Job summary
Our thriving, long-established Practice
is looking to welcome a new salaried GP to our dedicated team.
We are a partner-owned practice with a
strong reputation for high-quality care and consistently excellent GP Patient
Survey results.
We are committed to delivering
outstanding clinical care while maintaining a sensible worklife balance. With
the upcoming retirement of our salaried GP, who has been with the practice for
over two decades, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established
and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
The Role
4 sessions per week over 2 days
Mix of acute and routine appointments, including both pre-booked and same day appointments
Duty doctor responsibilities for a minimum of two sessions per week
Administrative Responsibilities
The successful candidate will share responsibility for
routine clinical administration, including:
Processing repeat prescriptions
Reviewing and actioning lab reports
Managing Docman
correspondence and other clinical documents
Applicants must be GMC registered, on the GMC GP Register, and have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this post.
About us
We are a partner-owned practice with a
strong reputation for high-quality care and consistently excellent GP Patient
Survey results.
We are committed to delivering
outstanding clinical care while maintaining a sensible worklife balance. With
the upcoming retirement of our salaried GP, who has been with the practice for
over two decades, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established
and supportive team.
Why Join Us?
Highly rated for patient satisfaction
Supportive, approachable and experienced clinical team
Opportunities to develop special interests
A genuinely sustainable
work-life balance
We would particularly welcome applications from
experienced GPs, but we are also keen to hear from newly qualified GPs looking
for a supportive environment in which to develop their career.
Remuneration
Competitive sessional rate, depending on experience
Permanent position
NHS Pension scheme
6 weeks annual leave (pro rata), plus 1 week study
leave
Opportunities to develop specialist clinical interests
Regular clinical meetings and peer support
On-site parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and
the audit process
m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement
and quality initiatives within the practice
o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the
QOF
p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
q. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the
practice including clinical governance and training
r. Be aware of your 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 instill an ethos of continuing
professional development across the practice team
v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly,
always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as
supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks,
this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and
the audit process
m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement
and quality initiatives within the practice
o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the
QOF
p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
q. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the
practice including clinical governance and training
r. Be aware of your 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 instill an ethos of continuing
professional development across the practice team
v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly,
always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as
supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks,
this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice or a comparable primary care setting.
- Ability to manage a diverse clinical caseload safely and effectively.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
- Experience of maintaining high standards of clinical record keeping.
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
- Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions and complex healthcare needs.
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS Web.
- Experience of minor surgery and/or joint injections.
- Experience of conducting clinical audits
- Experience of remote consulting via telephone consultations
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice or a comparable primary care setting.
- Ability to manage a diverse clinical caseload safely and effectively.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
- Experience of maintaining high standards of clinical record keeping.
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
- Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions and complex healthcare needs.
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS Web.
- Experience of minor surgery and/or joint injections.
- Experience of conducting clinical audits
- Experience of remote consulting via telephone consultations
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical speciality
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).