Job Summary
An exciting opportunity to work within an evolving innovative and forward-facing clinical model for general practice at City Road Medical Centre. Applications from GPs at all levels of experience are welcome for this fixed-term maternity locum role. At its core you will work as a member of the in-house clinical team and provide a critical role of delivering appointments and care to the registered list of patients. You will offer continuity and case management where needed, and play a key role in the digital triage hub to ensure patients get the right care from the right person at the right time. Responsibilities will reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts and may change as services adapt. The post offers career development opportunities, including training and supervision of the wider MDT as the team evolves, and may involve complex care depending on your interests and skills.
Responsibilities
* A range of face‑to‑face, telephone and triage sessions for patient contact, both same‑day and planned care where appropriate
* Manage pathology results for tests generated through patient contacts in a shared capacity with all other doctors
* Use and adhere to practice systems for excellent communication and handover with lead GP and other relevant MDT colleagues, including clinicians working off‑site
* Support the triage process for all patient‑led demand
* Contribute to clinical admin, including evaluating, actioning and processing hospital correspondence and results; order appropriate tests and ensure safety netting and follow‑up; contact the patient to complete tasks where required
* Support other MDT members (pharmacists, paramedics, nurses, physician associates, healthcare assistants and administrators) with clinical and process questions as needed
* Participate in and be visible as part of the practice team, including attendance at clinical‑team meetings and whole‑team meetings
* Engage in QI and audit projects, depending on need
* Pay attention to appropriate coding, note‑keeping and flag any system issues as they arise
* Raise safeguarding concerns with named leads where appropriate
* Take responsibility for managing complexity and facilitating continuity of care where appropriate
* Inform other GPs about complex cases known to them
* Display clinical reasoning clearly in the records
Experience (Essential)
* Experience of working in UK General Practice
* Experience of working with diverse and vulnerable groups, including use of interpreters
* Experience of being the named GP for a list of patients or of providing continuity of care
* Experience of GP admin, e.g. PIP forms
* Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx, MS Teams
* Experience of clinical triage
Experience (Desirable)
* Clinical experience of 2+ years
* Experience of working with deprived populations
* Delivery of clinical audit
* QOF management
* Experience of working in Islington/NCL general practice
* Experience of working in at‑scale systems
* Experience of safeguarding leadership or desire to take this on
* Supervision of other roles and staff members
Qualifications (Essential)
* GMC Registered
* Qualified General Practitioner (MRCGP or equivalent)
* Currently on a performers list
Qualifications (Desirable)
* GP trainer
Job Details
* Salary: Depending on experience
* Contract: Fixed term, 9 months
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: E0031-26-0001
* Location: Unit 16‑18, The Studios, Hornsey Street, Holloway, London, N7 8EG
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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