We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for apassionate and motivated General Practitioner to join our friendly,forward-thinking team. Whether newly qualified or seeking a fresh challenge ina supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you willhave the autonomy to deliver high-quality patient care while working closelywith colleagues across a range of disciplines. We are committed to anenvironment that values clinical excellence, professional development, andwork-life balance.
You will deliver patient-centred care, using your clinicalexpertise to assess, diagnose, and treat patients through triage, face-to-face,telephone, and online consultations. The role also includes managingprescriptions, handling correspondence, and contributing to serviceimprovement.
We are seeking a GP aligned with our core values, committedto high standards of clinical care, passionate about patient safety, and aneffective communicator and team player. You will be organised, proactive, andprofessionally accountable in line with GMC standards.
You will work within a fully triaged system with 15-minuteappointments and the support of an extensive pharmacy team. This is anexcellent opportunity to grow and thrive within a dedicated and innovativeteam.
Main duties of the job
As a member of theclinical team your main duties will include:
* Providinghigh-quality, autonomous clinical care to patients in a primary care setting.
* Conductingconsultations (face-to-face, telephone, online) and home visits whereclinically appropriate.
* Diagnosing and managingundifferentiated and chronic conditions, developing personalised care plans.
* Prescribing andreviewing medications in line with clinical best practice and local formulary
* Working closely withthe wider multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
* Maintaining accurateand timely clinical records using SystmOne.
* Contributing toclinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of localprotocols.
* Supporting trainingand development within the practice as appropriate.
* Contributing to PCN-wideinitiatives.
The post-holder mustbe able to travel independently and work flexibly in line with service needs.
About us
The Valleys Medical Partnership is a successfulPartnership with 6 GP Partners and one Pharmacist Partner. We have a practice population ofapproximately 12,400 and are based across two sites: Moss Valley MedicalPractice in Eckington, and Gosforth Valley Medical Practice at Dronfield.
Were a patient-focused,CQC-rated Good practice with a strong track record of high QOF achievement.As a proud training practice and Level 3 research practice, were committed toinnovation and welcome fresh ideas that enhance the care of our patients.
We are collaborativeand take every opportunity to celebrate success, including through our monthlypractice meetings with team lunch, and bi-annual paid-for team socialevents. We are welcoming, supportive andstrive to put our team's wellbeing at the heart of all we do.
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To work as a valued member of our Primary HealthCare team, working autonomously while collaborating closely with otherhealthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat patients. Applying clinicalexpertise and a patient-centred approach to provide high-quality care andprofessional advice to patients, carers, and colleagues alike.
Clinical Responsibilities
As aGeneral Practitioner within our team, you will:
* Conduct a range of consultations(face-to-face, telephone, and online), including surgery appointments and homevisits where clinically appropriate.
* Provide high-quality, autonomousclinical care in line with GMC guidance and current best practice.
* Manage undifferentiated presentations,assess healthcare needs, and diagnose and treat patients appropriately.
* Screen patients for risk factors andearly signs of illness and develop proactive care plans.
* Provide health education and lifestylecounselling to support long-term wellness.
* Manage an active patient caseload,referring to specialist services when needed.
* Ensure all clinical records areaccurate, timely, and in line with SystmOne standards.
* Contribute to the management of patienttriage and workflow processes.
* Contribute to practice audits, QIprojects, and the development of clinical protocols.
* Prescribe safely and appropriately inaccordance with the practice formulary and best practice guidelines.
* Participate in the enhanced access rota as partof the wider network schedule.
Training and Development
We are aproud training practice and are committed to professional development at alllevels.
* Attend relevant training events andnetwork-led sessions.
* Engage positively in clinical and teammeetings.
* Support the development and training ofclinical and non-clinical colleagues where appropriate.
* Maintain an up-to-date personaldevelopment plan and participate fully in annual appraisals and revalidationprocesses.
* Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning andaudit to maintain evidence-based practice.
Patient Management and Communication
* Promote realistic expectations aroundservice capacity and help patients understand how to access care effectivelyand responsibly.
* Ensure continuity of care is balancedwith timely access to services.
* Communicate sensitively and clearly withpatients and carers, especially when offering alternative care options.
* Escalate any concerns about patient safety orclinical quality immediately.
Use of Information and IT
* Ensure accurate, timely data entry usingSystmOne and appropriate coding (e.g., Read/SNOMED).
* Comply with Caldicott principles anddata protection regulations.
* Contribute to the development of local clinicalprotocols and ensure consistent use across the team.
Research, Audit & Quality Improvement
* Participate in clinical audits,significant event analyses, and research activities where appropriate.
* Lead or support quality improvement initiativesaligned with practice and PCN objectives.
Professionalism and Organisational Responsibilities
* Adhere to all relevant practice and PCNpolicies, including confidentiality, prescribing, health and safety, andsafeguarding.
* Act within the boundaries of your role,referring appropriately and seeking guidance when needed.
* Promote and contribute to a culture ofcontinuous improvement, collaboration, and patient-centred care.
Equality and Diversity
* Promote inclusivity, dignity, andrespect in all patient and staff interactions.
* Uphold equality of opportunity in practice andsupport a culture where everyone feels valued.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
* Identify and mitigate risks in your areaof responsibility.
* Take reasonable care for the health andsafety of yourself and others.
* Support a culture of wellbeing and resiliencewithin the team.
Teamwork and Collaborative Working
* Work closely with the multidisciplinaryteam to provide integrated patient care.
* Use effective communication to shareinformation and support decision-making.
* Embrace opportunities to innovate and improveteam-based care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Fully qualified GP, eligible to practice in the UK with GMC registration and on the Medical Performers List.
* Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
* MRCGP.
Qualities and Abilities
* Willingness to share and collaborate across the entire primary health team.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
* Ability to work flexibly.
* Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately.
* Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis.
* An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
* Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies.
* Caring with the ability to listen and empathise.
* Honest, good humoured and ability to display integrity at all times.
* A demonstratable commitment to professional development.
* Adaptability to change.
Other
* Knowledge of current guidelines.
* Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care.
* Commitment to continuity of care.
* UK driving licence with access to a car.
* UK work permit (if required).
* Commitment to working within our Core Values.
Experience
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
* Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure.
* Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork.
* Good Clinical Governance.
* Work with Partners and the practice team towards the delivery of QOF targets and other practice objectives/targets.
* Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork.
* Experience of SystmOne Clinical System.
* Experience of Accurx.
* Experience of EPS prescribing.
* Adaptability to change.
* Experience or willingness to support GPs and GP Registrars in their daily surgeries.
* Self-audit and reflection.
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.
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