Job summary
Waterfoot
Medical Practice are looking to recruit a part time (6 sessions) salaried GP to
join our friendly and progressive practice.
We are a large GP training practice serving a
population of over 9,100 patients.
The Practice has a successful track record of delivering high quality
primary care services and this is an opportunity for someone to be part of our
team.
Main duties of the job
We
are seeking a caring and committed doctor who is able to demonstrate high
standards of clinical care, and is willing to work as part of a highly
motivated team.
In
return, you will have the opportunity to develop a clinical interest in an
agreed specialty and we will provide support with learning, including minor
surgery and other enhanced services training opportunities.
About us
We
offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and flexible working
arrangements, six weeks annual leave (pro rota for part time), plus study leave
for professional development.
The
post offers access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
Candidates must have Current GMC registration and be included on the GP
register.
For
an informal discussion please contact Mrs Gill Barnard on 01706 253293 or
email: gill.barnard@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will 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.
Clinical
Responsibilities
In
accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make
him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery
consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home,
checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork
and correspondence in a timely fashion
Making
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether
self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the
organisation
Assessing
the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed
problems
Screening
patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
In
consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management
protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing
counselling and health education
Admitting
or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care
providers as appropriate
Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting
data for audit purposes
Compiling
and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding
hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing
in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever
this is clinically appropriate
In
general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and
responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will 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.
Clinical
Responsibilities
In
accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make
him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery
consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home,
checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork
and correspondence in a timely fashion
Making
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether
self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the
organisation
Assessing
the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed
problems
Screening
patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
In
consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management
protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing
counselling and health education
Admitting
or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care
providers as appropriate
Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting
data for audit purposes
Compiling
and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding
hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing
in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever
this is clinically appropriate
In
general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and
responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
- Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) or acceptable equivalent
- Eligible to be on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- DBS clearance
- Have had an annual NHS appraisal if more than one year post CCT
- Current registration with the GMC and appropriate membership of a recognised medical defence organisation
Desirable
- MRCGP
- Evidence of CPD activities
- Minor surgery training and/or experience
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
- Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
Desirable
- Evidence of independent working in General Practice
- Experience of supporting service change
- Teaching of GP Reg / F2 / Medical students / Nursing students
- Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
- Evidence of participation in Audit
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Skills
Essential
- Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Commitment to education and training
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent record keeping skills
- Confident in using MS Word
- Confident in using Email
- Excellent time management
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Team player
Desirable
- Familiar with clinical IT system EMISweb
- Familiarity with READ coding in Medical Records
- Confident with additional software, excel, powerpoint
- Flexibility
- Leadership experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
- Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) or acceptable equivalent
- Eligible to be on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- DBS clearance
- Have had an annual NHS appraisal if more than one year post CCT
- Current registration with the GMC and appropriate membership of a recognised medical defence organisation
Desirable
- MRCGP
- Evidence of CPD activities
- Minor surgery training and/or experience
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
- Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
Desirable
- Evidence of independent working in General Practice
- Experience of supporting service change
- Teaching of GP Reg / F2 / Medical students / Nursing students
- Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
- Evidence of participation in Audit
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Skills
Essential
- Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Commitment to education and training
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent record keeping skills
- Confident in using MS Word
- Confident in using Email
- Excellent time management
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Team player
Desirable
- Familiar with clinical IT system EMISweb
- Familiarity with READ coding in Medical Records
- Confident with additional software, excel, powerpoint
- Flexibility
- Leadership experience
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
