Job summary
Join our welcoming practice in the beautiful village of Lanchester, just a short distance from Durham. We care for a patient list of around 4,100 and are proud to have a loyal, longstanding team, with some colleagues having been with the practice for over 25 years. The role is based in a modern, purpose built building, where you'll work alongside an excellent administrative and clinical team who are wholeheartedly committed to delivering the high standard of care our patients deserve.
Following a recent CQC inspection, the practice has been actively rebuilding and strengthening its systems with support from South Durham Health CiC, creating a positive environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
This post is for a 6 session GP, with the potential to increase sessions if the successful candidate can provide joint injections, minor surgery, or other enhanced services. Preferred working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, although there is scope for flexibility.
The clinical team consists of one GP Partner, one Salaried GP, two ANPs, two Practice Nurses, one Nurse Associate, one HCA, and a pharmacy team comprising one Pharmacist and two Pharmacy Technicians.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced GP who is ready for a new challenge. Someone who enjoys hands on clinical work, is committed to supporting colleagues, and is keen to play an active role in driving the practice forward.
If this opportunity interests you and you would like to discuss it further, please contact Thomas Sullivan, Business Manager, at Thomas.sullivan3@nhs.net.
About us
Lanchester
Medical Centre has a patient list of 4100 and is based in the heart of the village,
8 miles west of Durham and 5 miles from Consett.
It has a highly supportive and active patient participation group who
are also devoted to ensuring improvements are made.
We (South Durham Health CiC) have been engaged by the single-handed
partner to support the complete running of the practice for a period of time to
ensure services continue to be delivered for patients whilst all suggested
improvements are put in place, taking the practice to a position of providing sustainable,
quality care for all. As a community
interest company, our focus is on putting patients, clinicians, and carers at
the centre of decision-making to improve health outcomes, we seek to achieve
this by being open, evidence-based, and inclusive. This same ethos will be
applied to the work we do at Lanchester Medical Centre.
To enable this, we have already positioned a highly
experienced business manager within the surgery and wrapped around him a team
of clinical governance, managerial, administrative and financial staff to
review, guide and enable the practice to improve services. This will include a full review of policies
both clinical and administrative, introduction of up-to-date evidence based clinical
protocols and the provision of training and supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities. 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
practice population
-
The provision of services commensurate with the PMS
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 duty doctor roles and Enhanced Access.
-
Maintain accurate clinical records in
conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
-
Working 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 training
-
Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of
continuing professional development across the practice team
-
Support South Durham Health CIC in defining and achieving
the strategic aims of the practice
-
Making recommendations to enhance patient
services and income as well as reducing unnecessary expenditure
-
Review and adhere to practice protocols and
policies at all times
-
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with
all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all time.
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the
salaried GP may be requested to:
- 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. 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
practice population
-
The provision of services commensurate with the PMS
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 duty doctor roles and Enhanced Access.
-
Maintain accurate clinical records in
conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
-
Working 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 training
-
Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of
continuing professional development across the practice team
-
Support South Durham Health CIC in defining and achieving
the strategic aims of the practice
-
Making recommendations to enhance patient
services and income as well as reducing unnecessary expenditure
-
Review and adhere to practice protocols and
policies at all times
-
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with
all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all time.
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the
salaried GP may be requested to:
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- General understanding of the GMS or PMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration National Performers List Registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Clear, polite telephone manner. Competent in the use of SystmOne. Effective time management (Planning & Organising). Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Problem solving & analytical skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Experience with clinical risk management
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- General understanding of the GMS or PMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration National Performers List Registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Clear, polite telephone manner. Competent in the use of SystmOne. Effective time management (Planning & Organising). Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Problem solving & analytical skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Experience with clinical risk management
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).