We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic GP Locum to join our friendly and well organised PMS practice.
We would consider a locum who can offer between four and eight sessions per week.
The locum GP would need to commit to fixed working pattern
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the PMS contract.
Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
The Locum GP would be expected to play a part in the Duty Doctor rota, to complete thier own admin and thier own pathology
About us
* Supportive team currently 6 partners, 6 salaried GPs, 12 GP registers with an excellent management, nursing and admin back up.
* Practice Pharmacists dealing with medication reviews, medicine reconciliation and repeat prescribing.
* Low home visit numbers.
* Dedicated GP working closely with care homes and community matron undertaking weekly ward rounds.
* Physiotherapist Physio First offer
* Purpose built premises with two branch surgeries.
* GPwSI s in the team - musculo-skeletal medicine, diabetes, sexual health.
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The post holder will perform the normal duties of a GP, be committed to providing high quality services to our patients and working alongside our neighbouring practices to promote quality patient care. Both salaried GPs and partners work within the MDT at the practice, practicing high quality evidence based medicine, share best practice and provide peer support to others.
Clinical Responsibilities
· To undertake planned and urgent primary care duties as necessary, in conjunction with other clinical colleagues, within practice opening hours as required under the PMS contract
· Be committed to innovation and continual improvement. Encourage, support and contribute to the development of Practice clinical procedures, protocols and research.
· To take an active part in clinical meetings and clinical supervision
· As a clinician, provide patient focused, evidence based practice to a high standard by accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system and ensure the confidentiality of patients
· Provide support and advice to the clinical workforce and colleagues within the team
Clinical Governance
• Raise any clinical concerns with the Partners
• Support the local lead for Infection Prevention and Control
• Support the local lead for Safeguarding of Adults and Children
• Support the Practice with regular clinical audits and report into MDT meetings
Confidentiality
• In the performance of duties, 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 business organisations. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• The post holder will be required to adhere to their confidentiality agreement at all times.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
• Communicate effectively with other team members and external suppliers
• Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy.
Medical indemnity
The post holder is required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council and maintain their registration on the NHS England Performers List. The post holder is also required to provide written proof and evidence of such registration.
Note: This job description is not intended to form part of the contract of employment or to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but it is a guide, for information, to the job. It will be periodically reviewed in the light of developing work requirements in the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GMC registration and previous experience of general practice
Experience
* Strong clinical practice skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Worked satisfactorily in a flat organisational structure.
* Worked effectively as a team member.
* Good organisational skills demonstrated by delivering own work effectively in complex environments.
* Demonstrates strong analytical and objective thinking skills.
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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