\* Taurus Healthcare are advertising this position on behalf of Belmont Medical Centre\*
We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our friendly and dynamic team. You must be fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List. Be committed to delivering patient-focused care with a collaborative approach. Have a keen interest in contributing to practice innovation and development. Have excellent communication and organizational skills We offer flexible working arrangements with a choice of 10-15 minute appointments with capped patient numbers per session. We are a training practice with the opportunity to mentor and supervise. ST1/2/3 and med students and take part in delivering tutorials. Opportunity for career progression, including mentorship and leadership roles. Indemnity covered by the practice. 6 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave. Access to a multidisciplinary team and excellent administrative support. We are an active practice and encourage lunchtime walks or exercise with standing desks in each room.
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a covering letter to Mrs Susan Matthews: *s.matthews@nhs.net*.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact
Charlotte.jones6@nhs.net | 07795 171 101
Sophie.whittall@nhs.net | 07779 028 996
S.matthews@nhs.net 01432 354366
\*This role is for 4 to 6 sessions per week with a salary from £11,200 per session\*
*Main duties of the job*
*Direct clinical care - *Consulting with patients (face-to-face, telephone and/or online as agreed). Assessing, diagnosing and managing acute illness and long-term conditions. Providing health advice, safety-netting and appropriate follow-up. Undertaking home visits where part of the agreed model. Making referrals to secondary care and community services when clinically indicated.
*Indirect clinical care (clinical administration) - *Reviewing and actioning test results and investigations. Processing clinical correspondence (hospital letters, discharge summaries). Completing referrals, fit notes and other clinical documentation. Managing repeat prescribing and medication reviews (as per practice systems). Handling clinical tasks/messages and ensuring appropriate coding and record-keeping.
*Clinical governance, quality and safety - *Participating in*Significant Event Analyses (SEA)*and learning from incidents/near misses. Contributing to*audit*and*quality improvement*activity (where feasible and relevant). Supporting safe systems (e.g. results handling, prescribing, recalls, safeguarding processes). Engaging with infection prevention and control (IPC) processes relevant to clinical work. Responding to safety alerts (e.g. CAS/MHRA) in line with practice processes.
*Job responsibilities*
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
e. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
f. Effective management of long-term conditions
g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
i. Review of medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
q. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
u. Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
*About Us*
We are a well-established, forward-thinking practice committed to providing high quality, patient-centred care for our 10,700 patients. With a supportive team of healthcare professionals including 2 partners, 5 salaried GPs, ACPs, practice nurses, physios, pharmacists, a health and wellbeing team and a safeguarding team. We offer an excellent environment for personal and professional development
As a member of the WBC Primary Care Network, we work closely with Cantilupe Surgery and Wargrave House Surgery offering additional patient services including medicines management, social prescribing and health and well-being support.
Taurus Healthcare Ltd is advertising this position on behalf of Belmont Medical Centre. This means that Belmont Medical Centre is the employing organisation and will make the final decision on appointing candidates.
Taurus Healthcare Ltd, on behalf of Belmont Medical Centre, will collate all relevant information for the purpose of the recruitment and pre-employment check process.
This information will then be securely transferred to Belmont Medical Centre.
*This role must not be advertised or represented by third parties without written authorisation.*
Job Type: Part-time
Licence/Certification:
* GMC (required)
Work Location: In person