Job summary
Salaried GP Opportunity 5-8 Sessions
We
are looking to recruit a 5-8 session Salaried GP to join our busy but highly
supportive practice located in Houghton-le-Spring with accessible links to Sunderland, Durham and Newcastle.
Our
practice prides itself on delivering excellent patient care, reflected in
consistently positive patient feedback. This is driven by a strong team ethos,
where we value collaboration and maintain genuine respect and support for every
member of staff.
We
are an established training practice, actively involved in teaching GP trainees
as well as medical and nursing students, and we strongly support professional
development within the team.
Our
most recent CQC inspection (2020) rated the practice as Outstanding,
highlighting the high standards of care and the positive working environment we
strive to maintain.
This
is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, forward-thinking practice with
a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
For
further information or to express interest in the role, please contact one of;
Our Practice Manager- sarah.murphy1@nhs.net
Dr Jane Halpin- J.halpin@nhs.net
Dr Chris Scott Batey -chrisscott-batey@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
- Provision of services commensurate with the GMS/APMS contract.
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
- Effective management of long-term conditions.
- Process of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
- On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
- Workcollaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF.
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
About us
About us
We have approximately 9850 patients and are based at
Herrington Medical Centre. The team consists of 5 GP Partners, a Salaried GP, 1
Advanced Clinical Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, 1 SNA with a strong
and supporting Administration Team. We
are a GP training practice, and host registrars, Medical Students and Nursing
Students. The practice works collectively with The Primary Care Network and
ARRS role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A
normal working day will be:
-
30
patient appointments and home visits, plus all associated paperwork.
-
Review
and action blood results.
-
Completion
of tasks/scanned paperwork sent to you for review and action.
-
Support
and guidance to junior clinical colleagues as required.
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:
- The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The
provision of services commensurate with the GMS/APMS contract
- Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective
management of long-term conditions
- Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks
- On
a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
- Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
- Working
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute
to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality
initiatives within the practice
- Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
- Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including;
clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
- Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare
and complete the revalidation process.
- Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
across the practice team
- Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
A
normal working day will be:
-
30
patient appointments and home visits, plus all associated paperwork.
-
Review
and action blood results.
-
Completion
of tasks/scanned paperwork sent to you for review and action.
-
Support
and guidance to junior clinical colleagues as required.
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:
- The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The
provision of services commensurate with the GMS/APMS contract
- Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective
management of long-term conditions
- Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks
- On
a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
- Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
- Working
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute
to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality
initiatives within the practice
- Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
- Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including;
clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
- Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare
and complete the revalidation process.
- Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
across the practice team
- Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications - Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications - Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB 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).
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).