SALARIED GP (TO PROVIDE MATERNITY COVER)

Job responsibilities

The Salaried GP is expected to work according to the Job Plan provided, to provide continuity of care for out patients.

The practice operates an on-call system which includes an AM and PM responsibility. The Salaried GP will be expected to undertake this duty on a scheduled basis.

The Salaried GP will be expected to carry out the administration duties associated with the patients they see, within their working day.

The salaried GP will be expected to undertake other reasonable duties including performing medicals, filling in forms including cremation forms, perform medication reviews and respond to medication queries.

The Salaried GP will be responsible for carrying out any other reasonable duties within their overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.

Triage, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within the scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children where appropriate

Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence

Develop policies and procedures relevant for local and collaborative working and clinical improvement.

Carry our any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.

Ensures self-compliance with data protection laws and confidentiality agreements, and only shares patient information with authorities and organisations where appropriate to do so.

Accesses medical records only when there is reason to do so, and treats all information from any source a strictly confidential.

Follows confidentiality policy, computer use policy, information governance policy, social media policy and any other policy relating to confidentiality within the role.

The post holder will be supported with professional and personal development in line with the relevant Harborne Medical policies.

Harborne Medical is an equal opportunities employer and encourages the development of all staff within the organisation

Recognises and works within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GMC

Produce accurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Delivers care according to appropriate guidelines

Delivers evidence-based care

Assesses effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation, including personal appraisal.

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities

Utilises the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate

Evaluates patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Supports and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

Uses structured frameworks to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events

Assesses the impact of policy implementation on care delivery

Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team, providing feedback as appropriate

Understands and applies legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures, local guidance and safeguarding measures.

Understands and applies legal issues regarding domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required

Follows Harborne Medical policies and procedures relating to health and safety

Mitigates risks to employee and patient health and safety by contributing to risk assessments, escalating concerns and ensures adequate training in all areas of their role.

Understands and uses Safeguarding, Daxtix and Significant Events processes when necessary

Effectively manages any health and safety issues raised.

Effectively communicates with patients and colleagues

Comfortably and confidently communicates verbally, as well as written methods including email

Assists with the investigation of complaints where relevant.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within General Practice within the last two years
• Computer literate, including knowledge of clinical systems, and the Microsoft Office package.

Desirable

• Experience of training and/or mentoring
• Auditing experience
• Assisting in development of protocols and clinical guidelines
• Previous experience working in a Primary Care setting in an area with significant health problems
• Previous experience using Emis.
• Previous experience of on-line triage
• Previous experience of EPS Prescribing

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible to practice independently as a GP in the UK
• Full GMC Registration with GP Registration
• Entry onto the Medical Performers List
• Medical Defence Membership
• Enhanced DBS

Desirable

• MRCGP
• Qualified GP Trainer

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Excellent understanding of the health economy
• Skilled at telephone consultation
• General Understanding of the GMS Contract
• Knowledge of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Emis clinical system.
• Knowledge of local and national public health issues
• Knowledge of on-line triage, ideally with the BLINX system.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Works calmly and methodically under pressure
• Treats patients and colleagues with dignity, respect and equality
• Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Uses initiative and common sense when appropriate
• Organised, methodical and structured when working
• Shows diplomacy, fairness and empathy with patients and colleagues
• Team player with the ability to work alone when required
• Willing to provide on-call support on a scheduled 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).