Job Title: Salaried General Practitioner
Location: Bevan Medical Group, Shotton Colliery, County Durham
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Main duties of the job
To deliver highly effective medical care to our practice population, in accordance with the GP contract and local and national guidance.
To process administration in a timely manner and work collaboratively within the practice team and wider MDT to ensure excellent, joined up patient care.
To provide support to the GP Partner and wider clinical team.
About us
Our current team comprises of GP's, ANP's, Practice Nurse, Pharmacistsand HCA's,supported by friendly and experienced administrative and managementteams. We hold frequent practice, clinical, peer support sessions and encourageregular CPD sessions.We are proud to have been accredited as a training practice.
We have a patient list size of over 8,200 patients working from modern, purpose-builtpremises, based in County Durham. We are active members of Durham Coast PrimaryCare Network.
The applicant should have excellent communication and interpersonalskills and be able to provide high quality, patient-centred care. You willwork alongside the team delivering and developing care relevant to the needsof our patient population in conjunction with organisational, local andnational priorities.
For the right candidate we offer a competitive salary, dependant onexperience and offer NHS pension.
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of thesalaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out othertasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffinglevels:
The delivery of highly effective medical care to theentitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the GMScontract
Generic prescribing adhering to local and nationalguidance
Effective management of long-term conditions
Processing of administration in a timely manner,including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associatedadministrative tasks
On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage andduty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction withgood practice, policy and guidance
Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of thepractice workload
Adhere to best practice recommended through clinicalguidelines and the audit process
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuousimprovement and quality initiatives within the practice
Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (orareas) or the QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings asrequired
Contribute effective to the development and maintenanceof the practice including; clinical governance, training
Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuingprofessional development across the practice team
Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims ofthe practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies atall times
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staffregularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Inaddition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
Participatein practice audits as requested by the audit lead
Participatein local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Participate in the review of significant andnear-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified GP
* MRCGP
* Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
* General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Experience
* 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
* Experience of medicines management
* Experience of ICB initiatives
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative - there may be requirement to work outside of core office hours
* 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 the patient
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
Eligibility Criteria
* Full GMC Registration
* National Performers List registration
* Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
* Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Skills
* Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Competent in the use of SystmOne
* Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Problem solving & analytical skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
* Experience with clinical risk management
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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