Job summary
Aughton Surgery are looking to recruit a Salaried GP to join our team for 6 sessions per week. We are open to discussion in terms of which days these sessions are worked. However, please note that 2 of the 6 sessions will need to be worked on 1 full day, and you will be required to be duty GP for this full day per week.
We ensure that our Duty GP's have sufficient time to complete all tasks related to being on-call, and we are happy to discuss how we manage that with you. When on-call, you will be required to stay in the practice until closing time at 6:30pm.
We offer 6 weeks (pro-rata) of annual leave, and 1 week (pro-rata) of study leave for our GPs, and we pride ourselves on being a flexible and considerate practice. We are happy to discuss salary expectations individually with applicants.
A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for
the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an
excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the contract.
Furthermore, the post-holder will
adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the
effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a
positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
The role is to support, mentor, and
supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an
integral part of the general practice team.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
a.
The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b.
The
provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c.
To
clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and
psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients
to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other
local guidelines
d.
Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
e.
Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency
care
f.
Effective
management of long-term conditions
g.
To
support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy
lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
h.
Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks
i.
Review
medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines
and local care pathways
j.
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
k.
Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
l. Work as the on-call GP for one full day per week and participate in on-call holiday cover rota.
About us
Aughton Surgery has 4 partners (3 GP's and 1 Practice Manager), 3 Salaried GP's, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 HCA and 1 Clinical Pharmacist. We are also a training practice, so we regularly have GP registrars, medical students and student physician associates as part of our team as well.
Our clinical staff are assisted by a friendly and knowledgeable admin/reception team.
All staff are highly supportive, and the surgery is a very enjoyable environment to work in
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:
a.
Participate
in the spectrum of clinical governance processes
b.
Participate
in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide
leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing
guidance and support when necessary
c.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:
a.
Participate
in the spectrum of clinical governance processes
b.
Participate
in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide
leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing
guidance and support when necessary
c.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Performers List Registration
- Evidence of current validation
- Evidence of last appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
- Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
- Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues
- Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
- Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
- Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
- Experience of medicines management
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Polite and confident
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Effectively utilise resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Performers List Registration
- Evidence of current validation
- Evidence of last appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
- Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
- Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues
- Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
- Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
- Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
- Experience of medicines management
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Polite and confident
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Effectively utilise resources
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).