job

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:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population, especially to the successful Applicants personal list of patients commensurate with the PMS contract

Adhering to local and national guidance for generic prescribing

Processing of referrals, repeat prescription requests etc

On a rotational basis and pro rata to sessional commitment, provide duty doctor roles and extended hours etc

Accept responsibility for clinical and non-clinical lead roles within the practice,including property management and clinical governance

Show leadership qualities, ensuring an even distribution of the practice workload

Promote effective working relationships and communication within the practice.

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings remain fully focused on the strategic aims of the practice

Prepare and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner

Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

Liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Drive development of enhanced services within the practice, liaise with external agencies and professional organisations

About us

St James Practice is a general practice in Beckenham, Bromley providing NHS primary care services to over 7,000 patients. We have a well-established team of 3 GP Partners, 1 salaried GP, 1 GP Retainer, 2 Practice Nurses, and 1 HCA.

This role is for 4/5 sessions.

We are a training practice with medical students and GP registrars, we are involved in new projects to change the delivery of Primary Care. We work in conjunction with our PCN onsite Clinical pharmacists, Physiotherapist, Advanced Mental Health Nurse, and Health and Wellbeing Coach to expand the care we provide to our patients.

We are passionate about staff health and wellbeing and working together as a team. If you share our passion for the NHS; believe in the eternal value of quality primary care; and want to join an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team committed to patient and staff wellbeing as a GP Partner, then; we would be delighted to hear from you.

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1390-25-0002

Job locations

138 Croydon Road

Beckenham

Kent

BR3 4DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary 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:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population, especially to the successful applicants personal list of patients commensurate with the PMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

On a rotational basis (and pro rata to sessional commitment), provide duty doctor roles and

extended hours/improved access service

Accept responsibility for clinical and non-clinical lead roles within the practice (which will be

agreed)

Contribute to the effective management of the practice, including administration, planning,

strategy, property management, clinical governance, training, financial management and HR.

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

workload

Promote effective working relationships and communication within the practice.

Take responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

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

Prepare and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner

Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

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

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Drive the development of enhanced services within the practice, liaising with external agencies

and professional organisations as required

Any other relevant duties that may be required from time to time.

The successful candidate will complete a detailed induction process and be subject to a 6-month probationary period

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary 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:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population, especially to the successful applicants personal list of patients commensurate with the PMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

On a rotational basis (and pro rata to sessional commitment), provide duty doctor roles and

extended hours/improved access service

Accept responsibility for clinical and non-clinical lead roles within the practice (which will be

agreed)

Contribute to the effective management of the practice, including administration, planning,

strategy, property management, clinical governance, training, financial management and HR.

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

workload

Promote effective working relationships and communication within the practice.

Take responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

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

Prepare and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner

Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

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

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Drive the development of enhanced services within the practice, liaising with external agencies

and professional organisations as required

Any other relevant duties that may be required from time to time.

The successful candidate will complete a detailed induction process and be subject to a 6-month probationary period

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Minimum of two years as a salaried GP or partner
  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of CCG initiatives
  • General understanding of the PMS contract

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Minimum of two years as a salaried GP or partner
  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of CCG initiatives
  • General understanding of the PMS contract

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • GMC Fully Registered
  • Medical Indemnity
  • Currently on Performers list
  • MRCGP/MCFP/DRCOG/MBBS
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Medical Degree
  • GMC Fully Registered
  • Medical Indemnity
  • Currently on Performers list
  • MRCGP/MCFP/DRCOG/MBBS
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Minimum of two years as a salaried GP or partner
  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of CCG initiatives
  • General understanding of the PMS contract

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Minimum of two years as a salaried GP or partner
  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of CCG initiatives
  • General understanding of the PMS contract

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • GMC Fully Registered
  • Medical Indemnity
  • Currently on Performers list
  • MRCGP/MCFP/DRCOG/MBBS
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Medical Degree
  • GMC Fully Registered
  • Medical Indemnity
  • Currently on Performers list
  • MRCGP/MCFP/DRCOG/MBBS
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St James’s Practice

Address

138 Croydon Road

Beckenham

Kent

BR3 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.stjamespractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St James’s Practice

Address

138 Croydon Road

Beckenham

Kent

BR3 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.stjamespractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Jane Ibe

jane.ibe@nhs.net

02086500568

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1390-25-0002

Job locations

138 Croydon Road

Beckenham

Kent

BR3 4DG


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