Salaried GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities: (not exhaustive)

Complying with all legislation and local pathways applicable to practising medicine.

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, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed. problems.

Conducting physical examinations, tests or procedures to diagnose patients.

Making recommendations for lifestyle changes to improve the patients quality of life.

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness, helping the practice maximise its QOF points and deliver enhanced services in line with the service level agreements.

Ensuring that health data and full consultation records are entered on to the practice computer system accurately and contemporaneously.

Using the computerised templates as an accurate means of recording health data in relation to individual patients.

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management guidelines, developing care plans for health.

Support the work of the practice in any new initiatives introduced by the ICB.

Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions.

Prescribing in accordance with the practice policy of shared prescribing and generic prescribing.

Training and supervising junior doctors or other healthcare professionals.

Take an active approach to CPD and developing knowledge.

In general, 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,

confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data.

Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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 individuals in other agencies to meet patient's needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care in an area with significant health problems
• Understanding current NHS policies

Desirable

• Development of areas of clinical expertise
• Experience of audit and improving care for patient
• Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda
• Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area
• Understanding local referral pathways

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full registration with GMC
• Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)
• Inclusion on Performers List
• Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development
• MRCGP

Personal Skills and Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally
• Good organisational skills
• Time management skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Working on own initiative
• IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice
• Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
• Committed to equal opportunities

Desirable

• Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
• Openness to explore alternative working practices

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).

Employer details

Employer name

MyHealth

Address

Southfields Road

Strensall

York

North Yorkshire

YO32 5UA

Employer's website

https://myhealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)