Job summary
The Mission Practice in Tower Hamlets is looking to appoint a Salaried GP for 6 clinical sessions.
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic committed GP to join our friendly and supportive practice.
We are looking for an applicant who will help maintain our high standards of clinical care with a strong patient centred focus in a highly supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care for all patients, dealing with a wide range of presenting health needs in a general practice setting.
This will be for 6 clinical sessions per week and we are open to discussing flexible working
You will have an additional half a session paid protected time for weekly practice and MDT meetings and paid indemnity. You will also join daily huddles with your colleagues with opportunities to discuss cases and referrals as a team.
About us
The Mission Practice is a surgery serving approx 12,500 patients in E2. We have a passion for whole person care, reflected in our diverse staff mix which includes, social prescribers, pharmacists, chaplaincy, nursing and HCA teams, an ACP and a GPA. We strive to tackle health inequalities and are concerned that we particularly care well for our most vulnerable patients, including asylum seekers and those with co-morbid mental health, substance misuse and social challenges. We are passionate about valuing every member of the team and caring well for each other in this challenging work, this is reflected in our weekly lunches together on a Thursday and whole practice weekly meetings where we can share the joys and challenges together. We seek to provide and evidence excellent quality care amidst the challenges in the current climate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Key clinical responsibilities:
- Patient consultations (in person, video calls, telephone calls, home visits)
- Checking and signing repeat prescriptions / queries
- Checking patient medical test results and actioning as appropriate
- Completing patient medical reports and examinations as required
- All other supporting paperwork and related administrative work o Attending any emergencies in the practice
- Supporting other practice clinicians in their queries
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems (self-referred by the patient or referred by others in the practice)
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Managing patients with long term conditions and developing care plans o Referring to other case providers as appropriate
- Audits of patient care and outcomes o Prepared to represent the practice in PCN or other local meetings if required
- Prescribing (both acute and repeat) in accordance with local and national guidelines
- Ensure that your work is recorded and auditable
- Recording clear and contemporaneous notes to professional standards
- Collecting data for audit purposes / complying with national requirements
- Working with the Practice Management team to ensure patient data is accurate and up to date on the clinical system
- Using our relevant IT systems including EMIS Web in all cases where possible
- Balance patient care and time management effectively to Ensure the service runs efficiently and effectively
- Treat all patients with respect, dignity, warmth and empathy to ensure patients feel cared for and have a positive experience in the practice
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- 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.
Equal Opportunities:
Mission Practice operates an equal opportunities policy and expects staff to have a commitment to equal opportunities in relation to employment and service delivery.
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
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
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
- Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Key clinical responsibilities:
- Patient consultations (in person, video calls, telephone calls, home visits)
- Checking and signing repeat prescriptions / queries
- Checking patient medical test results and actioning as appropriate
- Completing patient medical reports and examinations as required
- All other supporting paperwork and related administrative work o Attending any emergencies in the practice
- Supporting other practice clinicians in their queries
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems (self-referred by the patient or referred by others in the practice)
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Managing patients with long term conditions and developing care plans o Referring to other case providers as appropriate
- Audits of patient care and outcomes o Prepared to represent the practice in PCN or other local meetings if required
- Prescribing (both acute and repeat) in accordance with local and national guidelines
- Ensure that your work is recorded and auditable
- Recording clear and contemporaneous notes to professional standards
- Collecting data for audit purposes / complying with national requirements
- Working with the Practice Management team to ensure patient data is accurate and up to date on the clinical system
- Using our relevant IT systems including EMIS Web in all cases where possible
- Balance patient care and time management effectively to Ensure the service runs efficiently and effectively
- Treat all patients with respect, dignity, warmth and empathy to ensure patients feel cared for and have a positive experience in the practice
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- 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.
Equal Opportunities:
Mission Practice operates an equal opportunities policy and expects staff to have a commitment to equal opportunities in relation to employment and service delivery.
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
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
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
- Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- GP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
- Current registration with GMC
- Current registration on a performers list
- Current registration with a recognised MDO
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - MRCGP
- Other post graduate qualification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT Literate
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Commitment to CPD and peer support
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Knowledge / experience of EMIS Web clinical system
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Interest in issues of health of deprived multi-ethnic communities
Desirable
- Inner City experience in Primary Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- GP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
- Current registration with GMC
- Current registration on a performers list
- Current registration with a recognised MDO
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - MRCGP
- Other post graduate qualification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT Literate
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Commitment to CPD and peer support
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Knowledge / experience of EMIS Web clinical system
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Interest in issues of health of deprived multi-ethnic communities
Desirable
- Inner City experience in Primary Care
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).