Job summary
* Taurus Healthcare are advertising this position on behalf of Belmont Medical Centre*
We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our friendly and dynamic team.
You must be fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS
Performers List. Be committed to delivering patient-focused care with a
collaborative approach. Have a keen interest in contributing to practice
innovation and development. Have excellent communication and organizational
skills We offer flexible working arrangements with a choice of 10-15 minute
appointments with capped patient numbers per session. We are a training
practice with the opportunity to mentor and supervise. ST1/2/3 and med
students and take part in delivering tutorials. Opportunity for career
progression, including mentorship and leadership roles. Indemnity covered by
the practice. 6 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave. Access to a
multidisciplinary team and excellent administrative support. We are an active
practice and encourage lunchtime walks or exercise with standing desks in
each room.
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a covering
letter to Mrs Susan Matthews: s.matthews@nhs.net.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit,
please contact
Charlotte.jones6@nhs.net | 07795 171 101
Sophie.whittall@nhs.net | 07779 028 996
S.matthews@nhs.net 01432
354366
*This role is for 4 to 6 sessions per week with a salary from £11,200 per session*
Main duties of the job
Direct clinical care - Consulting with
patients (face-to-face, telephone and/or online as agreed). Assessing,
diagnosing and managing acute illness and long-term conditions. Providing
health advice, safety-netting and appropriate follow-up. Undertaking home
visits where part of the agreed model. Making referrals to secondary care and
community services when clinically indicated.
Indirect clinical care (clinical
administration) - Reviewing and actioning test results and investigations. Processing
clinical correspondence (hospital letters, discharge summaries). Completing
referrals, fit notes and other clinical documentation. Managing repeat
prescribing and medication reviews (as per practice systems). Handling
clinical tasks/messages and ensuring appropriate coding and record-keeping.
Clinical governance, quality and
safety - Participating inSignificant Event Analyses (SEA)and
learning from incidents/near misses. Contributing toauditandquality
improvementactivity (where feasible and relevant). Supporting safe
systems (e.g. results handling, prescribing, recalls, safeguarding
processes). Engaging with infection prevention and control (IPC) processes
relevant to clinical work. Responding to safety alerts (e.g. CAS/MHRA) in
line with practice processes.
About us
We are a well-established,
forward-thinking practice committed to providing high quality,
patient-centred care for our 10,700 patients. With a supportive team of
healthcare professionals including 2 partners, 5 salaried GPs, ACPs, practice
nurses, physios, pharmacists, a health and wellbeing team and a safeguarding
team. We offer an excellent environment for personal and professional
development
As a member of the WBC Primary Care
Network, we work closely with Cantilupe Surgery and Wargrave House Surgery
offering additional patient services including medicines management, social
prescribing and health and well-being support.
Taurus Healthcare Ltd is advertising this position on behalf of Belmont Medical Centre. This means that Belmont Medical Centre is the employing organisation and will make the final decision on appointing candidates.
Taurus Healthcare Ltd, on behalf of Belmont Medical Centre, will collate all relevant information for the purpose of the recruitment and pre-employment check process.
This information will then be securely transferred to Belmont Medical Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in
delivering health services.
a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled
population
b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological
and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring
patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice
and any other local guidelines
d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
e. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the
patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of
effective emergency care
f. Effective management of long-term conditions
g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote
healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals,
repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
i. Review of medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local
clinical guidelines and local care pathways
j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice,
policy and guidance
k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice
workload
l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and
the audit process
m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement
and quality initiatives within the practice
o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the
QOF
p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
q. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the
practice including clinical governance and training
r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current
legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults
and Safeguarding Children
s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to
practice
u. Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing
professional development across the practice team
v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly,
always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as
supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks,
this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
* A full Job Description & Person Specification is attached to this advert *
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in
delivering health services.
a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled
population
b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological
and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring
patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice
and any other local guidelines
d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
e. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the
patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of
effective emergency care
f. Effective management of long-term conditions
g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote
healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals,
repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
i. Review of medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local
clinical guidelines and local care pathways
j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice,
policy and guidance
k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice
workload
l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and
the audit process
m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement
and quality initiatives within the practice
o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the
QOF
p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
q. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the
practice including clinical governance and training
r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current
legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults
and Safeguarding Children
s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to
practice
u. Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing
professional development across the practice team
v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly,
always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as
supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks,
this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
* A full Job Description & Person Specification is attached to this advert *
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Certificate of Completion of Training -CCT.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of providing home visits.
- General understanding of the primary care contract.
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
- An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.
Eligibilty
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation .
- England Conforms to the National Performers List and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service (Performers Lists) (England) Regulations 2013.
- Appropriate defence indemnity.
- Evidence of current validation.
- Evidence of last appraisal.
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
- High levels of integrity and loyalty .
- Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures.
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity.
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage .
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Polite and confident thinker.
Desirable
- Effectively utilise resources.
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service check.
- Occupational health clearance.
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
- Evidence of continuing professional development commensurate with the role.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
- Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge.
- Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues.
- Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnos.
- Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
- Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to process the results and advising patients accordingly.
- Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions.
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Experience of medicines management.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
- Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Certificate of Completion of Training -CCT.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of providing home visits.
- General understanding of the primary care contract.
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
- An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.
Eligibilty
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation .
- England Conforms to the National Performers List and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service (Performers Lists) (England) Regulations 2013.
- Appropriate defence indemnity.
- Evidence of current validation.
- Evidence of last appraisal.
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
- High levels of integrity and loyalty .
- Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures.
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity.
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage .
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Polite and confident thinker.
Desirable
- Effectively utilise resources.
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service check.
- Occupational health clearance.
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
- Evidence of continuing professional development commensurate with the role.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
- Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge.
- Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues.
- Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnos.
- Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
- Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to process the results and advising patients accordingly.
- Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions.
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Experience of medicines management.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
- Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service.
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).
