GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

How are weforward-thinking?

• Our mission is to ensure that all patients have access to comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous care within a sustainable primary care system

• We believe that we can only build the best primary careservice there isif our employees are happy, empowered, and supported.

• We have ourOptimisationteam to help us deliver on our promise.

• We invested in a shared function tominimiseclinical admin (referrals, results, letters, etc.)

Job Summary:

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilstcomplying withthe GMS 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, andmaintaininga positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

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:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

• The provision of servicescommensuratewith the GMS contract

• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

• Effective management of long-term conditions

• Processing of administration promptly, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, and other associated administrative tasks

• On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor/Urgent Care Team roles

• Maintainaccurateclinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance

• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

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

• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings asrequired

• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training,financial management, and HR

• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

• Prepare and complete the revalidation process

• Commit to self-learning andinstilan ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly,promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approachi.e.root cause analysis (RCA)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I create an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief,sexor sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity isvaluedand equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on anygrounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief,sexor sexual orientation.Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff tomaintaintheir health, well-being, and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team, and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are tocomply withthe Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999, and other statutory legislation.

Confidentiality

This practice is committed tomaintainingan outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust andpermitus to collect andretainsensitive information relating to their health and other matters, about their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staffwill respecttheir privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to beretainedall staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service. All staffare required tosign and adhere to the Confidentiality Policy.

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnelare required tothink not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice. This practice continually strives to improve work processes that deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff arepermittedto make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Learning and Development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with theappropriate skills, knowledge, attitude, and competencies to perform their role. All staff willbe requiredto partake in and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator.Staff will also bepermitted(subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career,and ultimately, enablethem to improve processes and service delivery.

Collaborative Working

All staff are torecognisethe significance of collaborativeworking. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication isessentialand all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner that enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

Service Delivery

Staff at the surgery must adhere to the information contained with practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times.Staff will be given detailed information during the induction processregardingpolicy and procedure.

Security

The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel.Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areasremaineffectively secured.

Benefits:

• 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) + 2 statutory holidays (pro rata)

• 8 BH (pro-rata)

• Indemnity/ MDU (pro-rata)

• Access to all the necessary equipment within each of our clinical rooms

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such will be necessary for a submission for the Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for anypreviouscriminal convictions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A recognised primary medical qualification (e.g., MBBS or equivalent).
• Certificate of Completion of GP Training (CCT)
• GP on NHS Performers List
• Full GMC Registration
• Polite, professional, and confident approach to communication with others
• Passionate about providing great clinical care
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Flexible and open to change to improve things
• Supportive to colleagues
• Other typical things (such as DBS, evidence of ongoing appraisals, etc)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St Georges Road Surgery

Address

102 St Georges Road

Coventry

West Midlands

CV1 2DL

Employer's website

https://www.gpcoventry.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)