General Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the GP partner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population, especially to the successful applicants personal list of patients commensurate with the PMS contract

b. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

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

d. On a rotational basis (and pro rata to sessional commitment), provide duty doctor roles and extended hours/improved access service

e. Accept responsibility for clinical and non-clinical lead roles within the practice (which will be agreed)

f. Contribute to the effective management of the practice, including administration, planning, strategy, property management, clinical governance, training, financial management and HR.

g. Show leadership qualities, working collaboratively, ensuring an even distribution of the practice workload

h. Promote effective working relationships and communication within the practice.

i. Take responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

j. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

k. Remain fully focused on the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

l. Prepare and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner

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

n. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

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

p. Drive the development of enhanced services within the practice, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required

q. Any other relevant duties that may be required from time to time. The successful candidate will complete a detailed induction process and be subject to a 6-month probationary period

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• Accredited as a member of the Royal College Of General Practitioners (MRCGP) MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• 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.

Desirable

• Certificate of Sponsorship
• Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
• From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
• UK Registration
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cheviot Road Surgery

Address

1 Cheviot Road

Southampton

SO16 4AH

Employer's website

https://www.cheviotroadsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)