Job summary
We
are looking to increase our GP capacity within a
multi-disciplinary clinical team to support the delivery of our Enhanced Access
services on a Friday evening and Saturday.
The post-holder will have the
opportunity to work agreed contracted sessions as part of a job-share rota as
well as providing cover for annual leave and sickness absence. We will also
consider applications to join our bank of locums who will have the opportunity
to undertake sessions on an ad-hoc basis.
Working autonomously, and in accordance with the PCN DES you will undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries. This will include dealing with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all Middlewood registered patients.
The post-holder will work un-supervised, taking
clinical accountability for their own work and providing clinical supervision
and support for other members of the multi-disciplinary team during Enhanced
Access sessions.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
- Undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone and online consultations and queries, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
- When required, during sessions in core hours, support the Middlewood Immediate and Necessary Team (urgent care) and being part of our rota to support our clinical reception triage function.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, develop care plans for health and social well-being
- Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collect data for audit purposes
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Provide support, informal training and advice to other members of the team
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
The Middlewood Partnership is a group of four practices
across a Primary Care Network footprint which was established following a
merger in 2019. We have created a modern
GP organisation that retains the benefits of family medicine, including
continuity, teamwork and support, but with the benefits of working at scale. Our
size allows us to be more resilient and efficient, enabling us to invest in
ongoing quality improvement, enhanced care, new services, and the training and
development of our workforce.
Middlewood operates a multi-disciplinary service model that
includes a robust triage and urgent care system, Long Term Condition clinics,
specialist clinics, Enhanced Access services, prescribing and recall services.
With a total list size of 34,000 patients, and care and support
collectively provided by 160 members of staff from four locations in three
towns in Eastern Cheshire, we are now looking to increase our GP capacity to
support the delivery of our Enhanced Access services.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of, and contribute to, the
development of new ways of working within a forward-thinking and transformed primary
care organisation. We are looking for
GPs who share our vision and who will want to contribute to shaping how we
deliver care. You will be joining a great team in a where your commitment will
be genuinely valued, your skills respected, and your ambition rewarded.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details
Job Summary
The post-holder will be an important member of our clinical team and will provide high quality General Medical Services to patients as part of our Middlewood Enhanced Access service. Working autonomously and in accordance with the PCN DES you will undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries. This will include dealing with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all Middlewood registered patients.
The post-holder will work un-supervised, taking clinical accountability for their own work and providing clinical supervision and support for other members of the multi-disciplinary team during Enhanced Access sessions.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone and online consultations and queries, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
When required, during sessions in core hours, support the Middlewood Immediate and Necessary Team - urgent care - and being part of our rota to support our clinical reception triage function.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, develop care plans for health and social well-being
- Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collect data for audit purposes
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Provide support, informal training and advice to other members of the team
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
- Maintain patients clinical records in line with the practice patient record system.
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
- Attend team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary
To work within a team setting, with flexibility and due care for all members of staff.
Safeguarding
All employees have a duty and a responsibility to protect adults at risk and to safeguard children. The post holder should have an understanding of the important role all staff have in fulfilling their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details
Job Summary
The post-holder will be an important member of our clinical team and will provide high quality General Medical Services to patients as part of our Middlewood Enhanced Access service. Working autonomously and in accordance with the PCN DES you will undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries. This will include dealing with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all Middlewood registered patients.
The post-holder will work un-supervised, taking clinical accountability for their own work and providing clinical supervision and support for other members of the multi-disciplinary team during Enhanced Access sessions.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone and online consultations and queries, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
When required, during sessions in core hours, support the Middlewood Immediate and Necessary Team - urgent care - and being part of our rota to support our clinical reception triage function.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, develop care plans for health and social well-being
- Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collect data for audit purposes
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Provide support, informal training and advice to other members of the team
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
- Maintain patients clinical records in line with the practice patient record system.
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
- Attend team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary
To work within a team setting, with flexibility and due care for all members of staff.
Safeguarding
All employees have a duty and a responsibility to protect adults at risk and to safeguard children. The post holder should have an understanding of the important role all staff have in fulfilling their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT Proficient - ideally EMIS
- Good understanding of the organisation of General Practice & current developments in Primary Care
- Capacity to develop a special interest in an area of clinical need
- Ability to take a clinical lead on an agreed area within practice
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of NHS system
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to drive and holds a full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- MRCGP
- Evidence of up to date statutory and mandatory training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enjoy working and contributing to a team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Innovative, motivated and proactive
- Evidence of a patient focused approach to practice
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to organise time effectively, delegating & prioritising appropriately
- Demonstrates knowledge of & practical application of evidence based practice
- Able to work in a busy environment
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to provide clinical supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Desire to develop an area of clinical or management interest with Personal Development Plan
Desirable
- Experience of working in UK General Practice
- Experience of delivering Enhanced Access services
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT Proficient - ideally EMIS
- Good understanding of the organisation of General Practice & current developments in Primary Care
- Capacity to develop a special interest in an area of clinical need
- Ability to take a clinical lead on an agreed area within practice
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of NHS system
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to drive and holds a full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- MRCGP
- Evidence of up to date statutory and mandatory training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enjoy working and contributing to a team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Innovative, motivated and proactive
- Evidence of a patient focused approach to practice
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to organise time effectively, delegating & prioritising appropriately
- Demonstrates knowledge of & practical application of evidence based practice
- Able to work in a busy environment
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to provide clinical supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Desire to develop an area of clinical or management interest with Personal Development Plan
Desirable
- Experience of working in UK General Practice
- Experience of delivering Enhanced Access services
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).
