Salaried GP

Atkinson Health Centre Practice

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a new salaried GP for 4 sessions per week covering Tuesdays and Fridays.The practice has a list size of just over 6000 patients. The practice team consists of skilled, multi-disciplinary staff with 3 GP Partners, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Health Care Assistant and 2 GP Assistants. In addition we have a Practice Manager and a Reception/Administrative team who provide excellent support to the clinicians.

We are part of the Barrow Together PCN, made up of 8 local GP Practices and through this we also have a specialist home visiting team, clinical pharmacists, social prescribers and mental health practitioners who support our practice.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a salaried GP who can work with us to ensure that we continue to progress, develop and work innovatively within our diverse community. The successful candidate will be working as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population as a whole, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. The post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards of good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice.

About us

  • Over 6000 patients registered
  • Training Practice
  • High QOF achievers and participate in a range of enhanced services
  • EMIS Web system
  • Competitive salary
  • Good relations with our neighbouring practices and are part of a 8 Practice successful Primary Care Network.
  • Rated GOOD with CQC

Date posted

15 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3163-24-0000

Job locations

Alfred Barrow Health Centre

Duke Street

Barrow-in-Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work collaboratively with other clinicians and practice staff to provide high quality general practice care to a varied patient base. They will be:

  • Able to communicate politely and effectively with all staff
  • Undertaking a variety of duties including on call clinics, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion
  • The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
  • The provision of services commensurate with the GMS/PMS contract

  • Effective management of long-term conditions
  • Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
  • Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
  • Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
  • Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
  • Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
  • Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

Any queries and to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work collaboratively with other clinicians and practice staff to provide high quality general practice care to a varied patient base. They will be:

  • Able to communicate politely and effectively with all staff
  • Undertaking a variety of duties including on call clinics, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion
  • The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
  • The provision of services commensurate with the GMS/PMS contract

  • Effective management of long-term conditions
  • Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
  • Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
  • Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
  • Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
  • Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
  • Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

Any queries and to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within Primary Care

Desirable

  • Experience of working with EMIS Web
  • Experience of QOF clinical targets

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Punctual and committed to support the team effort
  • Effective time management (planning & organising)
  • Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
  • Ability to work as a team and autonomously
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Full GMC Registration
  • National Performers List Registration
  • Appropriate defence indemnity (MDU/MPS)
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within Primary Care

Desirable

  • Experience of working with EMIS Web
  • Experience of QOF clinical targets

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Punctual and committed to support the team effort
  • Effective time management (planning & organising)
  • Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
  • Ability to work as a team and autonomously
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Full GMC Registration
  • National Performers List Registration
  • Appropriate defence indemnity (MDU/MPS)
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Atkinson Health Centre Practice

Address

Alfred Barrow Health Centre

Duke Street

Barrow-in-Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2LB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Atkinson Health Centre Practice

Address

Alfred Barrow Health Centre

Duke Street

Barrow-in-Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2LB


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Chloe Lowe

chloe.lowe@nhs.net

Date posted

15 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3163-24-0000

Job locations

Alfred Barrow Health Centre

Duke Street

Barrow-in-Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2LB


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