Salaried GP
Job Description
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Salaried GP to join an established team who are committed to caring for patients, developing the practice and supporting education.
We are interested in applicants at any stage of their career, including straight from VTS training. For newly qualified GPs we offer a supportive protected timetable to ease the transition from trainee to independent practitioner
Main duties of the job
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 GMS 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.
About us
Visit our website www.pathfields.co.uk
We aspire to delivering excellence in health care. We feel that the best model to achieve this is one where we have a unified service working over multiple sites across the city.
- Ideal location - Plymouth is a vibrant city on the south Devon coast bordering the Dartmoor National Park with good rail and road links
- 31,000 patients with a broad demographic spread
- Training practice for GPSTs, Foundation doctors, medical students, Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners and nursing students
- Friendly small practice feel with a democratic, whole team ethos
- Excellent support from a multi-disciplinary team including ANPs, Mental Health Practitioner, Nurse Prescribers, Paramedics, Physiotherapist and a well-led nursing team
- Prescribing team led by our in-house Pharmacists
- Admin led document management
- Opportunity to develop clinical or business development interests
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
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 GMS 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.
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 GMS/PMS 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
Working 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, training, financial management and HR
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 adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
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 two years as a salaried GP
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of CCG initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List Registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
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
Pathfields Medical Group
Address
Laira Surgery
95 Pike Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL3 6HG
