Job summary
An exciting opportunity to
work within an innovative and forward-facing clinical model for general practice.
Our vision is to ensure we transform patient care and practice working with
innovation, technology and continuity at the heart of what we do. To provide
sustainable primary care services for patients in Islington and surrounding
areas, and we aim to be a national exemplar for primary care provision.
This has been successfully introduced at Barnsbury
Medical Practice and in your role, you will support its development within
Northern Medical Centre alongside our GP Design and Mobilisation lead. The
service is constantly developing, and all members of the team are invited to be
part of its design and evolution if they wish to be.
At the core of this team will be our hybrid GP
workforce and clinical pharmacist team, integrated into the in-house clinical
team and providing a critical role in processing clinical admin and providing
patient access through remote consultation.
You will work as the GP lead of
the clinical team delivering
General Medical Services to registered
patients at Northern Medical Centre (NMC). The post holder will
also work within the wider Federation team including
with the Primary Care Service Design Leads to contribute to clinical leadership across Federation
practices, these being Barnsbury Medical Practice (BMP), Northern Medical Centre as well as a third practice that will
soon be run by IGPF.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, experienced
GP who wishes to help
lead the Northern clinical team.
You will be working with
practice-based pharmacists, a range
of primary care nurses, HCAs, GPs and the
wider multidisciplinary team. You should
have at least three years experience as a fully
qualified GP.
In your
role you will also contribute to wider
clinical primary care leadership
in the Federation. You will
be working with IGPF, a dynamic organisation where there
is the possibility to adapt and
develop with the practice team.
IGPF is interested in building general
practice that is sustainable for the future, maintains
high quality care and is a pleasant place to
work.
IGPF is
currently in the process of understanding how planned care can be undertaken in a modern and manageable way. There is an
opportunity to help design, implement and
work within innovative
systems of patient care.
You can find more details within the Job
Description.
Outline
sessional allocation.
The following is flexible on appointment and at regular line
management review:
4 to 5 clinical sessions
1 session for clinical admin activities relating
to patients for who you have named responsibility.
1 to 2 sessions of clinical leadership within
the practice and the Federation
About us
The Islington
GP Group Limited,
trading as Islington GP Federation (IGPF),
is owned by Islington GPs. It is a
rapidly growing organisation
representing the interests of
general practice in Islington. It
is an established leader in
the provision of new
and integrated healthcare,
including supporting the new Primary
Care Networks and
developing quality improvement capabilities in general practice. Its range
of services include I:HUB, community ENT, community
gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists,
the NCL Covid Medicines Delivery Unit,
long term condition management optimisation, proactive screening and evaluation trials.
IGPF works very closely with
strategic, commissioning and
provider partners, including
the local clinical commissioning
group, NHS England,
Healthy London Partnership, Public
Health, local hospitals, such as Whittington Health, UCLH, the local authority, third
sector organisations and patient representation groups. It
plays an important role in the development of the health
and care landscape across Islington, and within its North
Central London (NCL) regional
footprint.
The Federation
has held the caretaking contract for Barnsbury
Medical Practice since
January 2021 and for Northern Medical Centre since January 2023.
The Federation
is looking for
a
GP Clinical Lead to help develop
and implement the clinical
aspects of these changes as well as provide care to
patients within the Northern Medical Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: GP Clinical Lead at Islington
GP Federation
Place of work: Islington GP Federation practices
Accountable to: Medical Director, Islington GP Federation
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer,
Islington GP Federation
Hours: 6 to
8 sessions per week
Salary: The salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience
Contract: Permanent
Main Duties
You will be expected to provide Clinical Leadership to help develop and implement the clinical aspects of these
changes as well as provide care to patients within the Northern Medical Centre
and across our practices as well as develop our digital triage model, and other
new ways of working. Key duties include:
Lead the
clinical team.
This includes:
-
Line management of sessional GPs and Practice Nursing team
-
Liaison with allied
health professionals, attendance at
integrated care meetings.
