Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a salaried GP to join
our multi-disciplinary team. We are seeking a GP to support and provide quality
healthcare and outcomes for our patients. We are flexible with sessions available and
looking for a GP to cover 6-8 sessions a week.
We are looking for a self-motivated GP that can work on
their own, but must be proud to be part of our wider team. Someone who is
forward thinking and is not afraid of change but at the same time does not
forget the needs of the patients or the team that you will become a part of.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship under current Home Office requirements.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Ghulam Mustafa on 01332 821470
Main duties of the job
You will be consulting with patients using face to face,
telephone & via e-consultation methods. Our practice provides a total
triage service for all our patients. This will includes duty doctor days and
home visits on a rota basis.
You will be responsible for the provision of medical
services to our patient population managing a caseload dealing with a wide
range of health needs. You will be supporting & supported by the wide range
of clinical and non-clinical team within the practice.
About us
We have a team of 8 partners, 90+ staff members and a patient list size of
around 30,000. We are a large forward thinking training practice with 4 sites
based at Chaddesden, Borrowash, University of Derby & Oakwood.
Our practices have been rated as Good by CQC and have been awarded the RCGP
Quality Practice Award on 2 occasions. We take pride in delivering quality care
to our patients and have a strong training and personal development ethos.
We are proud to be part of Oakdale Park PCN; we have clinical pharmacists and
social prescribers in place and look forward to developing local services
further to meet the needs of our patient population
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Salaried
General Practitioner (GP)
SESSIONS: 6-8 sessions
MANAGERIALLY ACCOUNTABLE TO: Practice Manager
PROFESSIONALLY
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Partners
JOB
SUMMARY
The post holder
will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary
care setting ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and
temporary patients.
The post holder
will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated
with a GP working within primary care, ensuring the delivery of appropriate and
evidence-based health care while fulfilling the terms and requirements of a GMS
contract.
The post holder
will also be the clinical representative of the practice to all external
agencies providing a positive image of Park Medical Practice
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Responsibilities
To
act at all times in accordance with the precepts of the GMCs Good Medical
Practice.
In
accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, to undertake a variety of duties
including clinical sessions (number tbc) comprising surgery consultations,
telephone and e-consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and
signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and
correspondence in a timely fashion and in accordance with the contractual
obligations set out by the GMS contract.
To
make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems,
whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the
organisation.
To
assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed
problems.
To
screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
In
consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management
protocols, to develop care plans for health.
To
provide counselling and health education as appropriate.
To
admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload, and refer to other care
providers as appropriate.
To
record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
To
participate actively in the collection of data for audit purposes.
To
compile and issue acute and repeat prescriptions.
To
prescribe, in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary, all local and
national guidelines, appropriately for the presenting condition. Should it be
clinically indicated to prescribe outside the guidelines, a full explanation of
the reason must be given in the patients medical record and the appropriate information
given to the practice manager to enable flagging to medicine management.
To
provide support for other clinicians such as nurses, nurse practitioners and
health care assistants including the signing of prescriptions where
appropriate.
To
work with other clinicians to establish a culture of learning and professional
development and to take part in the training of undergraduates, General
Practitioners and other healthcare professionals.
Other
Responsibilities within the Organisation
To
be aware of, and comply with, all relevant practice policies/guidelines. e.g.
prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and GDPR
To
be committed to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best
practice.
To
contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the
organisation.
To
support the primary health care team in all quality initiatives, including the
Quality and Outcomes Framework, the Care Quality Commission registration and
others as may arise from time to time.
To
contribute to the development of problem- based patient records.
To
contribute to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data.
To
attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where
appropriate.
To
work collaboratively with other members of the Primary Health Care Team,
including participating in multi-disciplinary meetings, significant event
analyses and other activities in the interest of individual and team
development and improved care of patients.
To
maintain an interest in the practice programme for training and education, and
contribute effectively to the educational development of learners who may (at
different times) be attached to the practice.
Quality
To
work actively towards the maintenance of quality within the practice.
