Job summary
Long Bennington Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity
for an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to join our dynamic, supportive,
and progressive team working 4 to 6 sessions per week.
Long Bennington Medical Centre is a well-established GP-led dispensing
doctors practice located in the rural village of Long Bennington on the
border of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. We are situated in
a purpose-built medical centre and proud to be part of a forward-thinking
Primary Care Network with numerous supportive ARRs roles.
Our modern partnership works collaboratively alongside a
focused and dedicated team to deliver a high standard of patient care,
something that we are proud of. We are committed to a supportive, inclusive,
and progressive working environment where staff can thrive both personally and
professionally.
Generous 7 weeks annual leave (including CPD
allocation) and NHS pension scheme
- Structured clinics with 15-minute appointments
and protected administration time
- Face to face and telephone appointments
- SystmOne clinical system and AccuRx triage
system
- Full team supportive induction
- Dedicated daily GP clinical discussion time for
support, knowledge sharing and case discussions over protected coffee time
- Mentorship from a GP Partner
- Practice team social events throughout the year
- Dedicated protected training time
- Regular working days Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday each week
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of
medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard
of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. The post-holder will
adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the
effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a
positive, collaborative working relationship within our multidisciplinary team.
About us
Our
Team Values:
Be Attentive.Listen carefully to our
patients and colleagues. Give them your undivided attention, show genuine
concern, ask thoughtful questions, and always be prepared to act in their best
interest.
Be Trustworthy.Our patients need to
trust that the service that we give them is the one that we can achieve. Our
colleagues need to be able to trust that we are all here for one another and
our patients. Its that simple.
Be Approachable.We work in healthcare,
our patients often contact us when they themselves are not at their best, a
smile always matters; we care after all. Good manners are free. Its not always
easy, but it pays to be nice. Remember, first impressions always count,
especially when you have such a short window to do it in. Make every interaction
matter; treat our patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Be Accessible.No problem should ever be
too big or too small. Its always about being readily available and always
ensuring we go above and beyond. We welcome feedback, apologise for our
mistakes and ensure our commitments are both achievable and honoured.
Be Generous.Be generous with your
time and the service you provide. Make our patients feel like they are the only
person that matters at that moment in time.
Be Open.Be open to new ideas. Think about the way we do things and how we can
make them better; for our team and our patients. Be forward-thinking and
adaptable to change. Positively question process to help us improve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Salaried GP role. 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 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
- 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
- Understand the organisations and local
safeguarding policies and procedures
- Partake in meetings and case conferences
regarding safeguarding matters when requested
- Attend and/or complete regular training
commensurate with their role in accordance with their individual terms of
reference and practice policy
- Implementing professional safeguarding responsibilities which
includes continual professional development in safeguarding
- Preventing, Identifying and Responding to abuse and neglect, including
supporting victims and survivors of abuse
- Have governance systems and processes in place to support
safeguarding, and
- Work collaboratively with other health colleagues, safeguarding
partners and agencies
- Accept delegated responsibility for a
specific area (or areas)
- Attend and contribute effectively to
practice meetings
- Contribute effectively to the
development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance and
training
- 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 Partners and Practice
Manager 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 the team and ARR's roles regularly, promoting a culture of continuous
improvement at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Salaried GP may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audits and
undertake at least one audit lead annually
- Participate in local initiatives to
enhance service delivery and patient care
- Participate in the
review of significant events and learning events applying a structured root
cause analysis (RCA) approach
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Salaried GP role. 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 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
- 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
- Understand the organisations and local
safeguarding policies and procedures
- Partake in meetings and case conferences
regarding safeguarding matters when requested
- Attend and/or complete regular training
commensurate with their role in accordance with their individual terms of
reference and practice policy
- Implementing professional safeguarding responsibilities which
includes continual professional development in safeguarding
- Preventing, Identifying and Responding to abuse and neglect, including
supporting victims and survivors of abuse
- Have governance systems and processes in place to support
safeguarding, and
- Work collaboratively with other health colleagues, safeguarding
partners and agencies
- Accept delegated responsibility for a
specific area (or areas)
- Attend and contribute effectively to
practice meetings
- Contribute effectively to the
development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance and
training
- 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 Partners and Practice
Manager 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 the team and ARR's roles regularly, promoting a culture of continuous
improvement at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Salaried GP may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audits and
undertake at least one audit lead annually
- Participate in local initiatives to
enhance service delivery and patient care
- Participate in the
review of significant events and learning events applying a structured root
cause analysis (RCA) approach
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- SystmOne 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
Qualifications
Essential
- To be successfully considered for the role, the applicant must:
- Hold a Medical Degree
- MRCGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Be GMC registered
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Be registered under the primary medical performers list
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audits
- Experience of medicines management
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- SystmOne 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
Qualifications
Essential
- To be successfully considered for the role, the applicant must:
- Hold a Medical Degree
- MRCGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Be GMC registered
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Be registered under the primary medical performers list
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audits
- Experience of medicines management
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
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).