-
Leading clinical governance (as clinical lead of an IGPF service)
to ensure the service provides high
quality, safe and confidential care.
-
Delivering strong QOF performance
-
Dynamic clinical meetings
that support the development of the wider clinical team
-
Demonstration
of robust quality and safety of care at the practice with excellent use of service data
-
Close collaboration with IGPF
Medical Director
-
Clinical oversight of
development and implementation
of
clinical systems
-
Work in
partnership with appropriate IGPF
and practice leads to address
problems that may arise
with members of the clinical
team.
Provision of clinical care
Provide clinical care
to
Northern Medical Centre patients
(4 to
5 sessions) including:
- Provision of urgent and non-urgent general practice consultations - telephone, face
to
face and visits - as required.
- Contributing
to
continuity of care: managing
a personal list as defined within the practice
(for example for prescription, inbound documentation, and non-urgent results review)
- Oversee and participate in chronic disease management,
which you may lead, for defined
conditions and/or patients
- Work as part of the team to ensure
QOF and other targets are
met Participate in specified
clinical meetings
- Participate in,
and on occasion lead, clinical audit, and quality improvement activities
Management role
There is operational
leadership within the practice
working closely with
IGPF
operational leadership.
You will provide, when needed, clinical leadership and a clinical perspective. This
will help the operational team
identify and act on priorities to support high quality and safe clinical care.
Quality improvement
In collaboration with others,
in Northern Medical Centre the post holder
will:
- Identify and
focus on priorities for improvement.
- Enable rapid and systematic implementation
of
evidence-based
interventions Use and enable opportunities for clinical
learning in practice teams
Outline
sessional allocation.
The following is flexible on appointment and at regular line
management review:
-
4 to 5 clinical sessions
-
1 session for clinical admin activities relating
to patients for whom you have named responsibility
-
1 to 2 sessions of clinical leadership within
the practice and the Federation
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.
Accountability
Although accountable
to the senior leadership
team, you are ultimately
responsible for your own practice
and must ensure that limitations
are always acknowledged.
To maintain
a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of
the Operations Manager so these can be addressed.
To act in a
professional manner
at all times, and
adhere to IGPF policies, protocols
and guidelines.
Ethos
-
The concept of Primary Care, the organisation of
General Practice and the roles played by other members needs to be understood.
-
Good communication and relationships must be
established and maintained with patients, colleagues, and employers.
-
Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and
that of other persons who may be affected by his/her act or omission.
-
Co-operation with IGPF to ensure all members of
the team adhere to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and
departments safety rules.
-
Offer innovative ways of working and
opportunities to facilitate learning
-
Facilitates a learning environment within the team.
-
Maintains a caring environment through the
support of colleagues.
Quality Assurance
Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of
the work, which they individually perform. It is their duty to seek to attain
the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within the
knowledge, skills and resources available to them in furtherance of IGPFs philosophy
of pursuing quality in all its services.
Flexibility
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive
description of every duty performed by a Lead GP, but rather a guide to the
type and nature of the duties. Flexibility in the duties undertaken and the
hours worked are essential to achieve the objectives of smooth running of the
practice.
The concept of Primary Care, the organisation of General
Practice and the roles played by other members of the team needs to be
understood. Good communication and relationships must be established and
maintained with patients, colleagues and employers.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I)
-
The post-holder will support the equality,
diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include acting in a
way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a
way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current
legislation.
-
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and
beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
-
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and
of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances,
feelings, priorities, and rights.
-
A good attitude and positive action towards
ED&I creating an environment where all individuals are able to 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
identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race,
religion or belief, sex, or 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 is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will
not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender
identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire
IGPF is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities
for staff to maintain their 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 to comply with the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire
Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.
Sustainability
The postholder will be aware of IGPFs impact on the
environment and be vigilant and pro-active in ensuring they adhere to the
sustainability strategy i.e. recycling, waste management, use of vehicles etc.
