Hobs Moat Medical Centre is a traditional and independent practice based in Solihull. It has an outstanding CQC rating and serves a diverse patient population of approximately 11,200 people. The practice is a training site for GP registrars and uses System1 software.
The role is a salaried GP for 3–4 sessions per week, with Thursday afternoons and Friday full day specifically required and the option for another session. It includes regular clinical sessions and a stake in the on‑call rota.
Job Responsibilities
* The post‑holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Responsibilities reflect NHS GP Contract requirements and may evolve with services.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Be available to undertake surgery face‑to‑face, telephone and online consultations, home visits, prescription checks, and the timely completion of paperwork and correspondence.
* Make professional, autonomous decisions regarding presenting problems, whether self‑referrals or referrals from other health care workers.
* Assess health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
* Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
* In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease‑management protocols, develop care plans.
* Provide counselling and health education.
* Admit or discharge patients to/from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate.
* Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
* Compile and issue computer‑generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding hand‑written prescriptions whenever possible.
* Prescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or Birmingham and Solihull APC formulary) when clinically appropriate.
* Undertake all normal duties and responsibilities of a GP working within primary care.
* Complete medical reports, including NHS and private services as required.
Other Responsibilities within the Organisation
* Maintain awareness and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety.
* Commit to life‑long learning and auditing to ensure evidence‑based best practice.
* Contribute to evaluation, audit, and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
* Contribute to the development of computer‑based patient records, summarising records and read‑coding patient data.
* Attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Confidentiality
* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in relation to patients and others during treatment.
* Protect confidential information regarding patients, carers, staff, and practice business from unauthorized disclosure.
* Disclose information only to authorised persons in accordance with policy and procedures.
Health & Safety
* Lead on promotion and management of health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice policy, manual, and infection control procedures.
* Use personal security systems and adhere to national infection control standards, cleanliness, and regulatory requirements.
* Advise on correct specimen collection, handling, labeling, and storage.
* Ensure correct use of personal protective equipment and train others accordingly.
* Manage infection control procedures in routine and extraordinary circumstances.
* Maintain hand hygiene standards and manage accidental exposure incidents.
* Implement infection control protocols and monitor adherence across the practice.
* Identify risks and manage activities to mitigate those risks.
* Update knowledge and skills through training, including infection control and patient care protocols.
* Monitor facility and equipment for infection control, ensuring adequate hand cleansing facilities.
* Safely manage sharps use, storage, and disposal, maintaining a clean working environment.
* Address health and safety hazards and infection hazards promptly.
* Participate in periodic infection control training (minimum twice yearly) and proper waste and instrument management.
* Maintain sterile environments.
Equality and Diversity
* Support equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, acting in a manner that respects privacy, dignity, and rights.
* Engage in continuous education and attend training programmes to meet professional development requirements.
* Participate in annual individual performance reviews and maintain a record of personal and professional development.
Quality
* Maintain quality within the practice, alerting team members to quality and risk issues.
* Assess own performance and take accountability for actions.
* Contribute to team effectiveness by reflecting on activities and suggesting improvements.
* Collaborate with other agencies to meet patient needs and manage own time and resources effectively.
Communication
* Recognize the importance of effective communication and communicate effectively with team members, patients, and carers.
* Respond to alternative communication methods when needed.
Contribution to Service Implementation
* Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.
* Discuss impact of policies and guidelines with team members.
* Participate in audit where appropriate.
Person Specification
The post‑holder should possess the following:
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration.
* Fully qualified GP with CCT and MRCGP.
* National Performers List.
* UK driving licence.
* Eligibility to practice independently in the UK.
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Competent IT skills, including SystmOne.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to assess previous convictions.
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