Salaried GP

Job responsibilities

Morning/Evening surgery.

Acute GP - Acute tasks and clinical assessments as from tasks.

Patient enquiries/Tasks - as per relevant patient notes and if appropriate as usual GP/acute GP or appropriate as previously dealing with clinical issue.

Dictation for referrals - as necessary from patient contacts.

Electronic post and results -Allocated and evenly distributed between available GP’s.

Patient visits – two as a maximum for salaried GPs.

Dispensary - Tasks as per usual GP/acute GP if usual GP not available/or clinically appropriate. Sign scripts in dispensary.

Informal post surgery discussion – Encouraged and as needed with any relevant colleague.

Meetings: Significant Event Meetings, educational meetings, Salaried GP meets and social events. Clinical meetings option of remotely via MS Teams.

Medication Reviews.

Usual GP list: Salaried GP has half the list of a Partner.

Extended Hours/IA sessions.

Student support/Clinician support surgeries.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered GP (GMC).
• Registered on local performers list.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
• Current registration.
• Current UK/EU driving licence.

Desirable

• Supplementary post graduate level courses.
• Teaching and assessing in clinical. practice.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working autonomously with some support and supervision.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your own clinical practice.

Desirable

• Significant post registration experience.
• Experience of audit.
• Experience of GP clinical IT systems.

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work independently.
• Aware of own sphere of competence and level of support required to practice safely.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Initiative and drive.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self motivated and positive.
• Empathetic, honest and caring.
• Adaptable and forward thinking.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Diplomatic and considered.
• Hard working, willing and flexible.
• Observant of strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.

Special Knowledge/Competences and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of current issues and policies within the NHS and have the ability to translate into practice.
• High level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Understanding and experience of interagency working and adult/child protection.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of Clinical Governance and risk assessment.
• Management of patients with complex needs.
• Accountability of own role.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to form good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to effectively communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
• Have the ability to listen and empathise.

Desirable

• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Experience in leadership role and change management.
• Evidence of teaching/mentoring.
• Autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other health care professionals.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework and the investment and impact fund (PCN).

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).