Job summary
Allerton Medical Centre is looking for a part-time or full time GP (4-9 sessions per week) who wants to progress their career and is excited by the prospect of joining a practice at the start of our next phase of development. We don't expect you to fit into a mould and we want you to contribute and help us innovate.
Most
important is that you are looking to be part of a proactive and developing
practice and are excited by the opportunity we can provide to work with a
varied patient population and a fantastic practice team. We
have big ideas and we are looking for one or more salaried GP (who may have a longer term
interest in partnership) to join us in our transformation.
Main duties of the job
Who are you?
You are looking for an opportunity to be in on the ground,
excited about the opportunity to be a part of growing a new practice culture. You
appreciate the advantages of a small practice whilst being clear-sighted about
developing future opportunities in primary care and have the skills to drive
improvements to the way we work. You will relish the challenge and the reward
of a varied patient population, with a broad range of needs including some of
our citizens most in need of support.
About us
Who are we?
We are a new business emerging from two small practices coming together to provide our patients with continuity of care, building on the strength of an integrated business function. We are bringing together two great teams of people who have a deep-seated commitment to our patients, firmly believing in the principle that Small is Still Beautiful when it comes to our direct patient care.
We will develop a practice to meet the challenges of the changing face of primary care, building on different roles and skills across the team to provide a high standard of care and maintaining a sustainable work/life balance. We will continue to work and lead within an active and forward-thinking PCN to share knowledge and support across the community.
We are committed to exploring technology and new ways of working such as online and group consultations.
The technical bits:
· GMS Contract - 3 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, 1 ACP, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs and 1 phlebotomist.
· 10,000 patients across two sites
· S1 supported by Ardens
· PCN Clinical Director and Co-Lead PCN Practice Manager. LMC Rep.
· BMA model contract
· Total triage, care navigation and document management in place.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
support the GP partners in the Practice to manage a busy, interesting clinical
caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading
on key disease areas (monitoring trends in treatment, staff training and
prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a
diverse suburban patient list; Including Directed Enhanced Services
commissioning, patient participation and health promotion.
To adopt, adapt and exploit the clinical systems, digital solutions and new ways of working such as online consultations, group consultations, text and email communication to engage with patients in their care.
To work as part of a full practice team that values contribution from all roles and engages to mutually support each other to provide the best patient experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
support the GP partners in the Practice to manage a busy, interesting clinical
caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading
on key disease areas (monitoring trends in treatment, staff training and
prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a
diverse suburban patient list; Including Directed Enhanced Services
commissioning, patient participation and health promotion.
To adopt, adapt and exploit the clinical systems, digital solutions and new ways of working such as online consultations, group consultations, text and email communication to engage with patients in their care.
To work as part of a full practice team that values contribution from all roles and engages to mutually support each other to provide the best patient experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and previous experience of general practice
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical practice skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Worked satisfactorily in a flat organisational structure
- Worked effectively as a team member
- Good organisational skills demonstrated by delivering own work effectively in complex environments
- Demonstrates strong analytical and objective thinking skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients from areas of social deprivation and/or health inequality.
- Demonstrated effective time management and prioritisation
- Proven experience in generating and leading the implementation of improvement initiatives
- Experience of managing change projects e.g. changes to services, pathways or working arrangements
- Ability & willingness to act as a service user advocate
- Awareness of the social context of general health care for individuals and the population
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and previous experience of general practice
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical practice skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Worked satisfactorily in a flat organisational structure
- Worked effectively as a team member
- Good organisational skills demonstrated by delivering own work effectively in complex environments
- Demonstrates strong analytical and objective thinking skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients from areas of social deprivation and/or health inequality.
- Demonstrated effective time management and prioritisation
- Proven experience in generating and leading the implementation of improvement initiatives
- Experience of managing change projects e.g. changes to services, pathways or working arrangements
- Ability & willingness to act as a service user advocate
- Awareness of the social context of general health care for individuals and the population
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).