Salaried GP

Job responsibilities

Job Description: Salaried General Practitioner (GP) at New Collegiate Medical Centre

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Salaried General Practitioner (GP) to join our well-established and thriving general practice in the United Kingdom. As a Salaried GP, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality primary healthcare services to our patients. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, managing chronic diseases, and offering preventative care. You will work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to our diverse patient population.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive medical care to patients within the general practice, including consultations, physical examinations, and diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses.

2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

3. Develop and implement personalized care plans for patients, taking into consideration their medical history, lifestyle, and preferences.

4. Manage a varied caseload, including complex and long-term conditions, and coordinate with specialists and other healthcare professionals as needed.

5. Promote health education and preventive measures to patients, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare.

6. Collaborate with the practice team, including nurses, physicians associates, pharmacists, and administrative staff, and training GPs to ensure efficient and coordinated care delivery.

7. Referrals should be completed on a daily basis in line with practice policy.

8. Investigations should be completed and associated documentation dealt with within appropriate timescales.

9. Results are normally communicated either electronically or by letter via Docman, you will be expected to action these on a daily basis.

10. Reports: You will be expected to complete reports expected under the GMS contract. Additionally you may be expected to complete reports requested by other parties such as insurance companies. Any non-NHS reports fees are retained by New Collegiate Medical Centre Partnership.

11. Home visits are very rare due to commissioned home visiting service and would usually only be required in exceptional circumstances, such as for patients receiving palliative care.

12. Participate in practice meetings, case discussions, and continuous professional development activities to enhance your clinical knowledge and skills and ensure all mandatory training completed including your responsibilities for Level 3 Safeguarding Adults & Children.

13. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines within the practice.

14. Adhere to the National Health Service (NHS) and practice policies and procedures, including clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

15. Maintain your professional registration and participate in the appraisal and revalidation processes as required by the General Medical Council (GMC).

16. Foster a positive and supportive working environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration among colleagues.

Requirements:

1. Medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) and full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.

2. Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent qualification.

3. Full indemnity cover (provided for by the practice for sessions covered in house)

4. Proven experience working as a General Practitioner, ideally within a primary care setting in the UK.

5. Excellent diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.

6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.

7. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and engage in shared decision-making.

8. Proficient in the use of electronic medical records systems and other healthcare technologies.

9. Commitment to continuous professional development and keeping up-to-date with the latest medical advancements.

10. Understanding of and adherence to professional ethics, clinical governance, and regulatory requirements.

11. Empathy, compassion, and a patient-centred approach to healthcare delivery.

We offer a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner looking to join a dynamic practice committed to delivering outstanding patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that the above job description is provided as a general guideline and duties may vary based on the specific needs of the practice.

Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities

Essential

• -Commitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care
• -Strong clinical decision making skills appropriate to independent general practice
• -Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with interpreters
• -Ability to manage workload safely and work within agreed clinical systems
• -Ability to seek advice appropriately and work with senior clinicians when needed
• -Strong team working skills and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working
• -Commitment to continuous learning, appraisal, and professional development
• -Professional, respectful, and compassionate approach to patients and colleagues
• -Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in clinical practice

Desirable

• -Experience of using EMIS clinical system
• -Experience of managing clinical correspondence using Docman
• -Experience of using Lexicom or similar digital dictation software
• -Good general information technology skills to support safe clinical practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCGP or equivalent
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List at the point of appointment
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development appropriate to general practice

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to general practice

Experience

Essential

• -Experience of providing safe, effective general medical services in a primary care setting
• -Experience of managing both acute presentations and long term conditions
• -Experience of working within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• -Experience of using electronic patient record systems in clinical practice
• -Experience of delivering a mix of telephone and face to face consultations
• -Experience of working with patients from diverse backgrounds and with complex health needs
• -Experience of maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
• -Experience of working safely within agreed clinical systems and practice policies

Desirable

• Experience of working in an inner city or high demand general practice
• Experience of working in a GP training practice
• -Experience of working with interpreters in clinical consultations
• -Experience of collaborative working with pharmacists and other allied health professionals
• -Experience of contributing to teaching, training, or mentoring within a clinical team
• -Experience of supporting service development or quality improvement work

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).