Job summary
We are a friendly, busy, rural, dual-site practice serving approx. 9,100patients in the catchment areas of Reepham and Aylsham in Norfolk. Our vacancyis for a salaried GP with enthusiasm and commitment to provideexceptional customer care to our patient population. Applicants should bemotivated, flexible and able to travel between the two sites.
Previous experience of working in a GP surgery or medical setting is desirable. Newly qualified GPs would be encouraged to apply. SystmOne knowledge is desirable.
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 GMS 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.
About us
As a GP Surgery we treat all minor illness and medical conditions andrefer patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent andspecialist treatment. We focus on the health of the whole person combiningphysical, psychological and social aspects of care and have a large clinicaland administrative team who support patients and staff to enable us to providethis care. It is important that anybody that joins the team can work at paceand understand priorities and need to provide excellent care with a friendly,caring attitude.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thefollowing are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent uponfactors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.Thedelivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b.Theprovision of services commensurate with the GMS/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.Contributeeffective to the development 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 to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Qualified GP
2. MRCGP
3. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
4. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
5. Full GMC Registration
6. National Performers List registration
7. Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
8. Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience
Essential
9. Experience of working in a primary care environment
10. Experience of continued professional development
11. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
12. General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
13. Experience of medicines management
14. Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
15. Experience of ICB initiatives
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
16. Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
17. Excellent communication skills
18. Strong IT skills
19. Clear, polite telephone manner
20. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
21. Effective time management
22. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
23. Excellent interpersonal skills
24. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
25. Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
26. Experience with clinical risk management
Personal Qualities
Essential
27. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
28. Polite and confident
29. Flexible and cooperative
30. Motivated, forward thinker
31. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
32. High levels of integrity and loyalty
33. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
34. Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
35. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
36. Commitment to ongoing professional development
37. Effectively utilises resources