Job summary
Are you a dedicated and passionate GP looking
to make a difference in a vibrant and supportive community? Look no further;
Low Moor Medical Practice is seeking a Salaried GP to join our dynamic team and
contribute to the excellent healthcare services we provide.
What's in it for you:
Competitive
salary and benefits package
Opportunity
for professional development and continuing education
Supportive
and friendly team environment
Innovative
and forward-thinking practice
Emphasis
on work-life balance
16 patients in each session, am/pm:- a mix of
appointments face-to-face and telephone consultations
One
hour weekly clinical and educational meeting, if working on a Thursday
6 weeks holiday and study leave pro-rata,
plus an additional day off on your birthday
Opportunity
for professional development and continuing education
Supportive
and friendly team environment
Innovative
and forward-thinking practice
Emphasis
on work-life balance
16 patients in each session, am/pm:- a mix of
appointments face-to-face and telephone consultations
One
hour weekly clinical and educational meeting, if working on a Thursday
6 weeks holiday and study leave pro-rata,
plus an additional day off on your birthday
Main duties of the job
To provide general medical services to patients of
the Practice by way of patient contact of various forms and appropriate
administrative work together with such other duties as are required of the
practice
About us
Low
Moor Medical Practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred
care in the heart of a friendly community. Our modern facilities and
collaborative team approach ensures an environment that fosters professional
growth and exceptional patient outcomes. We work collaboratively with neighbouring practices and are closely
engaged with our Primary Care Network, ICB and colleagues in the voluntary
sector and public health / social services.
We have a dedicated team of 4 Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 3 ANPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, 1 Phlebotomist, Practice Manager, Reception Manager, 8 Receptionists, 6 Administrators and 2 Pharmacists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- To undertake
surgeries, visits and on-call as agreed between doctors
- To
ensure that surgeries run to time within the constraints of General Practice
- To
undertake appropriate consultations face to face, by telephone or by
online consultation either at the surgery or at the patients place of residence bearing
in mind the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patients situation
- To
undertake the gathering of relevant information, making appropriate diagnostic
formulation and management strategies incorporating the patients own opinions
and belief systems
- Make
comprehensive and understandable records in the form agreed upon by the
partners
- Attempt,
where possible, to follow through the management of an episode of illness with a patient
- Respond
appropriately to emergencies which arise at the surgery or at the patients home
with necessary involvement of other agencies
- Show
responsiveness to other doctors working with you at any given time with regards
to the sharing of workload
- When
on-call, be within reasonable distance from the practice to respond to possible
emergencies and be in a position to have direct communication with the practice
if needed
ADMINISTRATION
- To review blood results, add appropriate actions and follow up requirements
- To
review incoming patient letters, make any appropriate response to sender, add any action or follow up requirements
- To
complete reports sent by third party companies
- To
sign/trouble shoot prescriptions
- To
send referrals and letters for typing as soon as possible to our secretarial team, usually within 3 days, same day
for urgent referrals (we use Lexacom and GP Assist for referrals and letters)
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- To undertake
surgeries, visits and on-call as agreed between doctors
- To
ensure that surgeries run to time within the constraints of General Practice
- To
undertake appropriate consultations face to face, by telephone or by
online consultation either at the surgery or at the patients place of residence bearing
in mind the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patients situation
- To
undertake the gathering of relevant information, making appropriate diagnostic
formulation and management strategies incorporating the patients own opinions
and belief systems
- Make
comprehensive and understandable records in the form agreed upon by the
partners
- Attempt,
where possible, to follow through the management of an episode of illness with a patient
- Respond
appropriately to emergencies which arise at the surgery or at the patients home
with necessary involvement of other agencies
- Show
responsiveness to other doctors working with you at any given time with regards
to the sharing of workload
- When
on-call, be within reasonable distance from the practice to respond to possible
emergencies and be in a position to have direct communication with the practice
if needed
ADMINISTRATION
- To review blood results, add appropriate actions and follow up requirements
- To
review incoming patient letters, make any appropriate response to sender, add any action or follow up requirements
- To
complete reports sent by third party companies
- To
sign/trouble shoot prescriptions
- To
send referrals and letters for typing as soon as possible to our secretarial team, usually within 3 days, same day
for urgent referrals (we use Lexacom and GP Assist for referrals and letters)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
- Complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- MRCGP qualification (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Flexible and cooperative
- Effectively utilises resources
Desirable
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- IT proficiency and familiarity with SystmOne Clinical System
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Polite and confident
- Motivated, forward thinker
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
- Complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- MRCGP qualification (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Flexible and cooperative
- Effectively utilises resources
Desirable
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- IT proficiency and familiarity with SystmOne Clinical System
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Polite and confident
- Motivated, forward thinker
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).