Job summary
Job Summary
The ideal GP candidate will work autonomously and as part of a team within the Same Day Service at Farnham Integrated Care Services. The service provides high-quality medical care to the Farnham PCN population.
Main duties of the job
The role requires delivering excellent acute clinical care whilst adhering to General Medical Council (GMC) standards and contractual obligations, fostering positive collaboration within the multidisciplinary team at FICS and the Farnham PCN Practices. This role will not case manage ongoing patient care, review test results or provide follow ups.
About us
Farnham PCN and Farnham Integrated Care Services
Who we are and what we do:
The main purpose of our PCN is to enhance patient outcomes, improve the quality of care and increase the efficiency of healthcare delivery. As a PCN we achieve these goals through improved coordination of care, offering a wide range of services, enhancing access to care, managing population health, promoting preventive care, health education and prioritising a patient-centred approach.
Our ultimate aim is to deliver better health outcomes for the local population, as well as a reduction in health inequalities. We work alongside Farnham Integrated care services which houses some of our clinicians, the same day service and enhanced access.
Farnham Integrated Care Service is a separate entity which is the vehicle for implementing locality plans and supporting high quality integrated care in Farnham.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Deliver high-quality medical care to the PCN entitled population, with a focus on acute same-day care and integrated services.
- Prescribing in line with local and national guidelines.
- Conduct telephone triage for patient assessments and care recommendations.
- Maintain accurate and compliant clinical records, following best practice and guidance.
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Process referrals and other related administrative tasks promptly.
- Perform regular quality checks of referrals and feedback.
- Team Collaboration and Development
- Work collaboratively within the MDT, sharing clinic workload equally and promoting a positive, cooperative work environment.
- Support the training and mentoring of various clinical roles.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings, actively supporting the development and continuous improvement of clinical governance and service performance.
- Quality Improvement and Service Development
- Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the service adheres to clinical guidelines and follows best practices through audits and feedback.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, collaborating with all staff and liaising regularly to enhance service efficiency.
- Engage in strategic planning with directors, aiming to improve clinical performance and resource utilisation.
Resource Coordination
- Support clinic coordination to ensure effective resource use, delivering high-quality service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Deliver high-quality medical care to the PCN entitled population, with a focus on acute same-day care and integrated services.
- Prescribing in line with local and national guidelines.
- Conduct telephone triage for patient assessments and care recommendations.
- Maintain accurate and compliant clinical records, following best practice and guidance.
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Process referrals and other related administrative tasks promptly.
- Perform regular quality checks of referrals and feedback.
- Team Collaboration and Development
- Work collaboratively within the MDT, sharing clinic workload equally and promoting a positive, cooperative work environment.
- Support the training and mentoring of various clinical roles.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings, actively supporting the development and continuous improvement of clinical governance and service performance.
- Quality Improvement and Service Development
- Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the service adheres to clinical guidelines and follows best practices through audits and feedback.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, collaborating with all staff and liaising regularly to enhance service efficiency.
- Engage in strategic planning with directors, aiming to improve clinical performance and resource utilisation.
Resource Coordination
- Support clinic coordination to ensure effective resource use, delivering high-quality service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Licence to practice
- MRCGP and on the performers list
- 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).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Licence to practice
- MRCGP and on the performers list
- 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Farnham Integrated Care Services Limited
Address
Farnham Centre for Health
Hale Road
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9QS
