Salaried GP

Downsfield Medical Centre

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Salaried GP to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality primary care services, including consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care. We are a GP training practice and are at sessional level for Research. We use SystemOne clinical system. As a Salaried GP you will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients.

Main duties of the job

Provide general medical services to registered patients
Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations
Manage acute and chronic conditions, including prescribing and referrals
Participate in clinical meetings and contribute to service development
Support the training and supervision of medical students and junior staff (if applicable)
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

About us

We are a friendly, forward-thinking, and patient-centred practice committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages professional development and work-life balance. We offer excellent administrative and clinical support, with a strong focus on teamwork and innovation.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5773-25-0000

Job locations

315 Sheldon Heath Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B26 2TY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the Salaried GP will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including;

Surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home and in nursing homes, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Reviewing patient test results as and when required
In Consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocol, developing care plans for health
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
Ensuring appropriate follow up of patients
Recording clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
To collect and record data for the purposes of the QOF
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
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

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the Salaried GP will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including;

Surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home and in nursing homes, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Reviewing patient test results as and when required
In Consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocol, developing care plans for health
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
Ensuring appropriate follow up of patients
Recording clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
To collect and record data for the purposes of the QOF
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
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

GMC registered with a license to practice
Inclusion on the NHS Performers List
Excellent clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to providing patient-centred care
Commitment to patient safety and quality
Working well in a multidisciplinary environment
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant national clinical policies and guidelines
A good working knowledge of the GP contract, QOF, enhanced services, Universal Offer and Primary Care
Good English language skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registered with a license to practice
Inclusion on the NHS Performers List
Excellent clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to providing patient-centred care
Commitment to patient safety and quality
Working well in a multidisciplinary environment
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant national clinical policies and guidelines
A good working knowledge of the GP contract, QOF, enhanced services, Universal Offer and Primary Care
Good English language skills

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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Downsfield Medical Centre

Address

315 Sheldon Heath Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B26 2TY

Employer's website

https://www.downsfieldmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Downsfield Medical Centre

Address

315 Sheldon Heath Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B26 2TY

Employer's website

https://www.downsfieldmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Miss Suzy Bhogal

jagdip.bhogal@nhs.net

01217432626

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5773-25-0000

Job locations

315 Sheldon Heath Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B26 2TY

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