Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Salaried GP to join our forward thinking practice. We have 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs and we are looking to expand our team. We are a total triage practice using Footfall for all of our appointment requests. We have capped numbers per day and our clinical staff book their own appointments in line with their judgement of the patients condition. You will decide how long your patients appointment needs to be, and when it needs to be. You will manage your own workload in a way that suits you. You will be supported by our large team of ANPs, nurses, HCAs, Home visiting team, Pharmacy team, Administrators and Receptionists.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for up to 8 sessions over 4 days.
To work as an autonomouspractitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practicepopulation, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complyingwith the GMS contract.
Furthermore, the post holder willadhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to theeffective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining apositive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Millwood Partnership is based in Bradwell and is the lead practice for Gorleston PCN. We have a 20,000 list size and a wide ranging demographic. Millwood is a great place to work, with a supportive atmosphere from all of our teams. We encourage innovation and support new ways of working with our total triage system. We are passionate about the future of Primary Care and embrace forward thinking, having a Practice Development Plan that covers our plans for the next 5 years.
Job description
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:
a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d. Effective management of long-term conditions
e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
h. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
In addition to the primary responsibilities,the salaried GP may be requested to:
a.Participatein practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b.Participatein local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c.Participatein the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structuredapproach, root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Qualified GP
2. MRCGP
3. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
4. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
5. Full GMC registration
6. National Performers List registration
7. Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
8. Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
9. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
10. Strong IT skills
11. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
12. Systmone user skills
13. Effective time management (planning and organising)
14. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
15. Excellent interpersonal skills
16. Clear, polite telephone manner
17. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
18. Systmone user skills
19. Effective time management (planning and organising)
20. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
21. Excellent interpersonal skills
22. Problem solving and analytical skills
23. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
24. Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
25. Experience with clinical risk management
26. Polite and confident
27. Flexible and cooperative
28. Motivated, forward thinker
29. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
30. High levels of integrity and loyalty
31. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
32. Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
33. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
34. Commitment to ongoing professional development
35. Effectively utilise resources
36. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
37. Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
38. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Desirable
39. Experience of working in a primary care environment
40. Experience of continued professional development
41. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
42. Experience of medicines management
43. General understanding of the GMS contract