Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen here at Bromleag Care Practice for a salaried
GP to join our growing multi-disciplinary team.
This
post holder will work as one of a team of GPs, ANPs, Pharmacists and more, delivering
general practice services to patients at Bromleag Care Practice.
We
provide comprehensive primary care to patients residing in Care Homes and
Extra Care Housing within the Borough of Bromley. At all times the post
holder must act in a professional manner consistent with the code of conduct
expected from medical practitioners representing Bromleag Care Practice and
the NHS.
No. of sessions per week : 2
Main duties of the job
The post-holder 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 and temporary patients.
Please see the Job Description for full details of the role.
About us
BGPA
is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance
the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients,
100% of the Bromley population.
BGPAs
partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH
supports education, training and professional development across primary care
in Bromley and beyond.
Organisational
Values / Objectives
BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best
services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in
the challenges of a changing NHS.
BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in
Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce.
BGPA
will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely
with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local
providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the
local population
At
BGPA we truly believe that diversity fosters creativity and
innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive,
and to being a place where all belong.
We
want a workplace culture that truly reflects our values. We particularly
encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in
the Bromley GP Alliance workforce.
These
include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled
people and LGBTQI+ people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Salaried GP Bromleag Care Practice
Rate of pay: Up to £12,000 per session per annum depending on experience
Provide proactive care, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of
the population residing in Care Homes and Extra Care Housing.
In
accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will make
themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including visiting of
homes, telephone & Video consultations, checking and signing repeat
prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a
timely manner.
Provide accessible care: providing a personalised, responsive, timely,
flexible and accessible service.
Undertake clinical letters / summary dictation.
Ensure
the principles of clinical governance and risk management are applied to
clinical practice.
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines,
e.g. KPIs, prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A
commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best
practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the
organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient
data
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies,
where appropriate.
Ensuring death certificates are completed in a timely manner and in line with
the Medical Examiner & Registrars legal requirements
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
Provide clinical care using expert knowledge and developed clinical skills in
assessing, implementing, and monitoring patients to ensure that the quality
of patient care is maintained at the highest standard.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Salaried GP Bromleag Care Practice
Rate of pay: Up to £12,000 per session per annum depending on experience
Provide proactive care, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of
the population residing in Care Homes and Extra Care Housing.
In
accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will make
themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including visiting of
homes, telephone & Video consultations, checking and signing repeat
prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a
timely manner.
Provide accessible care: providing a personalised, responsive, timely,
flexible and accessible service.
Undertake clinical letters / summary dictation.
Ensure
the principles of clinical governance and risk management are applied to
clinical practice.
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines,
e.g. KPIs, prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A
commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best
practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the
organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient
data
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies,
where appropriate.
Ensuring death certificates are completed in a timely manner and in line with
the Medical Examiner & Registrars legal requirements
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
Provide clinical care using expert knowledge and developed clinical skills in
assessing, implementing, and monitoring patients to ensure that the quality
of patient care is maintained at the highest standard.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered
- MBBS or equivalent Medical degree
- MRCGP
- Inclusion on the Performers List
- MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of general Practice in the UK
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Ability to safely oversee and share care of patients with nursing and other staff
- Ability to work with non-career grade staff, registrars and specialist nurses
- To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS
- Working in Primary Care in an area with significant health problems.
Communication & Skills
Essential
- Caring attitude to patients
- Good personal interactive communications skills: clarity of expression and purpose
- Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a structured team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance
- Flexible working attitude
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Maintaining confidentiality around confidential information
- Keeping work areas safe & secure
- Reporting of security breaches
- Involvement in investigation of security breaches (as applicable)
- Reporting any changes to records/Information assets to the manager
Specialist knowledge/ skills
Essential
- An excellent knowledge of NHS mechanisms and processes
- Full UK Driving Licence
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Work as part of a team to ensure QOF targets are met.
- Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, time in meetings and clinical audit where required.
- Liaison with voluntary agencies and multi-disciplinary teams in both the community and secondary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered
- MBBS or equivalent Medical degree
- MRCGP
- Inclusion on the Performers List
- MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of general Practice in the UK
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Ability to safely oversee and share care of patients with nursing and other staff
- Ability to work with non-career grade staff, registrars and specialist nurses
- To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS
- Working in Primary Care in an area with significant health problems.
Communication & Skills
Essential
- Caring attitude to patients
- Good personal interactive communications skills: clarity of expression and purpose
- Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a structured team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance
- Flexible working attitude
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Maintaining confidentiality around confidential information
- Keeping work areas safe & secure
- Reporting of security breaches
- Involvement in investigation of security breaches (as applicable)
- Reporting any changes to records/Information assets to the manager
Specialist knowledge/ skills
Essential
- An excellent knowledge of NHS mechanisms and processes
- Full UK Driving Licence
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Work as part of a team to ensure QOF targets are met.
- Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, time in meetings and clinical audit where required.
- Liaison with voluntary agencies and multi-disciplinary teams in both the community and secondary care.
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).