To
alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
To
assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly
or under supervision.
To
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.
To
work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
To
manage own time, workload and resources in an effective and efficient manner.
Communication
To
recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and support
this by communicating effectively with other team members, patients and carers.
To
recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond
accordingly.
Contribution
to the Implementation of Services
To
apply practice policies, standards and guidance as appropriate in clinical and
non-clinical situations as encountered during the course of their work.
To
discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and
guidelines will affect own work.
To
participate in audit where appropriate and required.
To
be prepared to develop areas of special clinical interest and utilise acquired
skills appropriately in implementing services in the interest of the practice.
Personal/Professional
Development
To
maintain continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study
days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met.
To
participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of
this employment, such training to include:
An
annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Responsibility
for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and
activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
PMP
& OS Policies & Protocols
To
fully comply with all PMP Policies & Protocols.
It
is the responsibility of the individual employee to familiarise him/herself
with all PMP Policies & Protocols and Standing Instructions which
are available in all medical centres or via the Practice Manager.
GENERIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
Health
& Safety
To
comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
To
take responsibility for his/her own health and safety and that of other persons
who may be affected by his/her own acts or omissions.
Equality
& Diversity
To
carry out at all times his/her responsibilities in line with the PMP
Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure.
Risk
Management and Clinical Governance
To
work within the Clinical Governance Framework of PMP incorporating Risk Management and all other
PMP quality initiatives.
Confidentiality
To
maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff
and other users of the services of PMP in accordance with the PMP
Confidentiality Undertaking and the Data Protection Act 1998. Any breach of
confidentiality may render an individual liable for dismissal and/or
prosecution.
General
To
undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of
his/her own competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Salaried
General Practitioner (GP)
SESSIONS: 6-8 sessions
MANAGERIALLY ACCOUNTABLE TO: Practice Manager
PROFESSIONALLY
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Partners
JOB
SUMMARY
The post holder
will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary
care setting ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and
temporary patients.
The post holder
will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated
with a GP working within primary care, ensuring the delivery of appropriate and
evidence-based health care while fulfilling the terms and requirements of a GMS
contract.
The post holder
will also be the clinical representative of the practice to all external
agencies providing a positive image of Park Medical Practice
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Responsibilities
To
act at all times in accordance with the precepts of the GMCs Good Medical
Practice.
In
accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, to undertake a variety of duties
including clinical sessions (number tbc) comprising surgery consultations,
telephone and e-consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and
signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and
correspondence in a timely fashion and in accordance with the contractual
obligations set out by the GMS contract.
To
make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems,
whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the
organisation.
To
assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed
problems.
To
screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
In
consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management
protocols, to develop care plans for health.
To
provide counselling and health education as appropriate.
To
admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload, and refer to other care
providers as appropriate.
To
record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
To
participate actively in the collection of data for audit purposes.
To
compile and issue acute and repeat prescriptions.
To
prescribe, in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary, all local and
national guidelines, appropriately for the presenting condition. Should it be
clinically indicated to prescribe outside the guidelines, a full explanation of
the reason must be given in the patients medical record and the appropriate information
given to the practice manager to enable flagging to medicine management.
To
provide support for other clinicians such as nurses, nurse practitioners and
health care assistants including the signing of prescriptions where
appropriate.
To
work with other clinicians to establish a culture of learning and professional
development and to take part in the training of undergraduates, General
Practitioners and other healthcare professionals.
Other
Responsibilities within the Organisation
To
be aware of, and comply with, all relevant practice policies/guidelines. e.g.
prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and GDPR
To
be committed to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best
practice.
To
contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the
organisation.
To
support the primary health care team in all quality initiatives, including the
Quality and Outcomes Framework, the Care Quality Commission registration and
others as may arise from time to time.
To
contribute to the development of problem- based patient records.
To
contribute to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data.
To
attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where
appropriate.
To
work collaboratively with other members of the Primary Health Care Team,
including participating in multi-disciplinary meetings, significant event
analyses and other activities in the interest of individual and team
development and improved care of patients.