Learning and Development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental
in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge,
attitude, and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to
partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training
coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff
will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training
courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career
and ultimately, enable them to improve care and service delivery.
Collaborative Working
All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative
working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective,
clear and appropriate communication is essential.
Service Delivery
Staff must adhere to the information contained with
protocols, policies, and regional directives at all times. Staff will be given
detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and
procedure.
Security
The security of IGPF is the responsibility of all personnel.
Staff must ensure they always remain vigilant 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
areas remain effectively secured.
Professional Conduct
-
Punctuality is expected
-
Staff are required to dress appropriately for
their role
Leave
All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are
to ensure all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take leave each
year and should be encouraged and supported to take all of their leave.
Contribution to the Implementation of services
You will:
- Apply IGPF policies, standards, and guidance,
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: GP Clinical Lead at Islington
GP Federation
Place of work: Islington GP Federation practices
Accountable to: Medical Director, Islington GP Federation
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer,
Islington GP Federation
Hours: 6 to
8 sessions per week
Salary: The salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience
Contract: Permanent
Main Duties
You will be expected to provide Clinical Leadership to help develop and implement the clinical aspects of these
changes as well as provide care to patients within the Northern Medical Centre
and across our practices as well as develop our digital triage model, and other
new ways of working. Key duties include:
Lead the
clinical team.
This includes:
-
Line management of sessional GPs and Practice Nursing team
-
Liaison with allied
health professionals, attendance at
integrated care meetings.
-
Leading clinical governance (as clinical lead of an IGPF service)
to ensure the service provides high
quality, safe and confidential care.
-
Delivering strong QOF performance
-
Dynamic clinical meetings
that support the development of the wider clinical team
-
Demonstration
of robust quality and safety of care at the practice with excellent use of service data
-
Close collaboration with IGPF
Medical Director
-
Clinical oversight of
development and implementation
of
clinical systems
-
Work in
partnership with appropriate IGPF
and practice leads to address
problems that may arise
with members of the clinical
team.
Provision of clinical care
Provide clinical care
to
Northern Medical Centre patients
(4 to
5 sessions) including:
- Provision of urgent and non-urgent general practice consultations - telephone, face
to
face and visits - as required.
- Contributing
to
continuity of care: managing
a personal list as defined within the practice
(for example for prescription, inbound documentation, and non-urgent results review)
- Oversee and participate in chronic disease management,
which you may lead, for defined
conditions and/or patients
- Work as part of the team to ensure
QOF and other targets are
met Participate in specified
clinical meetings
- Participate in,
and on occasion lead, clinical audit, and quality improvement activities
Management role
There is operational
leadership within the practice
working closely with
IGPF
operational leadership.
You will provide, when needed, clinical leadership and a clinical perspective. This
will help the operational team
identify and act on priorities to support high quality and safe clinical care.
Quality improvement
In collaboration with others,
in Northern Medical Centre the post holder
will:
- Identify and
focus on priorities for improvement.
- Enable rapid and systematic implementation
of
evidence-based
interventions Use and enable opportunities for clinical
learning in practice teams
Outline
sessional allocation.
The following is flexible on appointment and at regular line
management review:
-
4 to 5 clinical sessions
-
1 session for clinical admin activities relating
to patients for whom you have named responsibility
-
1 to 2 sessions of clinical leadership within
the practice and the Federation
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.
Accountability
Although accountable
to the senior leadership
team, you are ultimately
responsible for your own practice
and must ensure that limitations
are always acknowledged.
To maintain
a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of
the Operations Manager so these can be addressed.
To act in a
professional manner
at all times, and
adhere to IGPF policies, protocols
and guidelines.
Ethos
-
The concept of Primary Care, the organisation of
General Practice and the roles played by other members needs to be understood.
-
Good communication and relationships must be
established and maintained with patients, colleagues, and employers.
-
Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and
that of other persons who may be affected by his/her act or omission.
