General Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

PURPOSE OF ROLE

- Providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care to a diverse population in Derby

- Managing a mixture of pre-booked and on-the-day appointments, with plenty of clinical and admin support

- Participating in clinical meetings and service development

- Working alongside a fantastic multidisciplinary team, including pharmacists, paramedics, and mental health specialists

- Using our growing digital systems to minimise admin time and maximise patient care

- utilising any special interests whether its minor surgery, womens health, clinical governance or health inequalities, to improve our services.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in Primary / Urgent Care, such as:

Keep contemporaneous, accurate and legible records of all patient contacts and contribute to electronic data recording and audit as directed by the service.

Prescribe, issue prescription and treatments according to agreed protocols and local guidance, within scope of competence.

Contribute to evaluation / audit, significant event reporting and clinical standard setting within the service.

Develop and encourage positive working relationships with local GP Practices, housing, social work, voluntary services, drug and alcohol, mental health, dental, secondary care and other appropriate services.

Pursue continuing professional and personal development. Eight days study leave per year will be provided, pro rata, for CPD following discussion with the Clinical Director during the appraisal process. The post holders line manager must approve all study leave.

Significant event analysis will be undertaken with the Clinical Director or nominated deputy. The Clinical / Medical Director or nominated deputy will provide the appropriate clinical support as requested /required.

Participate in operational and strategic planning for the development of DHU Health Care division where appropriate

Participate in development activity and projects within the DHU Health Care division including development / review of protocols, documentation, clinical governance, audit activity, training and research.

Maintains GMC registration and license to practice

Ensure inclusion on a local Performers List.

GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS

To take part in the medical response to major incidents as required.

To share responsibility for ensuring the most effective use of resources.

Participate in the integrated governance requirements within the work of the organisation.

Participate in quality improvements within the organisation.

Practice within the parameters of company and national policies, protocols and guidelines.

Assess and evaluate outcomes of own practice, service intervention and treatment and identify any short falls in service reporting these to the relevant managers.

Ensure the requirements of health and safety legislation appropriate to EU Directives and COSHH regulations are monitored.

Participate in research and development activities of DHU Health Care.

Contribute to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration ensuring that the services meet all CQC standards and that the evidence required is robust and visible. Ensure that joint operational and clinical processes are evaluated and the outcomes for the service are safe and appropriate.

PROFESSIONAL

Ensure full accreditation and requirements of practice to include full registration with GMC licence to practice, membership of an appropriate defence body (if required) and delivery of annual evidence for appraisal or accreditation purposes in keeping with national requirements.

A commitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice. Attend training, professional meetings and events organised.

Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times; be aware of and compliant with Infection Prevention and Control guidelines.

To work within the boundaries of your relevant professional Code of Conduct

Evolve with the organisation to ensure the operational requirements are met.

Any other reasonable duties as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCGP or equivalent.
• Must be currently registered on a performers list.
• Valid registration with the GMC.
• License to Practice in the UK.
• Recent evidence of continued academic and professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Primary Care

Desirable

• Experience or interest in a specialist area (e.g., dermatology, palliative care)
• Experience with systmone / EMIS

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

DHU Healthcare

Address

Buxton Medical Practice

2 Temple Road

Buxton

Derbyshire

SK17 9BZ

Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)