Whitby Health Partnership

Salaried GP Maternity Cover

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Job summary

Salaried GP opportunity in Ellesmere Port ideally commutable from Chester/North Wales/Wirral/Liverpool and Central/Western Cheshire Villages.

Whitby Health Partnership is a friendly and supportive environment where we prioritise work-life balance at the same time as striving to provide excellent patient care. Due to an expanding work force we are looking for a salaried GP for up to 6 sessions (will consider job share).

Main duties of the job

Appointments are 15 minutes with up to 12-14 contacts a session, and are a mixture of face to face and telephone appointments

We have a dedicated home visiting GP so no squeezing in visits on other days!

We have at least 2 duty doctors each day well supported by our ANPs, one GP with have a 6:30pm finish

There is an option for some home working and also open to flexible start and finish times if needed

EMIS web

16,000 patients part of One Ellesmere Port PCN, 9 Partners, 3 salaried GPs, 3 current trainees

wider team includes our HCAs, practice nurses, ANPs, a prescribing team which includes a pharmacist and pharmacy technician, social prescribers, physios, a mental health OT and a team of care coordinators.

Salary - £9785 per session, Pay award in April, includes indemnity cover, 6 weeks annual leave, 1 week study leave and protected learning time each month. Opportunities for additional extended hours if wished.

About us

Both experienced and newly qualified GPs welcomed and well supported, can provide mentoring if preferred, and we regularly meet up for coffees, lunch and catch ups. Recent practice socials have included Chester Races, Curry Night and a Christmas do in Chester. We are a friendly group who support each other, and importantly we leave on time!

We encourage special interests, and we can also provide opportunities for mentoring and teaching for those interested as we host medical students, foundation doctors and GP trainees.

We welcome informal chats and visits to the practice before application, please contact Steve Bridge @ steve.bridge1@nhs.net or 0151 350 6290 to find out more!

Details

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,200 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

A2864-23-0006

Job locations

114 Chester Road

Whitby

Ellesmere Port

CH65 6TG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance and training

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Secondary Responsibilities

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

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b. 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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance and training

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Secondary Responsibilities

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

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b. 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)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care (to include student/trainee experience)
  • Experience of CPD
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audits
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care (to include student/trainee experience)
  • Experience of CPD
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audits

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Whitby Health Partnership

Address

114 Chester Road

Whitby

Ellesmere Port

CH65 6TG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whitby Health Partnership

Address

114 Chester Road

Whitby

Ellesmere Port

CH65 6TG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Steve Bridge

steve.bridge1@nhs.net

01513506290

Details

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,200 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

A2864-23-0006

Job locations

114 Chester Road

Whitby

Ellesmere Port

CH65 6TG


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