Salaried Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice/UTC timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties in a timely manner including: - - surgery and UTC consultations - managing emergencies - telephone and online consultations - triaging and visiting patients at home - checking and signing repeat prescriptions - request clinically appropriate tests and manage results referral letters (NHS and private),paperwork and correspondence - patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice

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 computer based consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing electronic acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines;

In general the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care and uphold GMC professional standards

Other responsibilities within the Practice:

Support other team members by providing clinical advice within scope of expertise

Promote a learning environment for patients, nurses and other health professionals.

Contribute to the planning and implementation of teaching for the multidisciplinary team and students associated with the practice

Compliance with all relevant National and Practice policies/guidelines available via intranet including but not limited to:- - Prescribing and QOF standards - Confidentiality - Safeguarding - Data protection - Health and safety - CQC quality standards

A commitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice;

Maintaining personal appraisal documentation and appraisal/revalidation requirements

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 (eg Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc).

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately;

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Health and Safety

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health and Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines;

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks;

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills;

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards;

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation;

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues;

Personal/ Professional Development

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such as training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, annual GP appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development;

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues, quality and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews;

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision;

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance;

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs;

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. He/she will also contribute to the overall team working of the Practice putting the needs of the Practice first.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members;

Communicate effectively with patients and carers;

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the planning and implementation of services

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance;

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work;

Participate in audit where appropriate;

Work with the Partners and Management Team to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.

Contribute towards the development and implementation of new standards, policies and procedures that are/will be required of GP Practices now and in the future (as directed by NHS/NHS England/SHA/CCG, new legislation etc).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Fully Qualified GP, eligible to practice in the UK with GMC registration & on the Medical Performers List.
• - Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
• - Evidence of continued professional development.
• - Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Desirable

• - MRCGP

Experience

Essential

• - Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• - Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure.
• - Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork.
• - Clinical Governance.
• - Work with partners and practice team towards the delivery of QOF targets and other practice objectives/ targets.

Desirable

• - Experience of EMIS
• - Experience of EPS prescribing
• - Adaptability to change
• - Experience working in urgent care setting
• - Previous teaching or supervisory experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
• - Caring with the ability to listen and empathise.
• - Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis.

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

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

Employer's website

https://www.whitstablemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)