Salaried GP
Walkden Medical Centre
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Job summary
A thriving practice with 8600 patients, we are looking for a Salaried GP to join our well-established and supportive practice due to retirement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide general medical services, manage a 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.
Applications also welcome from newly qualified GPs as part of the fellowship programme.
About us
About us:
- Purpose built surgery premises, located near town centre with good transport links.
- Stable partnership of 6 GP Partners.
- Supported by GP Partners, Salaried GP, 3 x Practice Nurses, HCA, and an experienced and extremely supportive administration/reception team.
- Whole team take pride in delivering high quality, compassionate care.
- Established medical student practice working in partnership with Manchester University, currently with GP trainees/medical students.
- Low visit threshold.
- Workflow Optimisation - minimal Docman.
- Supported by 2 x Pharmacists & 1 Pharmacy Technician.
- Active member of Walkden & Little Hulton PCN with excellent relations with other member practices. Access to MSK Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners and Paramedics.
- Competitive salary and annual leave.
Date posted
04 April 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0630-23-5602
Job locations
2 Hodge Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3AT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salaried GP Job Description
Reporting to: The Practice GP Partners (clinically)
The Practice Manager (administratively)
Hours of work: 4-8 sessions per week to include a share of home visits, on-call duties, and clinical admin.
Contract type: Permanent Salaried GP.
Clinical responsibilities:
Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract and additional enhanced services where appropriate.
In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, on-call duties, telephone consultations and queries, home visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, pathology results, referral letters and other correspondence in a timely manner.
The post-holder will work an on-call sessions on a rota basis and where necessary be flexible to cover sickness/holiday absence alongside the GP Partners.
Routine sessions will consist of 15 patients, to include telephone, video and face to face consultations.
The post-holder, during working hours will contribute to the Docman, prescription signing and queries, pathology results and home visits on a rota basis in conjunction with and as agreed with the GP Partners.
Record clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation notes to agreed standards using EMIS Web.
Make professional decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred form other health care workers within the practice.
Assess the health care need 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 current practice disease management protocols, develop care plans for health.
Collect data for audit purposes.
Prescribe in accordance with the GMMG prescribing formulary, in conjunction with script switch, whenever this is clinically appropriate.
Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, following practice, local and national prescribing protocols/guidelines and deal with any queries accordingly.
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Ensuring full accreditation which will include full and unrestricted registration with the GMC, membership of an appropriate defence body and delivery of annual evidence for appraisal or accreditation purposes in keeping with National requirements at any time
Other responsibilities with the Practice:
Awareness of and compliance with all practice policies/guidelines, e.g., prescribing, safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, health and safety, QOF, Enhanced Services, Primary Care Standards and CQC Registration.
Attend training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a
business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Equality and Diversity
Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity
Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care
Undertake any training required to meet the needs of the practice
Personal/Professional Development
In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days/e-learning necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, annual GP Appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues and participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews.
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources. He/she will also contribute to the overall team-working of the Practice putting the needs of the Practice first.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members, health care providers and external agencies.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Contribution to the planning and implementation of services
The post-holder will:
Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
Participate in audit where appropriate.
Work with the Partners and Management Team to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.
Teamworking
Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care
Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success
Safeguarding
To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to the Salaried GPs role within the organisation.
To also be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable adults in relation to the Salaried GPs role, which will include recognising the types and signs of abuse and neglect and ensuring that the Safeguarding Lead is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which the Salaried GP may have in relation to safeguarding adults and/or child protection.
Everyone within the practice has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The practice ensures that local Child Protection and Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures are adhered to by all members of staff.
Flexibility
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in relation to the duties undertaken and location of work where required by the practice. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances at a personal or organisational level. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder through the appraisal and review process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salaried GP Job Description
Reporting to: The Practice GP Partners (clinically)
The Practice Manager (administratively)
Hours of work: 4-8 sessions per week to include a share of home visits, on-call duties, and clinical admin.
Contract type: Permanent Salaried GP.
