Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP who qualifies under the ARRS scheme (newly qualified within the
last two years and without a substantive post). If you would like clarification
on eligibility, please do get in touch.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a
supportive, forward-thinking practice that prioritises patient care and
clinician wellbeing. We hold weekly clinical meetings to openly discuss cases,
encourage shared learning, and provide a safe space to share ideas and
concerns ensuring you feel valued both clinically and personally.
Arden
Medical Centre is looking for a newly qualified GP on a 12 month fixed-term
salaried contract working 4 sessions per week Monday and Tuesdays.
This post is
suitable for fully qualified GPs only. Applications from
trainees, FY doctors, or applicants without full GP registration will not be
considered.
Main duties of the job
The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the
GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced services, including:
In person consultations
Telephone consultations
Online consultations
Triage calls
Visiting patients at home and care homes
On call duties
Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
Dealing with queries, paperwork and
correspondence as required
Clinical administration
Assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients
appropriately
Managing acute, chronic, and complex
presentations
Working collaboratively
Supporting quality improvement, enhanced
services, and practice development
Contributing to continuity of care and high
clinical standards
About us
We are
a small and friendly GP Practice with all doctors working part-time.
We
are a training practice with a growing list size of 6000 patients situated in
the beautiful village of Knowle.
We
are highly valued by our patient population with a good CQC rating with a
dedicated long term staff team.
Systmone
clinical system
High-performing
QOF practice
Supportive
culture focused on teamwork, innovation, and staff wellbeing
We
welcome informal visits and discussions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
and administrative responsibilities:
Make
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether
self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the
organisation
Screen
patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Cover
all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including
initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary
care or to other providers as appropriate
Develop
care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current
Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from
NICE
Assessing
the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed
problems.
Check,
read and interpret pathological results for patients
Ensure
appropriate follow up of patients
Record
clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
Participate
in clinical audits, and learning event analyses and practice meetings
Ensure
that practice clinical database is updated promptly and accurately with
information relating to patient records, as required for clinical accuracy and
for practice recording requirements under QOF and enhanced services.
Appropriate
use of read codes.
Compile
and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding
hand-written prescriptions.
Prescribe
appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE
guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National
Formulary guidance)
Work
with and provide support for other members of the primary health care team
Play
a lead role in the practice achieving agreed and other key performance
indicator targets
Participate
in team meetings and patient engagement events
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
and administrative responsibilities:
Make
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether
self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the
organisation
Screen
patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Cover
all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including
initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary
care or to other providers as appropriate
Develop
care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current
Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from
NICE
Assessing
the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed
problems.
Check,
read and interpret pathological results for patients
Ensure
appropriate follow up of patients
Record
clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
Participate
in clinical audits, and learning event analyses and practice meetings
Ensure
that practice clinical database is updated promptly and accurately with
information relating to patient records, as required for clinical accuracy and
for practice recording requirements under QOF and enhanced services.
Appropriate
use of read codes.
Compile
and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding
hand-written prescriptions.
Prescribe
appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE
guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National
Formulary guidance)
Work
with and provide support for other members of the primary health care team
Play
a lead role in the practice achieving agreed and other key performance
indicator targets
Participate
in team meetings and patient engagement events
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry and the GP Register (Certificate of completion date must be within 2 years and not having held a substantive post before).
- *Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate of Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent.
- *Included on the Medical Performers List or eligible.
- *Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- *Experience of NHS General Practice and primary care
- *Experience of using electronic clinical patient records (EMIS/System One)
- *Experience of medicines management
- *Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- *Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract,
- Clinical Governance, Network Contract DES and Quality and Outcomes Framework
- *Knowledge of the health needs of the Primary Care Network population
Desirable
- *Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- *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 empathic in distressing situations
- *Effectively be able to communication and understand the needs of the patient
- *Commitment to ongoing professional development
- *Effectively utilise resources
- *Punctual and committed to support the team effort
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry and the GP Register (Certificate of completion date must be within 2 years and not having held a substantive post before).
- *Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate of Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent.
- *Included on the Medical Performers List or eligible.
- *Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- *Experience of NHS General Practice and primary care
- *Experience of using electronic clinical patient records (EMIS/System One)
- *Experience of medicines management
- *Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- *Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract,
- Clinical Governance, Network Contract DES and Quality and Outcomes Framework
- *Knowledge of the health needs of the Primary Care Network population
Desirable
- *Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- *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 empathic in distressing situations
- *Effectively be able to communication and understand the needs of the patient
- *Commitment to ongoing professional development
- *Effectively utilise resources
- *Punctual and committed to support the team effort
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).