GP Partner

Job responsibilities

There will be 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. The provision of services commensurate with the GP contract

c. 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. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

h. Process 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. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

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

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

p. Attend and contribute effectively to external and internal meetings as required

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

r. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

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

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

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

x. Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

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

z. Accept responsibility for a specialist interest within the organisation

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

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

cc. Contribute to the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

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

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

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

gg. Provide proactive leadership to the organisation, patients and their carers

hh. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation

ii. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events

jj. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

kk. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

ll. Attend a formal appraisal at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

mm. Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Partner has the following wider responsibilities:

a. 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

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• Certificate of Completion of Training -CCT
• Full GMC registration
• Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
• England Conforms to the National Performers List and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service - Performers Lists, England Regulations 2013.
• Appropriate medical defence indemnity
• Evidence of current validation/appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Minimum of two years as either a salaried GP or post-graduation for a non GP partner
• A good understanding of the primary care contract
• Good understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced services
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICS initiatives

Clinical knowledge and other skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
• Understanding 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
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to discuss cases to clinical 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
• Assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understanding of the 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
• Partake in financial management decisions/meetings
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Partake in financial management decisions/meetings
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Desirable

• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Project lead as required with PCN, CQC, ICS/ICB and QOF

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).