Job summary
Salaried GP
4 - 6 sessions per week
We are
looking for a salaried GP to join our welcoming, hardworking, and
forward-thinking team.
Ling House
Medical Centre is part of the Wharfedale Airedale and Craven PCN (WACA).
If you
would like an informal chat about how we work or would like to come and have a
look at our purpose-built practice in Keighley, please contact us. We look
forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
Operating
from our main and branch sites in Keighley, we care for 20,000+ patients.
Our team
comprises of 4 Partners and 7 Salaried GPs who are supported by our excellent
team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics and ARRS roles
staff including our Nurse Associate, Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribers
and Physios as well as a large, experienced Nursing, Reception, Admin and Management
Team.
We have an
excellent record of recruiting newly qualified GPs into the practice. We pride
ourselves on being friendly and supportive. We have a duty doctor on hand each
day to help with any queries that may arise.
We are
always looking to improve our patients experience and have been keen to embrace
new digital solutions to improve patient experience and access; having
implemented a total triage system offering acute on the day appointments as
well as routine planned pre-booked appointments.
About us
Ling House
Medical Centre is a large GP practice based on the edge of Bronte country in
Keighley, West Yorkshire. We have 2 sites, our main site is Ling House Medical Centre,
and we have a smaller site, Mornington House which is adjacent to the main
building.
We are an
approachable and supportive team with an open-door policy. We are proud to have
a fabulous and friendly multidisciplinary team to support us.
We aim to
provide a high standard of care whilst maintaining the local feel of the
practice and incorporating the current changes in general practice. We are
fortunate to be part of the Airedale Craven and Wharfedale PCN (WACA)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
The
post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs
in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all
registered and temporary patients.
Clinical
Responsibilities: In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the
post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties
including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting
patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with
queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Assessing
the health care needs of patients, making professional, autonomous decisions in
relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other
health care professional.
Visiting
Patients in their own home when required
Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting
data for audit purposes
Compiling
and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
Prescribing
in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically).
The post-holder
will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities
associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other
Responsibilities within the Organisation:
Awareness
of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g.
prescribing
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
The
post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs
in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all
registered and temporary patients.
Clinical
Responsibilities: In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the
post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties
including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting
patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with
queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Assessing
the health care needs of patients, making professional, autonomous decisions in
relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other
health care professional.
Visiting
Patients in their own home when required
Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting
data for audit purposes
Compiling
and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
Prescribing
in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically).
The post-holder
will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities
associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other
Responsibilities within the Organisation:
Awareness
of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g.
prescribing
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of PCN initiatives
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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- 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
Desirable
- SystmOne experience
- GP with specialist interests, for example minor surgery, joint injections and sexual health
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Full UK driving licence
- Current enhanced DBS check
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of PCN initiatives
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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- 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
Desirable
- SystmOne experience
- GP with specialist interests, for example minor surgery, joint injections and sexual health
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Full UK driving licence
- Current enhanced DBS check
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).
