Salaried GP

Job responsibilities

To work as general 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. Furthermore, 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 with the multidisciplinary team.

Essential

- 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

- 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) or 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 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

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

· Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

· Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

· Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

JD is subject to change as per practice needs

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications:
• Essential Qualifications-
• Essential
• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational training certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General practitioner certificate of completion of training CCT
• Full GMC registration
• Essential:
• 1. SystemOne trained
• 2. Worked in General Practice
• 3. Understanding of Patient Demand in deprived areas
• 4. Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
• 5. Understanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality services
• 6. Experience in Chronic Disease Management
• 7. Experience in maintaining patients records at an acceptable standard for audit purposes
• 8. To understand the patients perspective in developing and delivering quality services

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Internet etc
• 1. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• 2. Ability to support and mentor Medical Students
• 3. Positive Attitude
• 4. Effective team worker
• 5. Self Motivated and enthusiastic
• 6. 6 Non-threatening and sensitive
• 7. Excellent interpersonal skills
• 8. Ability to work flexibly and with uncertainty in a developing and changing environment
• 9. Ability to work with diversity
• 10. Commitment to Continuing Professional Education
• 11. A clear perspective of personal development needs
• 12. Personal Development Plan
• 13. Patient centered approach to care
• 14. Ability to keep calm and work effectively under pressure

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).