Salaried GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Key Responsibilities

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

2. Patient Consultations: Conduct thorough patient assessments, listen attentively to their concerns, and gather relevant medical histories. Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and offer appropriate advice on preventive care and lifestyle modifications.

3. Referrals and Collaborative Care: Refer patients to specialists and coordinate their care as necessary. Communicate and collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, specialists, and allied healthcare providers, to ensure comprehensive patient management.

4. Medical Records and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records for all patient encounters, including diagnoses, treatment plans, medications prescribed, and follow-up instructions. Adhere to patient confidentiality and privacy guidelines.

5. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

6. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

7. Effective management of long-term conditions

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

9. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles if they become implemented within the practice

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

11. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload plus collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals within the organization, including nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, and social workers, to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of care.

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

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

14. Continuous Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest medical advancements, guidelines, and best practices by participating in continuing medical education (CME) activities, attending conferences, and reading relevant literature. Apply acquired knowledge to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes.

15. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of QOF

16. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

17. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

18. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

19. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

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

21. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

22. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

23. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

24. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

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)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• Full GMC registration
• On Performers List
• Clear Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

Desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence to in order to deal effectively with complex and sensitive patient information, distressed or aggressive patients, or those with an impaired level of understanding.
• Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other services.
• Ability to perform holistic assessment, critically analyse complex patient information or situations.
• Ability to critically analyse patient information or situations and make clinical judgements and decisions as to the best course of action.
• Strong IT skills.
• Effectively utilise resources
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in clinical history taking.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Planning and organising.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• High level of Integrity and loyalty
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated and proactive.
• Forward thinker.

Experience

Essential

• Primary Care Experience

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.

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

Cropredy Surgery

Address

Claydon Road

Cropredy

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX17 1FB

Employer's website

https://www.cropredy-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)