Job summary
Salaried GP(s) for expanding
Luton practice, situated on the north side of Luton with excellent transport
links. We are currently looking for a Salaried GP(s) to join our traditional
but forward-thinking friendly practice for up to 4 sessions per week, (Wednesday
and Friday) You would be working as part
of a Multidisciplinary team, caring for a diverse patient group in a very
well-maintained purpose built practice building. We are a Training Practice and
use System 1 Clinical System. High QoF achievers.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of the
role include: Undertaking a variety of duties including:- on call, surgery
consultations, telephone consultations, checking and signing repeat
prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence
in a timely fashion, also when required visiting patients at home. Making
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems,
whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the
organisation. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated
and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early
signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with
patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
Providing health education. Recording clear consultation notes to agreed
standards. Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QoF
requirements. Delivering enhanced services. Compiling and issuing computer
generated acute and repeat prescriptions. All general duties and
responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
Larkside Practice is a busy
training practice in Luton. We are part of eQuality PCN Network comprising of five
local practices. We are looking for a caring, hard working and focused GP to
join our practice, working as part of the team with other GPs. We have a full
administrative support team, ANP, Practice Nurses HCA, Phlebotomists,
Pharmacist. We host AAA Scanning, CAMHS and Mental Health Link Worker. We work
as a team in a busy, friendly caring atmosphere.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working day lasts from
around 9.00 a.m. until 6.30 p.m. but this can vary. There are many
opportunities to work flexibly or part time.
What to expect there are usually
two sessions with patients held each day, with appointments lasting about ten
minutes each. Youll work as part of a large multidisciplinary team that can
include nurses and pharmacist. Youll make home visits between sessions for
patients who are unable to attend the surgery. Telephone consultations are
becoming more common and the use of different forms of media is likely to
expand in the future. We endeavour to ensure a work/life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working day lasts from
around 9.00 a.m. until 6.30 p.m. but this can vary. There are many
opportunities to work flexibly or part time.
What to expect there are usually
two sessions with patients held each day, with appointments lasting about ten
minutes each. Youll work as part of a large multidisciplinary team that can
include nurses and pharmacist. Youll make home visits between sessions for
patients who are unable to attend the surgery. Telephone consultations are
becoming more common and the use of different forms of media is likely to
expand in the future. We endeavour to ensure a work/life balance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We would expect your skills to include:-
- Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management and primary prevention and screening services
- Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your annual mandatory training is in date.
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and health and safety
- Commitment to life long learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working in a GP Practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- You will have the following qualifications:-
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
- Up to date with annual Statutory Mandatory Training
- A full clean driving licence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We would expect your skills to include:-
- Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management and primary prevention and screening services
- Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your annual mandatory training is in date.
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and health and safety
- Commitment to life long learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working in a GP Practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- You will have the following qualifications:-
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
- Up to date with annual Statutory Mandatory Training
- A full clean driving licence
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).
