GP Partner

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of a Clinical Partner

There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

c. Effective management of long-term conditions

d. Processing of administration in a timely manner including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

e. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

f. Accept responsibility for a specialist interest within the organisation, e.g., medical trainer

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Contribute to the effective management of the organisation including administration, planning, strategy, etc.

i. Identify, implement and embed best practice through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

Generic duties commensurate with any Partner including a Non-Clinical Partner

a. The provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract

b. Show leadership qualities, work collaboratively, ensure an even distribution of the organisations workload

c. Take responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the organisation

d. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

e. Attend and contribute effectively to organisation meetings as required

f. Represent the organisation at PCN/ICB and regional meetings

g. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the organisation including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

h. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

i. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the organisations team

j. Remain fully focused on the strategic aims of the organisation, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

k. Prepare and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner

l. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

m. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Person Specification

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 PMS contract

Desirable

• Minimum of two years as a General Practitioner
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICS initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP and MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Brookvale Practice

Address

Hallwood Health Centre

Hospital Way

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 2UT

Employer's website

https://www.brookvalepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)