Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated GP to join our team for 7 sessions per week.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our 4,500 registered patients within a primary care setting
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, effective medical care to the Practices registered population.
Provide clinical services in accordance with the requirements of the GMS contract.
Manage patients with long-term conditions effectively, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
Adhere to best practice as defined by current clinical guidelines and participation in audit and quality assurance processes.
Accept delegated responsibility for defined areas of practice or elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
Contribute effectively to the ongoing development and sustainability of the Practice, including involvement in clinical governance and training activities.
Ensure full compliance with the annual appraisal process.
Prepare for and successfully complete the revalidation process.
Demonstrate a commitment to self-directed learning and promote a culture of continuing professional development across the practice team.
Support and contribute to the education and training of medical students and learners from all clinical disciplines.
Review, comply with, and consistently adhere to Practice protocols and policies.
Promote collaborative working by liaising regularly with all members of staff and fostering a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
About us
Located in the heart of Bury, Knowsley Medical Centre is a friendly, high-achieving practice serving 4,500 patients. We are backed by a supportive multidisciplinary team and an active PPG.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 attached Job Description for information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 attached Job Description for information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or Equivalent General Practitioner;
- On Medical Performers List;
- Willing to undertake continuous personal development and ongoing mandatory training modules.
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development;
- Experience of appraisal in practice or other healthcare setting;
- Additional clinical skills beyond General Practice.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
- Ability to work flexibly and with a facilitative approach
- Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
- Excellent communication skills, recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and able to respond accordingly
- Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful way
Desirable
- Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements;
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner;
- Knowledge of BSL.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience in a similar role within a primary care setting patient consultations and manage patient records in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
- End of life care;
- Providing support to the practice in relation to Safeguarding;
- Prescribing safely in accordance with GMMG guidelines and best practice;
- Refering patients for specialist care when appropriate;
- Participation in and contribution to clinical audit work;
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of QOF requirements and local targets, including immunisation programmes;
- Ability to work independently, managing workload effectively and using clinical judgement appropriately.
Desirable
- Vision;
- EMIS Web;
- Docman;
- Womens health - diploma or similar qualification;
- Minor Surgery Joint injections;
- Experience of supporting medical students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or Equivalent General Practitioner;
- On Medical Performers List;
- Willing to undertake continuous personal development and ongoing mandatory training modules.
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development;
- Experience of appraisal in practice or other healthcare setting;
- Additional clinical skills beyond General Practice.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
- Ability to work flexibly and with a facilitative approach
- Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
- Excellent communication skills, recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and able to respond accordingly
- Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful way
Desirable
- Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements;
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner;
- Knowledge of BSL.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience in a similar role within a primary care setting patient consultations and manage patient records in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
- End of life care;
- Providing support to the practice in relation to Safeguarding;
- Prescribing safely in accordance with GMMG guidelines and best practice;
- Refering patients for specialist care when appropriate;
- Participation in and contribution to clinical audit work;
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of QOF requirements and local targets, including immunisation programmes;
- Ability to work independently, managing workload effectively and using clinical judgement appropriately.
Desirable
- Vision;
- EMIS Web;
- Docman;
- Womens health - diploma or similar qualification;
- Minor Surgery Joint injections;
- Experience of supporting medical students.
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).
