Salaried General Practitioner
Job Description
Job summary
Westminster Medical Centre are seeking a highly motivated Salary GP to join our friendly patient focused practice. The ideal candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of the practice whilst being responsible for the provision of medical services to our practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care.
Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team
Main duties of the job
- provide high-quality medical care to the patients in line with primary care contracts.
- Manage long-term conditions effectively inc. referrals and prescriptions
- Provide a mix of telephone and face to face appointments
- Prescribe generically in line with local and national guidelines
- Process referrals, prescription requests and other administration tasks.
- Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS web whilst adhering to best practice clinical guidelines.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support with continuous enhancement of the practice.
- Contribute and lead on certain practice audits and local service initiatives.
- Take responsibility for specific areas including QOF
- Participating in clinical meetings, case discussions and continuous professional development activities.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team, sharing workload fairly.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Managing home patients and producing care plans
- Participating in annual individual performance review.
- Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance.
- review and adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
About us
Westminster Medical Centre is based in the North of Liverpool with a list size of 6555 and we are part of North Liverpool PCN. Our Team is consists of two GP partners, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 2 long term locums, 2 First Contact Practitioners (Physio), 1 practice nurse, 1 HCA and 1 GP assistant and a dedicated administration, reception team.
We are looking to appoint an individual who is compassionate, skilled, and dedicated to providing high quality care to our practice population with varying medical conditions. You will be fully supported by the partners and colleagues as we are committed to providing comprehensive support to all team members, ensuring you have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in your role.
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Provide high-quality medical care to the practice population in line with primary care contracts
Manage long-term conditions effectively including referrals and prescriptions, acute presentations, and preventative healthcare services
Participate in telephone triage,
Provide a mix of telephone and face to face appointments.
Prescribe generically in line with local and national guidelines, using Scriptswitch when required.
Process referrals, prescription requests, and other administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate clinical records using Emis Web whilst adhering to best practice, clinical guidelines and audit recommendations.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support with continuous enhancement of the practice.
Contribute and lead on certain practice audits and local service initiatives.
Take responsibility for specific areas including QOF.
Participating in clinical meetings, case discussions and continuous professional development activities
Take responsibility for ongoing professional development.
Participate in reviewing significant and near-miss events using the practice structured analysis.
Work collaboratively with the wider practice team, sharing workload fairly.
Promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Managing care home patients and producing care plans
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance.
Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare and complete the revalidation process
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and license to practice in the UK
- * Registered on a medical performers list
Desirable
- * Knowledge of Emis WEB
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- * Ability to work autonomously and efficiently
- * Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of clinical governance
- * Strong clinical skills and good time management skills with a proven ability to handle a primary care workload.
- * IT proficiency
- * Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- * Experience in using Microsoft Office Programmes
- * Experience with Primary Care Clinical System EMIS Web.
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
WESTMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Address
Aldams Grove
Liverpool
L4 3TT
