Job summary
We are a friendly and supportive
rural dispensing practice seeking a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join our
team. We work hard to maintain a
supportive Partnership and healthy work-life balance, with flexibility to
accommodate caring responsibilities.
Home visits are infrequent, and the number of appointments is set at a
safe and reasonable level.
The successful candidate will work 8
sessions a week which includes duty doctor rotation (one day per week).
We offer:
- Six weeks annual leave plus bank
holiday entitlement
- One week of study leave
- Reimbursement for medical indemnity
- Free on-site parking
We welcome applications from
experienced and newly qualified GPs. We
are able to sponsor applicants who will require a visa.
Please contact us for
an informal discussion or visit. To
apply please submit your CV and covering letter.
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 PMS 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.
About us
Upwell Health Centre is a
well-established, caring, forward-thinking practice in the pretty village of
Upwell which is close to Wisbech, Downham Market, and Ely, and is convenient
for Peterborough and Kings Lynn. We have
11,000 patients and have an on-site hybrid pharmacy.
You will be part of a supportive
team with 5 other GPs, 2 ANPs, a specialist LTC nurse, a paramedic, an
excellent nursing team, and an efficient administration and management team.
We are an active
member of the Fens and Brecks PCN which includes a clinical pharmacist,
pharmacy technicians, paramedics, social prescribers, and first contact
physiotherapists. We are proud to be a
GP training practice and have a strong teaching and supervision ethos. We are keen to support the development of
special interests.
Accessibility: Recruitment information is available in
alternative formats (e.g., large print) on request.
Please
note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary
to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We, therefore, suggest that you apply at an
early stage to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary responsibilities
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to
the entitled population.
- The provision of services commensurate with the
PMS 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 effectively 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 and promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all
times.
The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and
the post-holder may be asked to perform other duties. These may vary from time to time but will not
change the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Secondary responsibilities
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.
General responsibilities for all employees
Confidentiality
- Treat all information learned in the course of
employment regarding patients, colleagues, and business information as strictly
confidential.
Health and Safety
- Assist in promoting and maintaining the health
and safety of themselves and others.
- Follow infection control procedures and maintain
clean and tidy work areas.
- Report potential hazards and risks immediately
when identified.
- Undertake annual infection control training.
Organisational Protocols
- Adhere to all organisational protocols.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Support the equality, diversity, and inclusion
of all patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Treat all patients, carers, and colleagues with
dignity and respect.
Personal and Professional Development
- Participate in an annual individual performance
review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own
personal and/or professional development.
- Complete all mandatory training.
Quality
- Maintain quality within the practice.
- Alert team members to issues of quality.
- Assess own performance and take accountability
for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by
reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve
and enhance the teams performance.
- Work effectively with others to meet patients
needs.
- Effectively manage own time, workload, and
resources.
Communication
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers,
and colleagues.
- Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods
of communication and respond accordingly.
Data Protection and Security
- Adhere to data protection policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary responsibilities
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to
the entitled population.
- The provision of services commensurate with the
PMS 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 effectively 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 and promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all
times.
The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and
the post-holder may be asked to perform other duties. These may vary from time to time but will not
change the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Secondary responsibilities
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.
General responsibilities for all employees
Confidentiality
- Treat all information learned in the course of
employment regarding patients, colleagues, and business information as strictly
confidential.
Health and Safety
- Assist in promoting and maintaining the health
and safety of themselves and others.
- Follow infection control procedures and maintain
clean and tidy work areas.
- Report potential hazards and risks immediately
when identified.
- Undertake annual infection control training.
Organisational Protocols
- Adhere to all organisational protocols.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Support the equality, diversity, and inclusion
of all patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Treat all patients, carers, and colleagues with
dignity and respect.
Personal and Professional Development
- Participate in an annual individual performance
review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own
personal and/or professional development.
- Complete all mandatory training.
Quality
- Maintain quality within the practice.
- Alert team members to issues of quality.
- Assess own performance and take accountability
for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by
reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve
and enhance the teams performance.
- Work effectively with others to meet patients
needs.
- Effectively manage own time, workload, and
resources.
Communication
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers,
and colleagues.
- Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods
of communication and respond accordingly.
Data Protection and Security
- Adhere to data protection policies.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible, cooperative, and motivated with a forward-thinking approach
- High levels of integrity, loyalty, and professionalism
- Sensitive and empathetic with the ability to manage stressful or pressured situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Appropriate medical indemnity
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills
- Confident IT user, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of SystmOne
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of primary care contracts
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB/ICS initiatives
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- High standard of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an independent GP
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience of clinical risk management and significant event analysis
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with MRCGP (or equivalent)
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice (or within three months of completion)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core hours
- Satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Willingness to lead practice projects as required
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible, cooperative, and motivated with a forward-thinking approach
- High levels of integrity, loyalty, and professionalism
- Sensitive and empathetic with the ability to manage stressful or pressured situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Appropriate medical indemnity
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills
- Confident IT user, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of SystmOne
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of primary care contracts
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB/ICS initiatives
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- High standard of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an independent GP
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience of clinical risk management and significant event analysis
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with MRCGP (or equivalent)
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice (or within three months of completion)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core hours
- Satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Willingness to lead practice projects as required
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
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).
