Job summary
We
are looking for a salaried GP to join our modern, high-achieving friendly GP
Training Practice, offering progressive general practice in a village setting. We actively encourage special interests
within our clinical team and are always open to new ideas and ways of working. We would specially welcome a GP who is or
would like to become an Educational Supervisor or Clinical Supervisor.
The
role is to work 4 to 6 sessions per week with a starting salary dependent on
experience per session per annum, dependant on experience
The
workload is well managed and the GPs are supported by an excellent clinical and
clerical support team resulting in a well run practice, a manageable work life
and a healthy work life balance.
We are located at the heart of Wingerworth
village. The practice premises are very
modern and spacious, providing an excellent working environment. As a training practice, we are very focused
and organised with continuous training and development opportunities for
successful applicants to contribute to the development of the next generation
of GPs
This
is an opportunity for any ambitious individual to shape the future of the
practice and be part of a harmonious, integrated, and successful team.
If
you are a good team player with a positive attitude, committed to quality
clinical care, proactive and keen to work in a friendly environment we would
love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The
main working week will be a mix of urgent and routine / online bookable
appointments, both telephone and face to face with appointments being 15
minutes duration with a morning and evening clinic having the maximum of 15
appointment per session, with scheduled tea
breaks morning and afternoon to facilitate wellbeing and teambuilding. Time is
protected for debriefing registrars. The
majority of home visits are carried out by Team Up, though we pride ourselves
on offering continuity and high quality home based palliative care.
About us
We
are a busy, friendly practice situated at the heart of Wingerworth. Our current list size is around 7900 with the
vast majority of patients residing in Wingerworth, Old Tupton and New Tupton. We
are committed to working in a supportive and courteous manner in partnership
with our patients.
We
are a Training Practice hosting 4 Registrars at any one time. The team consists of a GP Partner, Salaried
GP's, Pharmacists, LTC Nurse, Nursing Associate, HCAs, as well as a full
complement of admin staff.
IT:
SystmOne, use of AccuRx and Econsults.
For
further information, please contact Dr S Chawla or Jane Hoole Practice Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the patients registered at the practice, temporary residents and patients presenting for immediately necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
- Participate in Enhances Service delivery.
- Be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to the GMC's requirements and local policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality, while communicating patient information in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and the patient's family and carers.
- Work in a non-judgemental anti-discriminatory way with regard to the cultural and religious beliefs of individuals, groups, people with disabilities and learning difficulties to communicate with the patients and carers understanding their care within the service.
- Ensure that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups, their informed consent or other valid authority has been obtained.
- The post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking, and signing repeat prescription, including EPS, and correspondence in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- In consultation with patients and in-line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
- Providing counselling and health education
- Referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and accurate consultation notes using the practice electronic clinic system, also using the Ardens and QOF templates.
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
-
- Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
- Participate in audit where appropriate and commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice.
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the practice.
- Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.
- Contributing coding patient data.
- Contributing to the practice achievement of QOF and other performance targets.
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
- Be registered with the GMC.
- Maintain medical indemnity.
- Have an up-to-date DBS.
- Confidentiality: always keep all information regarding staff and patients confidential
- This is not a definitive or exhaustive list but identifies the important responsibilities of the GP role. Other objectives will be discussed throughout your induction period..
.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the patients registered at the practice, temporary residents and patients presenting for immediately necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
- Participate in Enhances Service delivery.
- Be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to the GMC's requirements and local policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality, while communicating patient information in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and the patient's family and carers.
- Work in a non-judgemental anti-discriminatory way with regard to the cultural and religious beliefs of individuals, groups, people with disabilities and learning difficulties to communicate with the patients and carers understanding their care within the service.
- Ensure that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups, their informed consent or other valid authority has been obtained.
- The post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking, and signing repeat prescription, including EPS, and correspondence in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- In consultation with patients and in-line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
- Providing counselling and health education
- Referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and accurate consultation notes using the practice electronic clinic system, also using the Ardens and QOF templates.
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
-
- Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
- Participate in audit where appropriate and commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice.
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the practice.
- Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.
- Contributing coding patient data.
- Contributing to the practice achievement of QOF and other performance targets.
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
- Be registered with the GMC.
- Maintain medical indemnity.
- Have an up-to-date DBS.
- Confidentiality: always keep all information regarding staff and patients confidential
- This is not a definitive or exhaustive list but identifies the important responsibilities of the GP role. Other objectives will be discussed throughout your induction period..
.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- Performers List Registration
- MRCGP
Desirable
- Child Health
- Family Planning
- Educational Supervisor
- Clinical Supervisor
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- Performers List Registration
- MRCGP
Desirable
- Child Health
- Family Planning
- Educational Supervisor
- Clinical Supervisor
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
