Job summary
We are looking to recruit a salaried GP for between 4-8 sessions per week. We are open to negotiation around job plans which suit individual circumstances
and play to clinicians strengths.
An average surgery consists of 6 telephone slots and 8 face to face slots of 15mins duration. The
practice operates a duty doctor clinic for same day urgent appointments. You
will be expected to undertake a pro rata share of duty doctor clinics (which
are only ever a morning or an afternoon).
We also have an Emergency Care Practitioner and Physicians Associate who see patients for minor illness and injuries as well as conducting visits for housebound patients and care homes.
We
continue to develop and refine our clinical model and have a growing
multi-professional team including Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners, a First Contact Physio, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Care Coordinator and a range of other skilled practitioners.
We offer:
- mentorship
- active
encouragement of special interests
- weekly
clinical and daily lunchtime meetings
- the
support of an excellent nursing and administration team
- good
relationships with our ICB, PCN and locality
If you would like to find out more or would like to come and visit us, meet our team and see how we work, please contact Fran Upshon, Practice Manager on 01275 868499 or email harbourside.practicemanager@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To
provide general practice consultations to patients, either face to face or via
the telephone, and where appropriate, physical examinations for the purposes of
identifying or reducing the risk of disease or injury.
To
uphold the principles of good medical practice as stated in the GMC statement
of professional values and responsibilities.
To
arrange referrals for patients where appropriate.
To
ensure that clear, accurate contemporaneous records are made of all patient
encounters.
Carrying
out home visits for patients
Duty
doctor cover
Checking
& signing of prescriptions and dealing with associated queries
Preparing
medical reports for insurance companies, employers & statutory bodies for
the benefit of patients
Dealing
with paperwork & medical correspondence in a timely manner
About us
We are a 5 Partner high achieving PMS Practice situated in Portishead, a beautiful coastal town in North Somerset overlooking the Severn Estuary, just five miles from the city of Bristol.
We are a forward thinking practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient centred care. We work from a new purpose-built health centre with bright, modern facilities that enable us to offer high quality clinical services to our local population of 11,500 patients. We are also a training practice.
We have had consistently high QoF results and were delighted that we were assessed as Good in our latest CQC inspection. We are also a 4.4 star rated practice on Google Reviews and in 2023 we were rated as the 4th best GP practice according to the National GP Patient Survey (https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristols-best-worst-performing-gp-8630058).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with the Partnership in delivering Personal Medical Services to the practice population, by assuming responsibility for providing compassionate and clinically competent medical assessments and advice. This shall be undertaken in accordance with practice protocols, local guidelines, and applicable national service frameworks or guidance, with the aim of ensuring care that is effective, safe, and of demonstrable benefit to patients;
- Provide opportunistic health promotion during patient consultations, offering advice on general health and the impact of factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and substance misuse, and contribute to the development of innovative approaches to delivering health promotion;
- Conduct in-person and telephone consultations, respond to patient queries, undertake home visits where necessary, issue and sign repeat prescriptions, and complete associated administrative tasks and correspondence in a timely manner;
- Perform medical services as agreed with the Practice to support the achievement of national and local targets, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework, and participation in Directed, National, and Local Enhanced Services as contracted from time to time;
- Provide consultations and, where appropriate, conduct physical examinations to identify health risks and support behavioural or situational changes that promote improved health outcomes;
- To provide maternity medical services, child health development services and contraceptive services where qualified to do so;
- Prescribe medication in accordance with the Practices prescribing formulary whenever clinically appropriate;
- Utilise all IT systems effectively, ensuring that all patient interactions are recorded clearly and contemporaneously on the clinical system (EMIS Web), using appropriate codes and templates;
- Where appropriate to refer patients for specialist advice and treatment to other team members, to other providers of health services, partner organisations and secondary medical services, and facilitate access to these services;
- Maintain an individual continuing professional development (CPD) plan to ensure an appropriate level of professional competence is achieved and maintained. This includes engagement with training, learning activities, and participation in clinical audit as required by the Practice;
- Support the ongoing development of the Practice by contributing to service improvement initiatives, initiating change where appropriate, and encouraging innovation and adaptability among colleagues;
- Attend and actively participate in relevant practice meetings and other forums as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with the Partnership in delivering Personal Medical Services to the practice population, by assuming responsibility for providing compassionate and clinically competent medical assessments and advice. This shall be undertaken in accordance with practice protocols, local guidelines, and applicable national service frameworks or guidance, with the aim of ensuring care that is effective, safe, and of demonstrable benefit to patients;
- Provide opportunistic health promotion during patient consultations, offering advice on general health and the impact of factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and substance misuse, and contribute to the development of innovative approaches to delivering health promotion;
- Conduct in-person and telephone consultations, respond to patient queries, undertake home visits where necessary, issue and sign repeat prescriptions, and complete associated administrative tasks and correspondence in a timely manner;
- Perform medical services as agreed with the Practice to support the achievement of national and local targets, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework, and participation in Directed, National, and Local Enhanced Services as contracted from time to time;
- Provide consultations and, where appropriate, conduct physical examinations to identify health risks and support behavioural or situational changes that promote improved health outcomes;
- To provide maternity medical services, child health development services and contraceptive services where qualified to do so;
- Prescribe medication in accordance with the Practices prescribing formulary whenever clinically appropriate;
- Utilise all IT systems effectively, ensuring that all patient interactions are recorded clearly and contemporaneously on the clinical system (EMIS Web), using appropriate codes and templates;
- Where appropriate to refer patients for specialist advice and treatment to other team members, to other providers of health services, partner organisations and secondary medical services, and facilitate access to these services;
- Maintain an individual continuing professional development (CPD) plan to ensure an appropriate level of professional competence is achieved and maintained. This includes engagement with training, learning activities, and participation in clinical audit as required by the Practice;
- Support the ongoing development of the Practice by contributing to service improvement initiatives, initiating change where appropriate, and encouraging innovation and adaptability among colleagues;
- Attend and actively participate in relevant practice meetings and other forums as required.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- - An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- - Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all
- - Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- - Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- - Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- - Pleasant and articulate
- - Able to work under pressure
- - Able to work in a changing environment
Qualifications
Essential
- - Bachelor of Surgery & Medicine
- - Full GMC Registration
- - MDU or MPS Membership
- - Joint Certificate of Prescribed Experience
- - Demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- - MRCGP
- - A special interest within General Practice
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of General Practice
- - Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- - Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with other agencies
Desirable
- - Experience of using EMIS Web
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- - Excellent clinical skills
- - Excellent communication skills
- - Excellent interpersonal skills
- - Good personal organisation
- - Good keyboard and computer skills
- - Ability to use Microsoft Outlook
- - Ability to use MS Word and Excel
Desirable
- - Ability to learn new software
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- - An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- - Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all
- - Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- - Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- - Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- - Pleasant and articulate
- - Able to work under pressure
- - Able to work in a changing environment
Qualifications
Essential
- - Bachelor of Surgery & Medicine
- - Full GMC Registration
- - MDU or MPS Membership
- - Joint Certificate of Prescribed Experience
- - Demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- - MRCGP
- - A special interest within General Practice
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of General Practice
- - Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- - Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with other agencies
Desirable
- - Experience of using EMIS Web
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- - Excellent clinical skills
- - Excellent communication skills
- - Excellent interpersonal skills
- - Good personal organisation
- - Good keyboard and computer skills
- - Ability to use Microsoft Outlook
- - Ability to use MS Word and Excel
Desirable
- - Ability to learn new software
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).
Additional information
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).