To
maintain an interest in the practice programme for training and education, and
contribute effectively to the educational development of learners who may (at
different times) be attached to the practice.
Quality
To
work actively towards the maintenance of quality within the practice.
To
alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
To
assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly
or under supervision.
To
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.
To
work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
To
manage own time, workload and resources in an effective and efficient manner.
Communication
To
recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and support
this by communicating effectively with other team members, patients and carers.
To
recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond
accordingly.
Contribution
to the Implementation of Services
To
apply practice policies, standards and guidance as appropriate in clinical and
non-clinical situations as encountered during the course of their work.
To
discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and
guidelines will affect own work.
To
participate in audit where appropriate and required.
To
be prepared to develop areas of special clinical interest and utilise acquired
skills appropriately in implementing services in the interest of the practice.
Personal/Professional
Development
To
maintain continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study
days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met.
To
participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of
this employment, such training to include:
An
annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Responsibility
for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and
activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
PMP
& OS Policies & Protocols
To
fully comply with all PMP Policies & Protocols.
It
is the responsibility of the individual employee to familiarise him/herself
with all PMP Policies & Protocols and Standing Instructions which
are available in all medical centres or via the Practice Manager.
GENERIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
Health
& Safety
To
comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
To
take responsibility for his/her own health and safety and that of other persons
who may be affected by his/her own acts or omissions.
Equality
& Diversity
To
carry out at all times his/her responsibilities in line with the PMP
Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure.
Risk
Management and Clinical Governance
To
work within the Clinical Governance Framework of PMP incorporating Risk Management and all other
PMP quality initiatives.
Confidentiality
To
maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff
and other users of the services of PMP in accordance with the PMP
Confidentiality Undertaking and the Data Protection Act 1998. Any breach of
confidentiality may render an individual liable for dismissal and/or
prosecution.
General
To
undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of
his/her own competence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Excellent clinical communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of practising as a GP in the UK.
- Committed to the delivery of high quality clinical care within a framework of Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of local Safeguarding policies and relevant legislative guidance.
- Previous experience of applying Clinical Audit and Significant Event Analysis as tools for improving quality.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of patients in a multi cultural community in service delivery.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of NHS primary care and community services.
- Understanding of the issues involved in working across the interface between primary and secondary care.
- Up-to-date with NHS policies and practices.
- Understanding of the role of the Care Quality Comission
- Integrated approach to team working and a willingness to fully participate in Practice Meetings.
- Good presentation skills and the ability to share good practice
- Personal Qualities:
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Keen to work with a multi disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills with self-directed learning.
- Non judgemental.
- Proof of vaccination and immunity status in accordance with the Department of Health guidelines.
- Driving licence
- Willingness to travel
- Enhanced DRB clearance
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified General Practitioner
- GMC registration
- NHS National Performers List registration
- Medical defence organisation registration
Desirable
- System One experience
- Special interest
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Excellent clinical communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of practising as a GP in the UK.
- Committed to the delivery of high quality clinical care within a framework of Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of local Safeguarding policies and relevant legislative guidance.
- Previous experience of applying Clinical Audit and Significant Event Analysis as tools for improving quality.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of patients in a multi cultural community in service delivery.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of NHS primary care and community services.
- Understanding of the issues involved in working across the interface between primary and secondary care.
- Up-to-date with NHS policies and practices.
- Understanding of the role of the Care Quality Comission
- Integrated approach to team working and a willingness to fully participate in Practice Meetings.
- Good presentation skills and the ability to share good practice
- Personal Qualities:
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Keen to work with a multi disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills with self-directed learning.
- Non judgemental.
- Proof of vaccination and immunity status in accordance with the Department of Health guidelines.
- Driving licence
- Willingness to travel
- Enhanced DRB clearance
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified General Practitioner
- GMC registration
- NHS National Performers List registration
- Medical defence organisation registration
Desirable
- System One experience
- Special interest
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).
