SALARIED GP (TO PROVIDE MATERNITY COVER)
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Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
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 Harborne Medical patients, and patients using our Hub (where relevant). The Salaried GP will also be expected to participate in educational, staff, and whole practice meetings where available. The Salaried GP is encouraged to participate in any other relevant activities to support their professional development and the service and strategic development of the practice. This includes ongoing medical education, clinical governance, audit and teaching within the practice.
The Salaried GP is expected to work according to the Job Plan provided, to provide continuity of care for out patients.
The practice operates an on-call system which includes an AM and PM responsibility. The Salaried GP will be expected to undertake this duty on a scheduled basis.
The Salaried GP will be expected to carry out the administration duties associated with the patients they see, within their working day.
The salaried GP will be expected to undertake other reasonable duties including performing medicals, filling in forms including cremation forms, perform medication reviews and respond to medication queries.
The Salaried GP will be responsible for carrying out any other reasonable duties within their overall function, commensurate with the grading 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.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£10,555 to £10,900 a session PER SESSION PER YEAR
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
A3238-25-0006
Job locations
Harborne Medical Practice
4 York Street
Birmingham
B17 0HG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Salaried GP is expected to work according to the Job Plan provided, to provide continuity of care for out patients.
The practice operates an on-call system which includes an AM and PM responsibility. The Salaried GP will be expected to undertake this duty on a scheduled basis.
The Salaried GP will be expected to carry out the administration duties associated with the patients they see, within their working day.
The salaried GP will be expected to undertake other reasonable duties including performing medicals, filling in forms including cremation forms, perform medication reviews and respond to medication queries.
The Salaried GP will be responsible for carrying out any other reasonable duties within their overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Triage, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within the scope of practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children where appropriate
Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence
Develop policies and procedures relevant for local and collaborative working and clinical improvement.
Carry our any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Ensures self-compliance with data protection laws and confidentiality agreements, and only shares patient information with authorities and organisations where appropriate to do so.
Accesses medical records only when there is reason to do so, and treats all information from any source a strictly confidential.
Follows confidentiality policy, computer use policy, information governance policy, social media policy and any other policy relating to confidentiality within the role.
The post holder will be supported with professional and personal development in line with the relevant Harborne Medical policies.
Harborne Medical is an equal opportunities employer and encourages the development of all staff within the organisation
Recognises and works within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GMC
Produce accurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Delivers care according to appropriate guidelines
Delivers evidence-based care
Assesses effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation, including personal appraisal.
Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities
Utilises the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required
In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Evaluates patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Supports and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Uses structured frameworks to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
Assesses the impact of policy implementation on care delivery
Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team, providing feedback as appropriate
Understands and applies legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures, local guidance and safeguarding measures.
Understands and applies legal issues regarding domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required
Follows Harborne Medical policies and procedures relating to health and safety
Mitigates risks to employee and patient health and safety by contributing to risk assessments, escalating concerns and ensures adequate training in all areas of their role.
Understands and uses Safeguarding, Daxtix and Significant Events processes when necessary
Effectively manages any health and safety issues raised.
Effectively communicates with patients and colleagues
Comfortably and confidently communicates verbally, as well as written methods including email
Assists with the investigation of complaints where relevant.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Salaried GP is expected to work according to the Job Plan provided, to provide continuity of care for out patients.
The practice operates an on-call system which includes an AM and PM responsibility. The Salaried GP will be expected to undertake this duty on a scheduled basis.
The Salaried GP will be expected to carry out the administration duties associated with the patients they see, within their working day.
The salaried GP will be expected to undertake other reasonable duties including performing medicals, filling in forms including cremation forms, perform medication reviews and respond to medication queries.
The Salaried GP will be responsible for carrying out any other reasonable duties within their overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Triage, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within the scope of practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children where appropriate
Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence
Develop policies and procedures relevant for local and collaborative working and clinical improvement.
Carry our any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Ensures self-compliance with data protection laws and confidentiality agreements, and only shares patient information with authorities and organisations where appropriate to do so.
Accesses medical records only when there is reason to do so, and treats all information from any source a strictly confidential.
Follows confidentiality policy, computer use policy, information governance policy, social media policy and any other policy relating to confidentiality within the role.
The post holder will be supported with professional and personal development in line with the relevant Harborne Medical policies.
Harborne Medical is an equal opportunities employer and encourages the development of all staff within the organisation
Recognises and works within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GMC
Produce accurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Delivers care according to appropriate guidelines
Delivers evidence-based care
Assesses effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation, including personal appraisal.
Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities
Utilises the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required
In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Evaluates patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Supports and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Uses structured frameworks to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
Assesses the impact of policy implementation on care delivery
Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team, providing feedback as appropriate
Understands and applies legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures, local guidance and safeguarding measures.
Understands and applies legal issues regarding domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required
Follows Harborne Medical policies and procedures relating to health and safety
Mitigates risks to employee and patient health and safety by contributing to risk assessments, escalating concerns and ensures adequate training in all areas of their role.
Understands and uses Safeguarding, Daxtix and Significant Events processes when necessary
Effectively manages any health and safety issues raised.
Effectively communicates with patients and colleagues
Comfortably and confidently communicates verbally, as well as written methods including email
Assists with the investigation of complaints where relevant.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within General Practice within the last two years
* Computer literate, including knowledge of clinical systems, and the Microsoft Office package.
Desirable
* 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 using Emis.
* Previous experience of on-line triage
* Previous experience of EPS Prescribing
Qualifications
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* MRCGP
* Qualified GP Trainer
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* 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)
Desirable
* 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
Essential
* 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
Person Specification
Essential
* 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
Harborne Medical
Address
Harborne Medical Practice
4 York Street
Birmingham
B17 0HG
Employer's website
https://harbornemedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Harborne Medical
Address
Harborne Medical Practice
4 York Street
Birmingham
B17 0HG
Employer's website
https://harbornemedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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