Salaried GP
- NHS
- Part Time
- Chesterfield
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
North Wingfield Medical Centre are seeking to recruit a 6 session/3 days Salaried GP to join the team on a permanent contract basis.
The successful candidate is to work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GP contract.
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
- Delivery of highly effective medical care to the population in with the primary care contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area(s) or QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal and revalidation process
- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing development across the practice team
- Support the training of medical students
- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
About us
North Wingfield Medical Centre is a small hardworking team of friendly individuals working together to achieve the best possible care for our patient population. Together we collectively look after 4800 patients.
Our supportive and collaborative team consists of 2 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP, 1 Emergency Care Practitioner, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Healthcare Assistant who are all assisted by excellent Management, Administration and Reception teams. Emphasis is placed on a family atmosphere with daily down time and regular social events forming part of our calendar.
We are a training practice, achieve maximum QOF results and have a CQC rating of Good. We use SystmOne, Ardens and Accurx clinical software.
We work closely with South Hardwick PCN, hosting several ARRS team members throughout the working week. We are also supported by a large multi-disciplinary Team Up Home Visiting Service.
Job responsibilities
Primary 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:
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process
- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Secondary Responsibilities:
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Minimum of 2 years as a Salaried GP
- General understanding of the Primary Care Contract
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List Registration
- Appropriate defence Indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Evidence of current validation and last appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- SystmOne user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of patients
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Project leads as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
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
North Wingfield Medical Centre
Address
Chesterfield Road
North Wingfield
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 5ND
Employer's website
https://www.northwingfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
