General Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary 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:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, Docman correspondence and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share (pro rata) of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF and IIF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instillan ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieveing the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Other responsibilities within the organisation

Essential

• -To be aware of, and comply with, all relevant practice policies/guidelines. e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and GDPR
• -Ensuring up to date yearly appraisals
• -To support the primary health care team in all quality initiatives, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework, the Care Quality Commission and others as may arise from time to time.
• -To attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• -To work collaboratively with other members of the Primary Health Care Team, including participating in multi-disciplinary meetings, significant event analyses and other activities in the interest of individual and team development and improved care of patients.
• -To maintain an interest in the practice programme for training and education, and contribute effectively to the educational development of learners who may (at different times) be attached to the practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• -Qualified General Practitioner
• -GMC Registration
• -NHS Performers List registration
• -Appropriate defense indemnity
• -MRCGP

Experience

Essential

• -Experience of practicing as a GP in the UK
• -Excellent clinical communication and interpersonal skills
• -Committed to the delivery of high quality clinical care within a framework of Clinical Governance.
• -Awareness of local Safeguarding policies and relevant legislative guidance
• -Knowledge and understanding of a range of NHS primary care and community services.
• -Integrated approach to team working and a willingness to fully participate in Practice Meetings.
• -Good presentation skills and the ability to share good practice
• -Proof of vaccination and immunity status in accordance with the Department of Health guidelines.
• -Full UK Driving license
• -Enhanced DBS clearance

Desirable

• -EMIS Web and Docman experience

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

Delamere Medical Practice

Address

Timperley Health Centre

169 Grove Lane

Timperley

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 6PH

Employer's website

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