Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work within an evolving innovative and forward-facing clinical model
for general practice. Roles for dynamic GPs who want to be a part of this movement are
available at PCNs, with roles across GP practice sites. The role is open to GPs who are newly
qualified with less than two years of post-qualification experience.
Main duties of the job
At its core, you will work as a member of the in-house clinical teams and provide a critical role
of delivering appointments and care to the registered list of patients. Although you may not
hold a named doctor list, you will manage the patients with a list-holding mentality, offering
continuity and case management where needed and appropriate. You will play a key role
within this, helping to ensure patients get the right care they need from the right person at the
right time. You will manage admin such as blood results and be part of a team to collectively
manage shared admin alongside other GPs and other staff members. Responsibilities will
reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts, and as such may be subject to change as
services adapt. This post offers the opportunity for role and career development, especially
with regards to training and supervision of the wider MDT as the team and service evolves. The
role may also involve complex care depending on your interests and skills.
About us
Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have
established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons
extended access primary care services (I:HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care
Networks (PCNs).
Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I:HUB, Community Ear,
Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a
range of practice support mechanisms.
IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group,
NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH,
Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington.
IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington
Training Hub and has been working for over two years to create training and development
programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings.
IGPF runs four Islington GP practices, one on a GMS contract, two on APMS contracts and one
caretaking contracts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical consultations which may be virtual or face to face
- Be competent in managing common conditions
- Refer to other Community services and secondary care as appropriate
- Complete comprehensive notes, request the appropriate investigations and develop a
management plan with the patient
- Support the administrative team with clinical and non-clinical queries
- Participate in regular clinical meetings, clinical governance, audits, quality improvement,
training and education.
Your work will particularly support continuity of care, safety and quality for complex or urgent
cases:
- You will take responsibility for managing complexity and facilitating continuity of care where
appropriate
- Informing other GPs about complex cases known to them
- Display your clinical reasoning clearly in the records
- To provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the patients including clinical
examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
- To be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a
legal and ethical framework that adheres to the GMCs requirements and local policies and
procedures.
- To ensure that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups, their informed
consent or other valid authority has been obtained.
- To ensure that record-keeping is managed through the creation and maintenance of
concise, contemporaneous computerised records, and that all care is recorded accurately
and in a timely fashion. Notes should include a Problem READ coded, history, examination
where appropriate and a clear management plan.
- To interpret and explain complex facts in relation to a patients condition, taking
appropriate action and giving advice in a professional manner to team members, and when
appropriate to family and other carers, in such a way that protects and preserves the
patients dignity.
- To have continuing responsibility for Adult and Child Safeguarding in all cases of suspected
or confirmed abuse, and to ensure compliance with local and national guidelines, policies
and procedures.
- To ensure that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate Agency
immediately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical consultations which may be virtual or face to face
- Be competent in managing common conditions
- Refer to other Community services and secondary care as appropriate
- Complete comprehensive notes, request the appropriate investigations and develop a
management plan with the patient
- Support the administrative team with clinical and non-clinical queries
- Participate in regular clinical meetings, clinical governance, audits, quality improvement,
training and education.
Your work will particularly support continuity of care, safety and quality for complex or urgent
cases:
- You will take responsibility for managing complexity and facilitating continuity of care where
appropriate
- Informing other GPs about complex cases known to them
- Display your clinical reasoning clearly in the records
- To provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the patients including clinical
examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
- To be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a
legal and ethical framework that adheres to the GMCs requirements and local policies and
procedures.
- To ensure that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups, their informed
consent or other valid authority has been obtained.
- To ensure that record-keeping is managed through the creation and maintenance of
concise, contemporaneous computerised records, and that all care is recorded accurately
and in a timely fashion. Notes should include a Problem READ coded, history, examination
where appropriate and a clear management plan.
- To interpret and explain complex facts in relation to a patients condition, taking
appropriate action and giving advice in a professional manner to team members, and when
appropriate to family and other carers, in such a way that protects and preserves the
patients dignity.
- To have continuing responsibility for Adult and Child Safeguarding in all cases of suspected
or confirmed abuse, and to ensure compliance with local and national guidelines, policies
and procedures.
- To ensure that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate Agency
immediately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of a medical defence organisation
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently, with a maximum of 2 years experience post MRCGP
- Experience of working in UK General Practice.
- Experience of working with diverse and vulnerable groups, including use of interpreters.
- Experience of clinical triage
Desirable
- QOF management
- Experience of working in Islington/ NCL general practice
- Experience of working in at scale systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of a medical defence organisation
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently, with a maximum of 2 years experience post MRCGP
- Experience of working in UK General Practice.
- Experience of working with diverse and vulnerable groups, including use of interpreters.
- Experience of clinical triage
Desirable
- QOF management
- Experience of working in Islington/ NCL general practice
- Experience of working in at scale systems
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).
