Salaried GP

Job responsibilities

Core responsibilities:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Work collaboratively accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas)

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of 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

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner
• GH CCT
• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration
• Eligibility to Practice independently in the UK

Desirable

• MRCGP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and audit
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years as a practicing GP
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of commissioning initiatives

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent use of Outlook and Office
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Able to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Clinical risk management

Desirable

• SystmOne user knowledge
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible, adaptable and co-operative
• Motivated forward thinker
• Problem solver with ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High level of loyalty and integrity
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Able to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effective communication skills and understanding of the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effective utilisation of resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting a team effort

Other

Essential

• Clear DBS check
• Occupational Health clearance

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).