Job summary
St Austell
Healthcare is seeking a salaried GP to join our diverse clinical team &
support our expanding patient list. We are a 37,400 patient practice operating
across St Austell & Mevagissey, with a strong emphasis on staff well-being.
As a national leader in cutting-edge general practice and a single
practice Primary Care Network (PCN), we offer an exciting opportunity for
professional growth & development.
Role Details:
Sessions: 4 to 8
sessions per week, with opportunities for partnership, with supportive progression pathway & mentoring
Leave: 6 weeks annual leave & 1
week study leave pro rata
Workload: Options to be
non-list holding or list holding with capped list sizes at 2000 patients/FTE salaried
GP. Excess work from doctors on annual leave is shared amongst partners,
providing a consistent & predictable workload year-round
Main duties of the job
Why Join Us?
Competitive Remuneration: Attractive
salary package in line with BMA (3 Tiers available depending on workload)
Supportive Environment: Close-knit
team with an in-house education programme & GP mentorship scheme
Professional Development: Portfolio/specialist
interest roles encouraged & developed
ARRS roles: Full range of
ARRS roles including CPNs, Physios, Paramedics, Pharmacists, & Social
Prescribers to help reduce workload & improve quality of care
Strong
Prescribing team: with
a Prescribing Pharmacist Partner & 4 prescribing clinical pharmacists
Dedicated urgent care centre & visiting service
Technology: SystmOne IT
system
Training: Established
training practice for medical students, F2s, & STs
Quality Care: Commitment to
the best quality care & equitable access for all
Awards: NAPC Primary Care Home of the
Year award 2019/20, NHS SW Practice Nursing awards winner 2021
Achievements: High QOF &
enhanced service achievement, Good CQC rating with Outstanding features
Non-GMS Services: Provider of a
wide range of non-GMS services such as ophthalmology clinics & haematology
infusions
Additional
Benefits:
Tier 2 work visa sponsorship available
for eligible international candidates.
Medical indemnity /GMC reimbursed.
New to practice fellowship supported
additional to the agreed workload.
About us
St
Austell Healthcare (SAH) formed in May 2015 comprising the four former
practices in St Austell. The GP surgery in Mevagissey joined in 2021. We have a
total list size of 37,400 patients. Were a Primary Care Network (PCN) in our
own right and winner of NAPC Primary Care Home award for 2019/20. The practice
offers unparalleled peer support, the chance to influence the future of
community based medical care and the opportunity to earn well alongside an
experienced and friendly team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
- Manage a usual doctor caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients with St Austell Healthcare . Some sessions are undertaken at the urgent care hub well supported by a team of other doctors, ECP and ANPs
- Be available to carry out all the duties reasonably expected of an NHS GP using the standards expected by the GMC, RCGP in line with appropriate national, local clinical guidelines.
- Maintain current membership of a recognised medical defence society.
- Must be included on the Medical Performers List and be registered with the General Medical Council.
- Will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Clinical Responsibilities
- In accordance with the Practice rota, as agreed, be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery, telephone and electronic consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- In consultation with patients and in line with SAH disease management protocols, develop care plans
- Provide counselling and health education
- Appropriately refer patients to other care providers as appropriate
- Make appropriate and timely referrals using Choose and Book where possible. Following all local guidelines including those for urgent and 2 week wait standards
- Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards including the recording of appropriate information for the Enhanced Services and Quality and Outcomes Framework and any other such data gathering to achieve targets set for the Practice.
- Collect data for audit purposes
- Prescribing for both acute and repeat requirements must be in accordance with the Cornwall Joint formulary and guidelines and prescriptions should be generated electronically whenever possible.
- Undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care and any other duties as reasonably required by the Practice.
Workload Requirements
Surgeries
- Surgeries run between 830am-530pm on a routine day and from 8am-8pm (2 shifts) on an Urgent Care Hub day.
Home visits
- The postholder will be required to carry out home visits.
- The postholder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency, if clinically indicated.
- Home visits must be undertaken in a timely manner but to suit the postholder.
Administration
- All relevant administration must be completed in a timely manner
- An awareness of and compliance with all relevant SAH policies / guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection.
- A contribution to evaluation, audit, learning and clinical standard setting within the Practice will be expected.
- All Safeguarding Policies and processes must be adopted.
- To support SAH sustainability and recognise the shared responsibility of carrying out duties in a resource efficient way.
- To undertake any other duties as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
- Manage a usual doctor caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients with St Austell Healthcare . Some sessions are undertaken at the urgent care hub well supported by a team of other doctors, ECP and ANPs
- Be available to carry out all the duties reasonably expected of an NHS GP using the standards expected by the GMC, RCGP in line with appropriate national, local clinical guidelines.
- Maintain current membership of a recognised medical defence society.
- Must be included on the Medical Performers List and be registered with the General Medical Council.
- Will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Clinical Responsibilities
- In accordance with the Practice rota, as agreed, be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery, telephone and electronic consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- In consultation with patients and in line with SAH disease management protocols, develop care plans
- Provide counselling and health education
- Appropriately refer patients to other care providers as appropriate
- Make appropriate and timely referrals using Choose and Book where possible. Following all local guidelines including those for urgent and 2 week wait standards
- Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards including the recording of appropriate information for the Enhanced Services and Quality and Outcomes Framework and any other such data gathering to achieve targets set for the Practice.
- Collect data for audit purposes
- Prescribing for both acute and repeat requirements must be in accordance with the Cornwall Joint formulary and guidelines and prescriptions should be generated electronically whenever possible.
- Undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care and any other duties as reasonably required by the Practice.
Workload Requirements
Surgeries
- Surgeries run between 830am-530pm on a routine day and from 8am-8pm (2 shifts) on an Urgent Care Hub day.
Home visits
- The postholder will be required to carry out home visits.
- The postholder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency, if clinically indicated.
- Home visits must be undertaken in a timely manner but to suit the postholder.
Administration
- All relevant administration must be completed in a timely manner
- An awareness of and compliance with all relevant SAH policies / guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection.
- A contribution to evaluation, audit, learning and clinical standard setting within the Practice will be expected.
- All Safeguarding Policies and processes must be adopted.
- To support SAH sustainability and recognise the shared responsibility of carrying out duties in a resource efficient way.
- To undertake any other duties as appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention & screening services
- Clinical Governance
- Delivery of QOF targets
- Self audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Recent experience of a Leadership role
- Experience of working a variety of clinical software systems
- Adaptability to change
- Service Development leadership
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
- Desire to develop specialist skills
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
- Addressing health inequalities
- Patient empowerment
- Patient advocate
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation and continued professional development.
- Higher post graduate membership e.g. MRCGP
- General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- On a medical performers list
- UK driving licence
- UK work permit (if required)
- Medical indemnity cover
Desirable
- Experience of teaching postgraduate and undergraduate students
- GP with specialist interest
- Additional post graduate qualifications/training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention & screening services
- Clinical Governance
- Delivery of QOF targets
- Self audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Recent experience of a Leadership role
- Experience of working a variety of clinical software systems
- Adaptability to change
- Service Development leadership
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
- Desire to develop specialist skills
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
- Addressing health inequalities
- Patient empowerment
- Patient advocate
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation and continued professional development.
- Higher post graduate membership e.g. MRCGP
- General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- On a medical performers list
- UK driving licence
- UK work permit (if required)
- Medical indemnity cover
Desirable
- Experience of teaching postgraduate and undergraduate students
- GP with specialist interest
- Additional post graduate qualifications/training
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.
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).
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.
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).
