Job summary
We are recruiting a 4-session salaried GP on a fixed term contract until 31.03.2025. We are acting in line with NHS England guidance for the recruitment of GPs funded by the Additional Roles Reimbursement GP Recruitment Scheme:
- The GP mustNOT be beyond their 2nd anniversary of certificate of completion of training, issued by the GMC, at the start of their employment
- Applicants must not have been substantively employed as a GP in a general medical practice previously
We are
looking for an enthusiastic & dedicated GP to join our team. We are an outstanding teaching practice and received
commendation from the University of Liverpool due to the level of teaching
provided, & this role would be ideally suited to a doctor who has recently completed their CCT.
We are a GMS
Practice, with a diverse 14,274 list size and consistently achieve high QOF
along with other clinical targets & KPIs, while participating in local
& national enhanced services. We maintain a strong commitment to GP training
& medical students, leading & developing change in the local healthcare
community and fully engage with our colleagues across our PCN, One Ellesmere
Port.
This is a tremendous opportunity to join a
forward-thinking practice committed to maintaining the high standards of
healthcare. We have a vision that is sustainable, high quality & offers
excellent patient & staff experience. Our services are designed to reflect
the needs of the population they serve and promote lifestyle health & wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. By working as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical
services to the practice population, the candidate will deliver an excellent standard of
clinical care whilst complying with the GMS 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.
Normal duties includes surgery consultations, visiting patients at home, duty doctor responsibilities, face to face consultations and signing repeat prescriptions. The candidate will be responsible for ordering, viewing and actioning patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations, and making onward referrals.
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation. Attending training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
About us
With an
appetite for innovation and creativity, underpinned by a strong belief in
traditional primary care values, Hope Farm Medical Centre nurtures a culture
which is modern, vibrant, forward-thinking and caring. Enabling people to
access a medical practice that is at the heart of the community where each and
every patient matters.
Values
- Trustworthy
- Empathetic
- Vulnerable
- Resilient
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occassion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the registered population
- The
provision of services commensurate with the GMS 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 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
effective 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 always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a
culture of continuous improvement
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 events, near-miss events and complaints, applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occassion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the registered population
- The
provision of services commensurate with the GMS 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 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
effective 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 always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a
culture of continuous improvement
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 events, near-miss events and complaints, applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis
Person Specification
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experience GP
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Desirable
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 CCG/ICB 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
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours if required
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational health clearance
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of completion of training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List Registration
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Person Specification
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experience GP
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Desirable
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 CCG/ICB 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
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours if required
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational health clearance
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of completion of training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List Registration
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
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).
