Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a salaried GP to join our
friendly team at Scott Arms Medical Centre.
We are looking for a candidate who has excellent communication skills, a
compassionate and friendly nature, together with the ability to work in a demanding
environment and an aptitude for great customer service.
You will provide a high quality service to patients and colleagues.
The post-holder will provide general medical services, deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting,
ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary
patients.
Main duties of the job
· To take clinical responsibility for registered & temporary patients and maintain appropriate records of treatment given and NHS services provided
· Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the GMS contract and enhanced services where appropriate
· Undertake a variety of consultations including face to face, telephone triage, telephone consultations and home visits as well as participating in the on call Rota. Ensure appropriate referrals are made in a timely and efficient manner, optimising the use of Choose and Book
· Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems; assessing the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
· Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes in system one to agreed standards; ensuring accurate notes of all patient contact and consultations, in line with any IM&T protocols
· Prescribe safe and effective medicines management which conforms to CCG formulary, NICE guidance and DH directives ; operating safe management and regular review for all patients receiving repeat prescriptions
· Understand the skills of, and appropriately supervise, GP registrars, foundation doctors, Physician Associates, nurses, pharmacists, HCAs and other AHPs, recognising the limits of their confidence and competence
About us
Exciting opportunity to join an innovative, forward thinking Practice to become an integral part of a diverse clinical team delivering care to our 11,300 registered patients.
Scott Arms Medical Centre is based in Great Barr, in a newly built medical centre. Our clinical team currently includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Physicians Associate, Social Prescriber. There is a strong team atmosphere and a focus on continuous development throughout the surgery.
We have many years of experience and we value the importance of professional development and offer a supportive environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and autonomous working candidate to join our highly skilled, friendly team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· To take clinical responsibility for registered patients and maintain
appropriate records of treatment given and NHS services provided
· Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS
contract and additional enhanced services where appropriate
· Undertake a variety of consultations including face to face, telephone
triage, telephone consultations and home visits as well as participating in the
on call rota Ensure appropriate referrals are made in a timely and efficient
manner, optimising the use of Choose and Book to facilitate patient choice and
access
· Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems; assessing the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and
undiagnosed problems
· In consultation with patients and in line with current disease
management protocols, screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs
of illness, develop care plans for health related illnesses, and provide health
education as required
· Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes using system one to agreed
standards; ensuring accurate notes of all patient contact and consultations, in
line with any IM&T protocols
· Prescribe safe and effective medicines management which conforms to
CCG formulary, NICE guidance and DH directives ; operating safe management and
regular review for all patients receiving repeat prescriptions
· Undertake timely administrative tasks and workflow management of
patient queries, results, reports and other correspondence
· Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned
with patient care and all other disciplines within the primary health care
team, with appropriate regard for confidentiality
· Strive to maintain quality within the practice; alerting other team
members to issues of quality or risk; participating in clinical, significant
event monitoring and referral meetings where relevant and appropriate
· Maintain awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice
policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health
and safety
· Assess and take accountability for own performance and actions;
effectively managing own time, workload and resources
· Collecting data and participating in practice audits; ensuring agreed
recommendations and changes to working practice are implemented in an efficient
manner
· Maintain continued education and personal development plan
· In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the
normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary
care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· To take clinical responsibility for registered patients and maintain
appropriate records of treatment given and NHS services provided
· Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS
contract and additional enhanced services where appropriate
· Undertake a variety of consultations including face to face, telephone
triage, telephone consultations and home visits as well as participating in the
on call rota Ensure appropriate referrals are made in a timely and efficient
manner, optimising the use of Choose and Book to facilitate patient choice and
access
· Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems; assessing the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and
undiagnosed problems
· In consultation with patients and in line with current disease
management protocols, screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs
of illness, develop care plans for health related illnesses, and provide health
education as required
· Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes using system one to agreed
standards; ensuring accurate notes of all patient contact and consultations, in
line with any IM&T protocols
· Prescribe safe and effective medicines management which conforms to
CCG formulary, NICE guidance and DH directives ; operating safe management and
regular review for all patients receiving repeat prescriptions
· Undertake timely administrative tasks and workflow management of
patient queries, results, reports and other correspondence
· Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned
with patient care and all other disciplines within the primary health care
team, with appropriate regard for confidentiality
· Strive to maintain quality within the practice; alerting other team
members to issues of quality or risk; participating in clinical, significant
event monitoring and referral meetings where relevant and appropriate
· Maintain awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice
policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health
and safety
· Assess and take accountability for own performance and actions;
effectively managing own time, workload and resources
· Collecting data and participating in practice audits; ensuring agreed
recommendations and changes to working practice are implemented in an efficient
manner
· Maintain continued education and personal development plan
· In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the
normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary
care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP, able to work in General Practice in the NHS (MRCGP)
- Full GMC Registration
- On Performers List or able to apply
- Clear DBS check
Desirable
- experience of working in a GP Practice
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS and commitment to continuing professional development
- Able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Flexible and trustworthy
- Willingness to participate in Practice meetings and development initiatives
- Able to work in a highly confidential environment
- Able to stay calm under pressure
- Professional personal presentation
- Able to remain courteous but firm when dealing with difficult situations
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to take on responsibilities in Practice
- Reliable and good at time-keeping
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and in line with the defined needs of the Practice Infection Control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP, able to work in General Practice in the NHS (MRCGP)
- Full GMC Registration
- On Performers List or able to apply
- Clear DBS check
Desirable
- experience of working in a GP Practice
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS and commitment to continuing professional development
- Able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Flexible and trustworthy
- Willingness to participate in Practice meetings and development initiatives
- Able to work in a highly confidential environment
- Able to stay calm under pressure
- Professional personal presentation
- Able to remain courteous but firm when dealing with difficult situations
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to take on responsibilities in Practice
- Reliable and good at time-keeping
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and in line with the defined needs of the Practice Infection Control
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).