Job summary
Here's an opportunity to become part of our friendly and supportive team to help provide great care for our 8400 patients
Salaried GP post
1. 4 sessions per week
2. 6 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave pro rata
3. Indemnity fees paid
4. Daily clinical team meetings at lunchtime to discuss the issues of the day
5. We support all our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance while developing their careers
6. We are always looking for ways to ease the burden of administrative work on GPs to allow them to focus on clinical work
7. We have regular social events through the year
Main duties of the job
To work as anautonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services tothe practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical carewhilst complying with the PMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder willadhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to theeffective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining apositive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinaryteam.
About us
Our chief commitment has always been to providing a high quality service for our patients.
We have a dedicated and friendly team. There are two GP Partners, six salaried GPs, two practice nurses who focus on long term condition management, a treatment room nursing team, receptionist-navigators, secretarial, clerical and IT support. We have one Paramedic, PCN Clinical Pharmacist, two Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescriber and First Contact Physiotherapist. There are on site Podiatrists, Midwives, Chiropractor and Physiotherapists.
Our CQC standing is Good:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
The followingare the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, arequirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors suchas workload and staffing levels:
a.Thedelivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b.Theprovision of services commensurate with the PMS contract
c.Genericprescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d.Effectivemanagement of long-term conditions
e.Processingof administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescriptionrequests and other associated administrative tasks
f.Ona rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
g.Maintainaccurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy andguidance
h.Workingcollaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i.Adhereto best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
j.Contributeto the successful implementation of continuous improvement and qualityinitiatives within the practice
k.Acceptdelegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
l.Attendand contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m. Contribute effectively to thedevelopment and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance,training, financial management and HR
n.Ensurecompliance with the appraisal process
o.Prepareand complete the revalidation process
p.Committo self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional developmentacross the practice team
q.Supportthe training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
r.Supportthe partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, makingrecommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s.Reviewand adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
t.Encouragecollaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a cultureof continuous improvement at all times
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition tothe primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
a.Participatein practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b.Participatein local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Participate inthe review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach root cause analysis (RCA)
GenericResponsibilities
Allstaff at Hartwood Healthcare have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality,Diversity & Inclusion
A good attitude and positive action towardsED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achievetheir full potential. Creating such an environment is important for threereasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thingto do, and it is required by law.
Patients and their families have the right to betreated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment andcare. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not bediscriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, genderreassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race,religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibilityto treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right to be treated fairly inrecruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environmentwhere diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff willnot be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, genderreassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race,religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility toensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity andrespect.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
This practice is committed to supporting andpromoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being andsafety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at workfor you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensurecompliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to complywith the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990,Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and otherstatutory legislation.
Confidentiality
Thispractice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service.Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive informationrelating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They doso in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect theirprivacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, thelegal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to beretained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidentialservice.
Quality &Continuous Improvement (CI)
Topreserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required tothink not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continuallyre-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overalleffectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests witheveryone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improvequality and share good practice.
Thispractice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. Wepromote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staffare permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our servicedelivery and enhance patient care.
Induction Training
On arrival atthe practice all personnel are to complete a practice induction programme; thisis managed by the Practice Manager.
Learning andDevelopment
Theeffective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that allstaff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude andcompetences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake andcomplete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well asparticipating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject toapproval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance theirknowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them toimprove processes and service delivery.
CollaborativeWorking
Allstaff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork isessential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication isessential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enablesthe sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
ServiceDelivery
Staffat Hartwood Healthcare must adhere to the information contained with practicepolicies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at alltimes. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction processregarding policy and procedure.
Security
Thesecurity of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff mustensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activityimmediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances are staff to sharethe codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areasremain effectively secured.
ProfessionalConduct
AtHartwood Healthcare, staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform whilst clinical staff mustdress in accordance with their role.
Leave
Allpersonnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all of theirstaff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 27 days leave each yearand should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
8. Experience of working in a primary care environment
9. Experience of continued professional development
10. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
11. Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
12. General understanding of the PMS contract
Desirable
13. Experience of medicines management
14. Experience of ICB initiatives
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
15. Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Qualifications
Essential
16. Qualified GP
17. MRCGP
18. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
19. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Eligibility
Essential
20. Full GMC Registration
21. National Performers List registration
22. Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
23. Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Personal Qualities
Essential
24. Polite and confident
25. Flexible and cooperative
26. Motivated, forward thinker
27. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
28. High levels of integrity and loyalty
29. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
30. Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
31. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
32. Commitment to ongoing professional development
33. Effectively utilises resources
34. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other requirements
Essential
35. Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
36. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
37. Occupational Health Clearance
38. Project lead as required with CQC, CCG and QOF
Skills
Essential
39. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
40. Strong IT skills
41. Clear, polite telephone manner
42. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
43. EMIS user skills
44. Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
45. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
46. Excellent interpersonal skills
47. Problem solving & analytical skills
48. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
49. Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
50. Experience with clinical risk management