Salaried GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Fixed Term Salaried GP

Responsible to

Partners

Job Purpose

Looking for a fixed term Salaried GP for 6 sessions per week, Monday and Friday plus one other day.

To use professional skill and knowledge to provide a high standard of primary and continuing medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract.

Contribute to the delivery of patient services in line with ICB requirements.

Effective clinical administration, audit and management, appropriate to the role.

Contribute to the Practice team by being an effective team member.

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract, including patient consultations, duty doctor cover and home visits. This should take in to account physical, psychological and social factors when diagnosing illness, treating diseases, tending to injuries and recommending treatment. Work in accordance with the Practice rota system in place.

Collect, record and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results. Information is recorded on the practices clinical system (EMIS Web).

Promote health education in conjunction with other health care professionals and have an awareness of the local health and social issues.

Complete all allocated and self-generated clinical administration.

Carry out clinical audits as appropriate.

Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and other third parties as required.

Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient/Practice relationship. This includes compliance with the Practices Confidentiality Policy and Caldicot guidance.

Recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and communicate effectively with team members, patients, their carers and other colleagues and health care professionals.

Take an active role and contribute to Practice meetings where appropriate.

Support the compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy. Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative and practice policies and procedures.

Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme. Maintain portfolio of continuing professional development activities.

Maintain medical knowledge and skill level in line with your Personal Development Plan and for the safe delivery of clinical care within the Practice.

Keep up to date with medical developments, medication and treatments.

Attend Practice training sessions as appropriate and required.

Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Undertake any other duties requested by the GP Partners or non-clinical Partner within professional and general competence.

This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may be amended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be a qualified GP registered with the GMC.
• Evidence of CPD and further education/training.
• Commitment to developing professional practice and skills.

Desirable

• Membership of Royal College of General Practitioners.

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

Essential

• Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills and the ability to adapt to GP clinical systems.
• Aware of the importance of continuing professional development.
• Awareness of current primary care initiatives.
• Experience of health promotion.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit and implementing change.
• Experience of working within a primary health care team.

Experience

Essential

• Working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experiencing of undertaking audit in general practice.
• Use of EMIS Web electronic clinical system.

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

Westmoreland GP Centre

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

Merseyside

L9 7AL

Employer's website

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