Salaried/ Locum GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

Maintaining the highest clinical standards at all times and in accordance with accepted good medical practice, relevant National and local clinical guidelines and various clinical protocols of the practice.

Encourage and support the GP provision of the services to promote the medical and clinical services delivery in a timely manner as per CCG Practice contract.

Consulting with patients both face to face and over the telephone. Transferring of relevant clinical information of patients to other medical and nursing staff both within and external, regarding patients under care of those referred to other places for further treatment of follow-up.

Recording all contact with patients into the patients records on the electronic medical records system (the system used by the practice is EMIS Web)

Making appropriate referrals for patients via the Choose & Book system. Using the computer to generate all repeat prescriptions including RA Repeat Dispensing and prescription for Blister packs for patients ONLY for very old and disabled patients.

Taking appropriate and necessary action with the blood tests, urine test, x-ray and smear tests etc results which are received via the lab links. Calling and informing patients of their results wherever necessary.

Reading the mail/post which is received. Making comments and also entering them onto the system in the Consultation mode. (ie Externally)

Summarising briefly the hospital letters and summaries which are received for patients registered at the practice and recording them on the Consultation screen of the medical records of the patients.

Undertake home visits, and care of practice patients in

nursing homes or residential homes. When home visits are undertaken entering them in the consultation as Home Visit on the patients medical records. The prescriptions issued by hand during a home visit should be generated as O outside or B by hand.

You will take the necessary steps to action the Alerts which appear for the patients during your consultation.

You will play an active role in helping the practice to achieve the maximum QOF points during the year. Undertake the review of defined patient group and update the clinical data on the computer templates.

Undertake annual appraisal and revalidation. Contribute to the development of ideas, strategies and policies which will promote efficiency and well-being of the service delivery by attending practice education meetings, business meetings, and PHCT meetings. Keep up to date with advances in medicine and practices.

Promote the application of standards, protocols and codes of practice as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical Council, all other RoyalColleges and Councils applicable to the staff within the practice, Department of Health, Primary Care Trusts and all other regulatory and standard setting organizations

Assist in the delivery of the service and promotion of policies made by the practice

Ensure patient notes are fit for purpose, information entered on EMIS and filed in accordance with appropriate protocol

Good prescribing and medicines management.

1. NICE guidance and DH directives
2. Good Prescribing Practice as defined by British National Formulary (BNF) guidance from Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain on the safe and secure handling of medicines
3. Controlled Drugs legislation
4. Shared protocols agreed between the PCT and other NHS providers
5. Locally specified Patient Group Directions

Have in place suitable guidance to ensure that when referrals are made for patients to see other medical service providers, adequate information is given to the personnel to whom the patient has been referred for proper assessment to be made

Be supportive of any complaints policy and procedure to ensure proper investigation and appropriate follow-up action in the event of a complaint being made against any aspect of the service provided or any personal provider of the service

Completing disability forms, Blue Badge forms, reports for Insurance purposes, DVLA forms, etc for patients who have consulted with you. The payments for this additional work can be claimed by you.

When doing 6/12 repeat dispensing you must check the BP, Blood tests, PFR, Medication review, & the next due date.

Administrative Duties

You will take part in your PDP and attend relevant training events and workshop organised by the local Providers and the PCT

You will work with all members of the primary health care team, to assist the practice in delivery quality care to the registered patients.

You will attend the Practice and the Primary Health Care team meetings held in the practice and contribute constructively towards them

You must be willing to undertake additional courses or training to meet the needs of the practice population and adapt working practice to meet the changing circumstances and service developments

This job description is variable in the light of changing circumstances. The post will change and develop with changes in the NHS and general practice, as well as external change e.g. IT, changes in the job description may be expected

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time as the employer and employee review at appraisal

Person Specification for Salaried GP

Knowledge, skills, experience and Qualifications required

Essential

Desirable

Full GMC registration, JCTGP certificate, Medical Defence union, Certificate of Hep B vaccination and Certificate of CRB check.

UK permit or the right to work in the United Kingdom

GP Vocational or additional experience in General Practice nMRCGP or certificate

Performers list or right to apply

Commitment to professional development

Knowledge of the NHS

You will have the ability to manage your own workload and work on your own initiative. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Understand the importance of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness

Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues and health and social policy

You will be able to work and perform well under pressure and also meet tight deadlines. Identify excellent knowledge of clinical skills in current area of practice.

Able to develop and introduce practice protocols and deliver high standards of researched based clinical care

You will be able to get on with other members of the team and work well in a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge of Health promotion and its application in Primary Care. Knowledge of QOF, Enhanced services and Local guidelines including NICE

Some knowledge and views of factors affecting the provision of health services in a cultural diverse area like Newham

Evidence of continued professional development. A willingness to undertake additional courses/study to meet the needs of the position

Must be willing to adapt working practice to meet the changing circumstances and service developments

Self motivated and self directed. Willing to supervise/teach other staff ie HCA/ Nurse/Medical students

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS

Experience

Essential

• None

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

East End Medical Centre

Address

61 Plashet Road

London

E13 0QA

Employer's website

https://www.eastendmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)