Job summary
Chastleton Medical Group is seeking a GP Partner (6 sessions, negotiable) to join our well established, supportive, and forward thinking practice in central Durham. We serve approximately 11,000 patients and are proud of our strong reputation, high patient satisfaction, and commitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
Who Were Looking For
A GP who is:
Committed to high quality, holistic patient care
Adaptable, innovative, and improvement focused
Keen to contribute to practice development
A collaborative team player
We welcome interest from both experienced partners and newly qualified GPs exploring partnership roles.
About us
Why Join Us:
Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team
3 GP Partners and 6 Salaried GPs
Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician
Social Prescribing Link Worker and Care Coordinators
Daily informal coffee meeting for case discussion and peer support
Low clinical staff turnover
Sustainable, Patient Focused Workload
25 appointments per day (15minute slots)
Total triage via AccuRx
Adherence to BMA safe working guidance
Low home visiting rates supported by community nurse practitioner
Practice Highlights:
List size: 11,000
SystmOne paperless clinical system
Practice owned premises
Training practice involved in Durham Dales VTS and medical student teaching
High QOF and Enhanced Service achievement
CQC rated Goodin all areas
No extended hours required (optional federation shifts available)
Location & Lifestyle:
Central Durham with excellent transport links
Easy commute from Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead, and surrounding areas
Excellent local schools (state and independent)
Onsite parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical
services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of
clinical care. Shared responsibility for the strategic leadership, financial
management and governance of the practice. Works collaboratively with the MDT
to maintain high standards of patient care, service development and regulatory
compliance, as well as delivery of contractual requirement.
To
provide the highest possible standard of care to all our patients
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on
occasion, 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 practice population
b.The
provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c.Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d.Effective
management of long-term conditions
e.Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks
f.On
a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
g.
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction
with good practice, policy and guidance
h. Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i. Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
j. Contribute
to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality
initiatives within the practice
k. Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
l. Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m. Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical
governance and training
n. Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process
o. Prepare
and complete the revalidation process
p. Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
across the practice team
q. Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
r. Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
s. Review
and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
t. Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a
culture of continuous improvement
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the
salaried GP may be requested to:
a. Participate
in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b. Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical
services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of
clinical care. Shared responsibility for the strategic leadership, financial
management and governance of the practice. Works collaboratively with the MDT
to maintain high standards of patient care, service development and regulatory
compliance, as well as delivery of contractual requirement.
To
provide the highest possible standard of care to all our patients
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on
occasion, 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 practice population
b.The
provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c.Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d.Effective
management of long-term conditions
e.Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks
f.On
a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
g.
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction
with good practice, policy and guidance
h. Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i. Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
j. Contribute
to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality
initiatives within the practice
k. Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
l. Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m. Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical
governance and training
n. Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process
o. Prepare
and complete the revalidation process
p. Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
across the practice team
q. Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
r. Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
s. Review
and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
t. Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a
culture of continuous improvement
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the
salaried GP may be requested to:
a. Participate
in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b. Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- a. Experience of working in a primary care environment
- b. Experience of continued professional development
- c. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- d. General understanding of the primary care contract
- e. Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Please see job description and person specification for further details
Desirable
- a. Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- b. Experience of medicines management
- c. Experience of ICB initiatives
- Please see job description and person specification for further details
Qualifications
Essential
- a. Qualified GP
- b. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Please see job description and person specification for further details
Desirable
- a. MRCCGP
- b. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Please see job description and person specification for further details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- a. Experience of working in a primary care environment
- b. Experience of continued professional development
- c. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- d. General understanding of the primary care contract
- e. Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Please see job description and person specification for further details
Desirable
- a. Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- b. Experience of medicines management
- c. Experience of ICB initiatives
- Please see job description and person specification for further details
Qualifications
Essential
- a. Qualified GP
- b. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Please see job description and person specification for further details
Desirable
- a. MRCCGP
- b. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Please see job description and person specification for further details
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
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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).