We are looking to cover up to 8 sessions. You will be joining a highly collaborative and experienced clinical team consisting of 5 GP Partners, 8 Salaried GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, and a dedicated Pharmacy team. We value teamwork, mutual support, and creating an environment where clinicians can thrive.
We fullyrecognise the need for work/life balance and support from colleagues.
Main duties of the job The postholder will work as a GP using their professional skills and knowledge to provide a high standard of care to our very supportive, well trained friendly and multi-disciplinary team.
The postholder will provide effective clinical admin, audit and manage as appropriate to the role.
The postholder will be an active team member, participating in update meetings, clinical meeting and education sessions.
About us Jessop Medical Practice serves approximately 17,000 patients in the rural heart of Amber Valley, Derbyshire, covering a diverse and varied demographic. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the full range of primary care services.
We are well regarded locally and proud to hold a CQC Outstanding rating, reflecting our commitment to delivering excellent clinical care and maintaining a supportive working environment.
We are a training practice with GP registrars and place a strong emphasis on shared learning and professional development. The team benefits from regular peer support and educational meetings.
We are also an active member of ARCH PCN, working collaboratively with eight other practices to deliver enhanced services and support patients through a multidisciplinary team approach.
Our clinical systems include SystmOne and AccuRx triage, supporting efficient and modern ways of working.
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practise timetables, as agreed, the post holder will undertake a variety of duties, including consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self‑ref‑ed or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer‑generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Undertake an equitable share in prescription management and other administrative duties.
Undertake Duty Doctor sessions as agreed after initial induction period.
Other responsibilities within the organisation
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
Training
A commitment to learning to ensure evidence-based best practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read‑coding patient data
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
As a training practice we are committed to an ethos for all our staff including medical students and registrars
We have 3 experienced and qualified trainers but all our clinicians are encouraged to take an active role in training within the practice
Health & Safety
The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health and safety and security as defined in the practice Health and Safety Policy, to include
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Equality and diversity
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to the individual, is non‑judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
In additionto maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to the implementation of services
Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Participate in audit where appropriate.
Person Specification Qualifications
Current GMC registration
Listed on a local performers list
Covered by a medical defence organisation
Be eligible to work in the UK
DBS Checked
Skills and Abilities
Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC)
Sound knowledge of the principles and values that support good medical practice
Good Organisational skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services
Record of continuous professional development
Commitment to be an active member of the Jessop team
Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS
Have an understanding of the needs of the vulnerable groups of patients that are registered
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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