Job summary
To work
as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical
services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of
clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the
post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice,
contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example,
maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the
multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job (Salaried GP):
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Deliver effective, high-quality medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract.
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Prescribe in accordance with local and national guidance.
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Manage long-term conditions and provide continuity of care.
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Complete administrative tasks promptly, including referrals and repeat prescriptions.
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Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor roles on a rotational basis.
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Maintain accurate, compliant clinical records.
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Share practice workload equitably and work collaboratively with colleagues.
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Follow clinical guidelines, contribute to audits, and support quality improvement initiatives.
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Take responsibility for specific QOF areas as delegated.
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Attend and contribute to practice meetings.
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Engage in practice development including governance, training, finance, and HR.
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Comply with appraisal and revalidation requirements.
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Commit to ongoing professional development and support CPD within the team.
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Contribute to the training of medical students across disciplines.
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Support partners in achieving practice objectives, including financial efficiency.
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Adhere to practice policies and protocols, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
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Encourage collaborative working and effective communication across all staff.
About us
We are a well-established, friendly, and forward-thinking GP practice caring for around 12,500 patients under a GMS contract. Our team is made up of five dedicated GP partners supported by a strong multidisciplinary team who work closely together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. We are a busy practice with an excellent reputation locally, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment where every member of staff is valued.
Our clinicians are well supported by skilled nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and an efficient administrative team, enabling us to maintain high standards while also focusing on work-life balance. We actively encourage professional development and innovation, and we take pride in being a practice where teamwork, mutual support, and excellent patient care are at the heart of what we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job (Salaried GP):
-
Deliver effective, high-quality medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract.
-
Prescribe in accordance with local and national guidance.
-
Manage long-term conditions and provide continuity of care.
-
Complete administrative tasks promptly, including referrals and repeat prescriptions.
-
Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor roles on a rotational basis.
-
Maintain accurate, compliant clinical records.
-
Share practice workload equitably and work collaboratively with colleagues.
-
Follow clinical guidelines, contribute to audits, and support quality improvement initiatives.
-
Take responsibility for specific QOF areas as delegated.
-
Attend and contribute to practice meetings.
-
Engage in practice development including governance, training, finance, and HR.
-
Comply with appraisal and revalidation requirements.
-
Commit to ongoing professional development and support CPD within the team.
-
Contribute to the training of medical students across disciplines.
-
Support partners in achieving practice objectives, including financial efficiency.
-
Adhere to practice policies and protocols, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
-
Encourage collaborative working and effective communication across all staff.
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
a.
Participate
in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Participate in the review of significant and
near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job (Salaried GP):
-
Deliver effective, high-quality medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract.
-
Prescribe in accordance with local and national guidance.
-
Manage long-term conditions and provide continuity of care.
-
Complete administrative tasks promptly, including referrals and repeat prescriptions.
-
Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor roles on a rotational basis.
-
Maintain accurate, compliant clinical records.
-
Share practice workload equitably and work collaboratively with colleagues.
-
Follow clinical guidelines, contribute to audits, and support quality improvement initiatives.
-
Take responsibility for specific QOF areas as delegated.
-
Attend and contribute to practice meetings.
-
Engage in practice development including governance, training, finance, and HR.
-
Comply with appraisal and revalidation requirements.
-
Commit to ongoing professional development and support CPD within the team.
-
Contribute to the training of medical students across disciplines.
-
Support partners in achieving practice objectives, including financial efficiency.
-
Adhere to practice policies and protocols, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
-
Encourage collaborative working and effective communication across all staff.
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
a.
Participate
in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Participate in the review of significant and
near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent people skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Analytical person with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Elevated levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively uses resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent people skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Analytical person with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Elevated levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively uses resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
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).
