Salaried General Practitioner

Cleveleys Group Practice

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Job summary

We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our existing highly skilled team for a minimum of two sessions per week.

The practice is friendly, forward thinking, operating Emis Web clinical system and is committed to providing a high quality service to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The Salaried GP will deal with a variety of health needs for our practice population, ensuring the highest standards of care for all patients. They will undertake a wide range of duties, including telephone and face to face consultations, home visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions via EPS and dealing with queries and paperwork in a timely manner.

About us

This is a busy practice, with a list size of approximately 13,100 patients and an above average elderly population.

We have a highly skilled and experienced clinical team including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCA's, Nurse Associate, Practice Pharmacist and Care Co-ordinator.

CQC rated the practice as Outstanding

Date posted

19 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A1553-24-0000

Job locations

Kelso Avenue

Thornton-cleveleys

Lancashire

FY5 3LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

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:

  • The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
  • The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
  • Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
  • Effective management of long-term conditions
  • Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
  • On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
  • To undertake home visits where appropriate
  • Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
  • Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
  • Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
  • Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
  • Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
  • Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
  • Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
  • Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
  • Prepare and complete the revalidation process
  • Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
  • Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
  • Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
  • Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Job description

Job responsibilities

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:

  • The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
  • The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
  • Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
  • Effective management of long-term conditions
  • Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
  • On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
  • To undertake home visits where appropriate
  • Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
  • Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
  • Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
  • Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
  • Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
  • Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
  • Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
  • Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
  • Prepare and complete the revalidation process
  • Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
  • Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
  • Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
  • Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • EMIS user skills
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
  • Experience with clinical risk management

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
  • General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • EMIS user skills
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
  • Experience with clinical risk management

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
  • General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

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

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

Cleveleys Group Practice

Address

Kelso Avenue

Thornton-cleveleys

Lancashire

FY5 3LF


Employer's website

https://www.cleveleysgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cleveleys Group Practice

Address

Kelso Avenue

Thornton-cleveleys

Lancashire

FY5 3LF


Employer's website

https://www.cleveleysgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lucy Fairhead

lucy.fairhead@nhs.net

01253829835

Date posted

19 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A1553-24-0000

Job locations

Kelso Avenue

Thornton-cleveleys

Lancashire

FY5 3LF


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