Job summary
A highly regarded GP training practice in Amersham is now seeking a part time Salaried GP, to join them, with a mutual view to Partnership in time. Rectory Meadow Surgery is situated in Old Amersham and serves 10,600 patients.
GPs are supported by an experienced and developed nursing team and as part of Mid Chiltern PCN a mature and diverse range of additional roles, including Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Pharmacy Team, First Contact Practitioners, Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators.
The sessions and working days are flexible, we are looking for 4 - 8 sessions and we are happy to negotiate for the right candidate. The practice is working towards streamlining the day with regards to the amount of administration by using modern technology and good multi-disciplinary working
- Offering 4-8 sessions, with flexibility of working days and session timings
- List size of circa 250patients per session
- Successful GP training practice with 2 trainers
Package and Benefits
- Competitive sessional amount dependent on experience
- Medical indemnity included
- BMA model contract
- NHS Pension scheme enrolment
- Support for development of special interests
- Potential voew to Partnership in time
Main duties of the job
Main purpose of the role:
Manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will
also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas
(monitoring trends in treatment, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing
appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list. The post holder will hold a registered list dependent on
sessions worked.
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 and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging,
visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and
dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and
examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral
letters NHS/private/e-referral, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
The post holder will hold a patient list and take part in the oncall rota.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
(avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) including EPS;
The post-holder will be expected to undertake all duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
We are a GP
Practice situated in Old Amersham providing General Medical Services to over
10,500 patients. We have 4 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GP's and as a training practice sometimes up to 3 GP Trainees. The GPs are supported by a strong nursing
team with a wealth of general nursing and chronic disease management
experience.
As part of Rectory
Meadow Surgery we will help you be the best you can be. Everything we do is
focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. We
want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded and we offer a competitive
package of pay and benefits.
We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life
balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life
around your home life.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note we retain the right
to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is
appointed.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory
pre-employment checks.
At Rectory Meadow Surgery, we actively promote diversity and equal
opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging,
visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and
dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and
examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral
letters NHS/private/e-referral, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner;
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation;
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based patient consultation
notes to agreed standards ;
Collecting data for audit purposes;
Potentially extended hours sessions as agreed by the partnership.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
(avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) including EPS;
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or nationally agreed guidelines
(in the absence of locally agreed ones).
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal
duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
From time to time there may be extra duties/responsibilities that may
be required of the post-holder. These will be agreed with the Lead Partner, but
there will be an expectation that new duties/responsibilities will be part of
the role.
Other responsibilities with the
Practice:
Supporting the GP Trainer with teaching and training of doctors and
nurses (it is a GP Training Practice with GP Registrars and Foundation Year
doctors);
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice
policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, paper light; data
protection, health and safety, annual QOF, enhanced services and PCN obligations.
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based
best practice (including annual appraisals and revalidation);
Maintaining a personal professional portfolio;
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the
organisation;
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records;
Attending training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the
practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to
ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated
funding
Representing the practice at meetings as the need arises i.e. PCN /
Locality.
To be professional at all times and maintain a formal dress code.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging,
visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and
dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and
examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral
letters NHS/private/e-referral, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner;
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation;
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based patient consultation
notes to agreed standards ;
Collecting data for audit purposes;
Potentially extended hours sessions as agreed by the partnership.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
(avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) including EPS;
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or nationally agreed guidelines
(in the absence of locally agreed ones).
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal
duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
From time to time there may be extra duties/responsibilities that may
be required of the post-holder. These will be agreed with the Lead Partner, but
there will be an expectation that new duties/responsibilities will be part of
the role.
Other responsibilities with the
Practice:
Supporting the GP Trainer with teaching and training of doctors and
nurses (it is a GP Training Practice with GP Registrars and Foundation Year
doctors);
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice
policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, paper light; data
protection, health and safety, annual QOF, enhanced services and PCN obligations.
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based
best practice (including annual appraisals and revalidation);
Maintaining a personal professional portfolio;
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the
organisation;
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records;
Attending training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the
practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to
ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated
funding
Representing the practice at meetings as the need arises i.e. PCN /
Locality.
To be professional at all times and maintain a formal dress code.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in General Practice
- Completion of GP Vocational Training
- Registered with GMC and on National Performers List
Desirable
- Elderly Medicine
- Family Planning/Contraception
- Coil Fitting/Implants
- Minor Surgery Qualification
- Antenatal and Postnatal care
- Lead on a disease / therapeutic area i.e. Diabetes / Respiratory / Menopause
Experience
Essential
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to contribute to multi-professional working
- Ability to work well within the practice team and with limited supervision
- Evidence of accountability
- Experience of contribution working with Partners towards QOF, PCN IIF, Local and national Enhanced services and other contractual obligations held by the practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT Clinical Systems (EMIS, Docman)
- Understanding of the Principles of clinical audit
- Be willing to support & work with GP Trainees, Foundation Year Doctors, Medical students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in General Practice
- Completion of GP Vocational Training
- Registered with GMC and on National Performers List
Desirable
- Elderly Medicine
- Family Planning/Contraception
- Coil Fitting/Implants
- Minor Surgery Qualification
- Antenatal and Postnatal care
- Lead on a disease / therapeutic area i.e. Diabetes / Respiratory / Menopause
Experience
Essential
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to contribute to multi-professional working
- Ability to work well within the practice team and with limited supervision
- Evidence of accountability
- Experience of contribution working with Partners towards QOF, PCN IIF, Local and national Enhanced services and other contractual obligations held by the practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT Clinical Systems (EMIS, Docman)
- Understanding of the Principles of clinical audit
- Be willing to support & work with GP Trainees, Foundation Year Doctors, Medical students
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).
