Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our hardworking multidisciplinary team, working 6 sessions per week. This is a permanent post.
This post will be under the BMA model contract with pro rata CPD and annual leave.
We would require the right candidate to cover all aspects of the GP role including a share of duty clinic, care home project and extended access.
A competitive salary for the right candidate would be offered.
We are a training Practice supporting GP Registrars, 4th year Medical Students and Pre Reg Pharmacists. We are accepting new ways of working to address clinical and workforce issues facing Primary Care.
Our CQC rating is good.
Main duties of the job
The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of enhanced services including:
- In person consultations
- Telephone consultations
- Visiting patients at home and in care homes
- Checking and signing prescriptions
- Covering duty clinic on a shared rotation
- Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required
- Clinical administration
About us
We are a large practice located in Warrington serving a population of around 12523 patients. The practice has a friendly, supportive team who work closely. This consists of 6 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, 3 advanced nurse practitioners, 4 practice nurses, 2 pharmacy technicians, 2 healthcare assistants, 3 Managers and a team of 13 Administrators.
We are part of an active PCN and have good working relationships while sharing good practice with one another. Through our PCN we employ a multidisciplinary team of clinicians to support our practice staff and patients, home visiting team of Paramedics, Mental Health Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Health and Wellbeing coaches, Dieticians, Pharmacists, GP Assistants and Social Prescribers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, the successful candidate
will undertake a variety of duties, including surgery face to face
consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home
and in care homes, checking and signing prescriptions and dealing with medication
queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Actioning a share of
blood results and incoming clinical documents electronically. Referring patients
for specialist input. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to
agreed standards including coding for QOF.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, the successful candidate
will undertake a variety of duties, including surgery face to face
consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home
and in care homes, checking and signing prescriptions and dealing with medication
queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Actioning a share of
blood results and incoming clinical documents electronically. Referring patients
for specialist input. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to
agreed standards including coding for QOF.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Good communication skills
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Understanding of when to seek assistance
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to continuing professional development including peer review.
- Motivated and Trustworthy.
- Flexible and a Good Timekeeper
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Good general physical health and fitness to fulfil job requirements
- Hepatitis B immunisation
- Driving licence
- Own transport
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Good communication skills
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Understanding of when to seek assistance
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to continuing professional development including peer review.
- Motivated and Trustworthy.
- Flexible and a Good Timekeeper
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Good general physical health and fitness to fulfil job requirements
- Hepatitis B immunisation
- Driving licence
- Own transport
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).