Clinical responsibilities:
Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract and additional enhanced services where appropriate.
In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, on-call duties, telephone consultations and queries, home visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, pathology results, referral letters and other correspondence in a timely manner.
The post-holder will work an on-call sessions on a rota basis and where necessary be flexible to cover sickness/holiday absence alongside the GP Partners.
Routine sessions will consist of 15 patients, to include telephone, video and face to face consultations.
The post-holder, during working hours will contribute to the Docman, prescription signing and queries, pathology results and home visits on a rota basis in conjunction with and as agreed with the GP Partners.
Record clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation notes to agreed standards using EMIS Web.
Make professional decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred form other health care workers within the practice.
Assess the health care need 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 current practice disease management protocols, develop care plans for health.
Collect data for audit purposes.
Prescribe in accordance with the GMMG prescribing formulary, in conjunction with script switch, whenever this is clinically appropriate.
Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, following practice, local and national prescribing protocols/guidelines and deal with any queries accordingly.
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Ensuring full accreditation which will include full and unrestricted registration with the GMC, membership of an appropriate defence body and delivery of annual evidence for appraisal or accreditation purposes in keeping with National requirements at any time
Other responsibilities with the Practice:
Awareness of and compliance with all practice policies/guidelines, e.g., prescribing, safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, health and safety, QOF, Enhanced Services, Primary Care Standards and CQC Registration.
Attend training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a
business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Equality and Diversity
Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity
Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care
Undertake any training required to meet the needs of the practice
Personal/Professional Development
In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days/e-learning necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, annual GP Appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues and participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews.
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources. He/she will also contribute to the overall team-working of the Practice putting the needs of the Practice first.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members, health care providers and external agencies.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Contribution to the planning and implementation of services
The post-holder will:
Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
Participate in audit where appropriate.
Work with the Partners and Management Team to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.
Teamworking
Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care
Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success
Safeguarding
To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to the Salaried GPs role within the organisation.
To also be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable adults in relation to the Salaried GPs role, which will include recognising the types and signs of abuse and neglect and ensuring that the Safeguarding Lead is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which the Salaried GP may have in relation to safeguarding adults and/or child protection.
Everyone within the practice has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The practice ensures that local Child Protection and Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures are adhered to by all members of staff.
Flexibility
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in relation to the duties undertaken and location of work where required by the practice. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances at a personal or organisational level. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder through the appraisal and review process
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Vocational training
- Commitment to professional/peer group learning
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
Other
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and a recognised medical defence organisation.
- Must also be registered and approved on the Medical Performers List
- Pre-employment checks all SGPs will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to being approved to join the practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in General Practice
- Completion of GP vocational training
Desirable
- Minor Surgery Qualification
- 6-8 week baby checks
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to contribute to multi-professional working
- Ability to work well within the practice team
- Evidence of accountability
- Experience of contribution working with Partners towards QOF, PCN, Local and national Enhanced services and Standards and other contractual obligations held by the practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT Clinical Systems (EMIS, Docman)
- Understanding of the Principles of clinical audit
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Vocational training
- Commitment to professional/peer group learning
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
Other
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and a recognised medical defence organisation.
- Must also be registered and approved on the Medical Performers List
- Pre-employment checks all SGPs will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to being approved to join the practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in General Practice
- Completion of GP vocational training
Desirable
- Minor Surgery Qualification
- 6-8 week baby checks
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to contribute to multi-professional working
- Ability to work well within the practice team
- Evidence of accountability
- Experience of contribution working with Partners towards QOF, PCN, Local and national Enhanced services and Standards and other contractual obligations held by the practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT Clinical Systems (EMIS, Docman)
- Understanding of the Principles of clinical audit
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Walkden Medical Centre
Address
2 Hodge Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.walkdenmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Walkden Medical Centre
Address
2 Hodge Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.walkdenmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Date posted
04 April 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0630-23-5602
Job locations
2 Hodge Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3AT
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