ARRS Salaried General Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS 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, filling blood results, Docman 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. Supervise and support ARRS staff

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

t. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

u. 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

• Experience of working in UK General Practice
• Within 2 years of certification of completion of training on the start date of the ARRS role
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups

Desirable

• Experience in elderly medicine/frailty
• Experience in LGBTQ+ Health

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered - not subject to suspension
• Qualified General Practitioner
• Currently on a CCG's Performers List
• Clear enhanced DBS Check
• UK Work Permit (if required)
• Newly-qualified GP
• Up to date with relevant policies and guidance
• Understand the principles of evidence-based medicine and prescribing
• Chronic disease management
• Self-audit and reflection
• Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of tasks
• Time management - being able to prioritise and work under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge of Emis Web (Optum) Clinical System
• Leadership and education skills
• Experience of service development/quality improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Certificate of Sponsorship
• Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Withington Medical Practice

Address

Withington Medical Practice

535 Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BA

Employer's website

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