-
Co-operation with IGPF to ensure all members of
the team adhere to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and
departments safety rules.
-
Offer innovative ways of working and
opportunities to facilitate learning
-
Facilitates a learning environment within the team.
-
Maintains a caring environment through the
support of colleagues.
Quality Assurance
Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of
the work, which they individually perform. It is their duty to seek to attain
the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within the
knowledge, skills and resources available to them in furtherance of IGPFs philosophy
of pursuing quality in all its services.
Flexibility
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive
description of every duty performed by a Lead GP, but rather a guide to the
type and nature of the duties. Flexibility in the duties undertaken and the
hours worked are essential to achieve the objectives of smooth running of the
practice.
The concept of Primary Care, the organisation of General
Practice and the roles played by other members of the team needs to be
understood. Good communication and relationships must be established and
maintained with patients, colleagues and employers.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I)
-
The post-holder will support the equality,
diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include acting in a
way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a
way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current
legislation.
-
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and
beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
-
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and
of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances,
feelings, priorities, and rights.
-
A good attitude and positive action towards
ED&I creating an environment where all individuals are able to 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
identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race,
religion or belief, sex, or 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 is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will
not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender
identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire
IGPF is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities
for staff to maintain their 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 to comply with the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire
Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.
Sustainability
The postholder will be aware of IGPFs impact on the
environment and be vigilant and pro-active in ensuring they adhere to the
sustainability strategy i.e. recycling, waste management, use of vehicles etc.
Learning and Development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental
in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge,
attitude, and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to
partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training
coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff
will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training
courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career
and ultimately, enable them to improve care and service delivery.
Collaborative Working
All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative
working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective,
clear and appropriate communication is essential.
Service Delivery
Staff must adhere to the information contained with
protocols, policies, and regional directives at all times. Staff will be given
detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and
procedure.
Security
The security of IGPF is the responsibility of all personnel.
Staff must ensure they always remain vigilant 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
areas remain effectively secured.
Professional Conduct
-
Punctuality is expected
-
Staff are required to dress appropriately for
their role
Leave
All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are
to ensure all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take leave each
year and should be encouraged and supported to take all of their leave.
Contribution to the Implementation of services
You will:
- Apply IGPF policies, standards, and guidance,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Practitioner on England & Wales performers list for at least three years
- MRCGP or equivalent
- Subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable
- Experience of addressing complex clinical needs and supporting others to do so.
- Experience of leadership in the clinical context
- Experience in quality improvement and clinical system development and change
- Experience in one to one or group clinical teaching and training
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Competent in the use of MS Office, Outlook and Teams
- Able to take, and to see through decisions.
- Able to delegate where appropriate.
- A good knowledge of EMIS and other clinical IT systems.
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes.
- Experience with clinical risk management
Experience
Essential
- Working as a GP in urban practice for a minimum of 3 years
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of providing continuity of care
Desirable
- Working in a practice in a caretaking role
- Working in an at scale, multisite organisation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Supportive and enabling leadership style.
- Knows when to seek advice.
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Effectively utilise resources.
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Practitioner on England & Wales performers list for at least three years
- MRCGP or equivalent
- Subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable
- Experience of addressing complex clinical needs and supporting others to do so.
- Experience of leadership in the clinical context
- Experience in quality improvement and clinical system development and change
- Experience in one to one or group clinical teaching and training
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Competent in the use of MS Office, Outlook and Teams
- Able to take, and to see through decisions.
- Able to delegate where appropriate.
- A good knowledge of EMIS and other clinical IT systems.
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes.
- Experience with clinical risk management
Experience
Essential
- Working as a GP in urban practice for a minimum of 3 years
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of providing continuity of care
Desirable
- Working in a practice in a caretaking role
- Working in an at scale, multisite organisation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Supportive and enabling leadership style.
- Knows when to seek advice.
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Effectively utilise resources.
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
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.
