SALARIED GP (TO PROVIDE MATERNITY COVER)
To enable our practice to grow and develop, we are looking for the following person to temporarily join our GP team to cover maternity leave from early December.
Experienced General Practitioner providing up to 8 sessions per week. Hours may include week days until 20:00 and some weekends.
Applicants should possess appropriate qualifications as per the job description, BMA model contract job plans and to be able to work as part of a team, as well as lone working.
Amongst other things, we are looking for people who have:
* Excellent patient-centered care skills
* Excellent communication skills and a confident manner
* A great team work ethic
* A willingness to learn
* The ability to remain calm under pressure
* The ability to work to deadlines
* A flexible and adaptable approach
* A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Worked in general practice using the EMIS clinical system
In return you will receive an excellent remuneration package, comprehensive induction and regular peer support. Our Senior Management Team places great value on all our staff and fosters an environment where staff are encouraged to participate, grow and develop. Additionally, Harborne has fantastic ammenities and public transport network and free parking is available for practice staff. Harborne Medical is a great place to work.
Main duties of the job
The Salaried GP will provide clinical care to HarborneMedical patients, and patients using our Hub (where relevant). The Salaried GPwill also be expected to participate in educational, staff, and whole practicemeetings where available. The SalariedGP is encouraged to participate in any other relevant activities to supporttheir professional development and the service and strategic development of thepractice. This includes ongoing medical education, clinical governance, auditand teaching within the practice.
The Salaried GP is expected to work according tothe Job Plan provided, to provide continuity of care for out patients.
The practice operates an on-call system whichincludes an AM and PM responsibility. The Salaried GP will be expected to undertakethis duty on a scheduled basis.
The Salaried GP will be expected to carry out theadministration duties associated with the patients they see, within theirworking day.
The salaried GP will be expected to undertake otherreasonable duties including performing medicals, filling in forms including cremationforms, perform medication reviews and respond to medication queries.
The Salaried GP will be responsible for carrying out anyother reasonable duties within their overall function, commensurate with thegrading and level of responsibility of the post.
About us
Harborne Medical Practice is a lively, modern and well established teaching practice in the center of Harborne. As well as excellent general practice and nursing provision, our services also include Hub provision for our PCN, Phlebotomy and Minor Surgery, along with specialist clinics for conditions such as Asthma and Diabetes, to name but a few. We are part of the Harborne PCN and have a fantastic family-friendly staff team consisting of 7 partners, 7 Salaried GP's, 30 administrative, Secretarial and Nursing staff and approximately 16,000 patients on our list. Our clinical team is supported by a number of Allied Health Professionals, including GP Assistant, Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescriber, Health and Wellbeing Coach and Clinical Pharmacists.
Our lovely practice has expanded in the last few years, with the addition of 8 clinical spaces and an IT Suite the practice can now offer 20 clinical rooms. We are known for our modern, progressive approach to both the provision of patient care and support for our staff team. We see ourselves as highly innovative, taking great pride in everything we do and are rated 'Good' by CQC.
Job responsibilities
The Salaried GP is expected to work according tothe Job Plan provided, to provide continuity of care for out patients.
The practice operates an on-call system whichincludes an AM and PM responsibility. The Salaried GP will be expected to undertakethis duty on a scheduled basis.
The Salaried GP will be expected to carry out theadministration duties associated with the patients they see, within theirworking day.
The salaried GP will be expected to undertake otherreasonable duties including performing medicals, filling in forms including cremationforms, perform medication reviews and respond to medication queries.
The Salaried GP will be responsible for carrying out anyother reasonable duties within their overall function, commensurate with thegrading and level of responsibility of the post.
Triage,diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care forpatients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinicallyexamine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychologicalperspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
Assess,diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patientswith complex needs
Proactivelyidentify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk ofdeveloping a long-term condition (as appropriate)
Diagnoseand manage both acute and chronic conditions
Prescribeand review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patientneeds and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national andpractice protocols, and within the scope of practice
Workwith patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribedtreatments
Provideinformation and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication onmedication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritisehealth problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergencycare
Supportpatients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthylifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
Supportand manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervicalcytology or sexual health consultation
Assess,identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordancewith the NSF for Mental Health
Implementand participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adultsand children where appropriate
Undertakeminor surgery as appropriate to competence
Develop policies and procedures relevant forlocal and collaborative working and clinical improvement.
Carry our any other reasonable duties within the overallfunction, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of thepost.
Ensures self-compliance with data protection lawsand confidentiality agreements, and only shares patient information withauthorities and organisations where appropriate to do so.
Accesses medical records only when there isreason to do so, and treats all information from any source a strictlyconfidential.
Follows confidentiality policy, computer usepolicy, information governance policy, social media policy and any otherpolicy relating to confidentiality within the role.
The post holder will be supported withprofessional and personal development in line with the relevant HarborneMedical policies.
Harborne Medical is an equal opportunitiesemployer and encourages the development of all staff within the organisation
Recognisesand works within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulatedby the GMC
Produceaccurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent withlegislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise,organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotesquality
Deliverscare according to appropriate guidelines
Deliversevidence-based care
Assesseseffectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking andformal evaluation, including personal appraisal.
Initiateand participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems andprocesses across the organisation and its activities
Utilisesthe audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self andthe team, implementing improvements where required
Inpartnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the qualityof health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives asappropriate
Evaluatespatients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Supportsand participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Usesstructured frameworks to manage, review and identify learning from patientcomplaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
Assessesthe impact of policy implementation on care delivery
Contributeto the appraisal of the performance of the team, providing feedback asappropriate
Understandsand applies legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable andabused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patientshealth procedures, local guidance and safeguarding measures.
Understandsand applies legal issues regarding domestic violence, vulnerable adults,substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support toensure appropriate referral if required
Follows Harborne Medical policies and proceduresrelating to health and safety
Mitigates risks to employee and patient healthand safety by contributing to risk assessments, escalating concerns andensures adequate training in all areas of their role.
Understands and uses Safeguarding, Daxtix andSignificant Events processes when necessary
Effectively manages any health and safety issuesraised.
Effectively communicates with patients andcolleagues
Comfortably and confidently communicatesverbally, as well as written methods including email
Assists with the investigation of complaintswhere relevant.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working within General Practice within the last two years
* Computer literate, including knowledge of clinical systems, and the Microsoft Office package.
* Experience of training and/or mentoring
* Auditing experience
* Assisting in development of protocols and clinical guidelines
* Previous experience working in a Primary Care setting in an area with significant health problems
* Previous experience of on-line triage
* Previous experience of EPS Prescribing
Qualifications
* Eligible to practice independently as a GP in the UK
* Full GMC Registration with GP Registration
* Entry onto the Medical Performers List
* Medical Defence Membership
* Enhanced DBS
* MRCGP
* Qualified GP Trainer
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent clinical and communication skills
* Management of patients with complex needs
* Excellent understanding of the health economy
* Skilled at telephone consultation
* General Understanding of the GMS Contract
* Knowledge of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
* Knowledge of the Emis clinical system.
* Knowledge of local and national public health issues
* Knowledge of on-line triage, ideally with the BLINX system.
Personal Qualities
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Works calmly and methodically under pressure
* Treats patients and colleagues with dignity, respect and equality
* Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
* Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
* Uses initiative and common sense when appropriate
* Organised, methodical and structured when working
* Shows diplomacy, fairness and empathy with patients and colleagues
* Team player with the ability to work alone when required
* Willing to provide on-call support on a scheduled basis
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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