Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join
our friendly, patient-centred dispensing and teaching practice for 5 sessions
per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).
Gibson Lane Practice serves a population of approximately 11,500
patients across three closely located sites in Kippax, Garforth and Monk
Fryston. Our clinical team comprises 5 Partners and 5 salaried GPs, supported
by a well-established, approachable and hardworking wider team. We pride
ourselves on offering a supportive working environment where
high-quality patient care and staff wellbeing are equally valued.
This role is ideally suitable for GPs with a minimum of two years
experience in Primary Care who are keen to work in a progressive practice. We
are committed to continuous improvement and welcome innovative thinking and new
ways of working. We have recently updated our access model and are actively
working towards Total Triage as our primary route for patient access.
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who want
to play an active role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery at Gibson
Lane Practice. For applicants interested in future partnership opportunities,
we would look for evidence of leadership capability, leading by example through
high-quality clinical care, sound clinical judgement and a business-minded
approach, all underpinned by a strong commitment to our practice ethos and
values.
Main duties of the job
The Salaried GP will deliver high-quality medical care to the registered population in line with the primary care contract and relevant local and national guidance. Responsibilities include the effective management of long-term conditions, safe and appropriate prescribing, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical records.
The post holder will manage clinical administration efficiently, including referrals, repeat prescriptions and associated tasks, and will participate in telephone triage and duty doctor roles on a rotational basis. The role requires collaborative working, sharing workload equitably and contributing positively to the wider practice team.
The GP will adhere to clinical guidelines, policies and audit processes, contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives, and accept delegated responsibility for specific areas such as QOF where appropriate. Attendance and active participation in practice meetings is expected.
The role includes involvement in clinical governance, appraisal and revalidation, participation in audits, and engagement in the review of significant and near-miss events. The post holder will maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and support the training of medical students.
The GP will work with partners to support the strategic aims of the practice, including contributing ideas to enhance service delivery, improve patient care and support the efficient use of resources.
About us
Gibson Lane Practice is a well-established and forward-thinking GP practice serving approximately 11,500 patients across three closely located sites in Kippax, Garforth and Monk Fryston. Working across multiple sites allows close collaboration within the team while offering variety in working environments.
Our clinical team consists of 5 Partners and 5 salaried GPs, supported by Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and a wider Primary Care Network team. We promote a supportive working culture where clinicians are encouraged to share ideas, support one another and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We are a training practice supporting Registrars and the education of medical students and also participate in research activity, demonstrating our commitment to learning, development and high clinical standards. The practice is a consistently high QOF achiever, reflecting our focus on quality, outcomes and continuous improvement.
One of our sites in Monk Fryston is a dispensing practice serving a more rural population, while Kippax and Garforth provide well-connected village and suburban settings. Overall, we offer a positive working environment with a strong team ethic and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Job description
Job 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:
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the primary care 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 telephone triage and duty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Work 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 and training
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
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 and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Job description
Job 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:
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the primary care 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 telephone triage and duty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Work 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 and training
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
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 and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- National Performers List registration
- Evidence of current re-validation
- Evidence of last appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the primary care contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of 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 utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Systmone user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- National Performers List registration
- Evidence of current re-validation
- Evidence of last appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the primary care contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of 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 utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Systmone user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
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).
