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
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled
population
The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
Effective management of long-term conditions
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including
referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative
tasks
On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor
roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good
practice, policy and guidance
Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice
workload
Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or
the QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare and complete the revalidation process
Support the training of medical students from all clinical
disciplines
Review
and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
About us
Parkbury House Surgery is a busy
training practice in the heart of St Albans, led by 8 GP Partners and the
Practice Manager. We are part of Alban Healthcare PCN and also part of STAHFED
federation. We are looking for a caring, hard-working and focused GP to join
our practice on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. They will work
as part of a team of GPs and other clinical staff to support our patients and
the practice through the constantly changing services we provide to patients.
Our perfect candidate would be as happy consulting with patients over the phone
as they would consulting in the practice face to face.
We are a supportive and
innovative practice. Parkbury House Surgery is a friendly and caring place to
work.
We have a comprehensive practice
Covid plan that has evolved with the pandemic and has worked well with the full
support of our excellent extended team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Description
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP.
There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
The delivery of highly effective
medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate
with the GMS contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local
and national guidance
Effective management of long-term
conditions
Processing of administration in a
timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other
associated administrative tasks
On a rotational basis, undertake
telephone triage and duty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in
conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Working 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
Accept delegated responsibility for a
specific area (or areas) or the QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to
practice meetings as required
Contribute effective to the
development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance,
training, financial management and HR
Ensure compliance with the appraisal
process
Prepare and complete the revalidation
process
Commit to self-learning and instil an
ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
Support the training of medical
students from all clinical disciplines
Support the partners in achieving the
strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and
reduce expenditure
Review and adhere to practice
protocols and policies at all times
Encourage collaborative working,
liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous
improvement at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may
be requested to:
Participate in practice audits as
requested by the audit lead
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
Job
Description
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP.
There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
The delivery of highly effective
medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate
with the GMS contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local
and national guidance
Effective management of long-term
conditions
Processing of administration in a
timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other
associated administrative tasks
On a rotational basis, undertake
telephone triage and duty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in
conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Working 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
Accept delegated responsibility for a
specific area (or areas) or the QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to
practice meetings as required
Contribute effective to the
development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance,
training, financial management and HR
Ensure compliance with the appraisal
process
Prepare and complete the revalidation
process
Commit to self-learning and instil an
ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
Support the training of medical
students from all clinical disciplines
Support the partners in achieving the
strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and
reduce expenditure
Review and adhere to practice
protocols and policies at all times
Encourage collaborative working,
liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous
improvement at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may
be requested to:
Participate in practice audits as
requested by the audit lead
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of CCG initiatives
- General understanding of the GMS contract
- Clinical Knowledge & Skills
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Skills
- 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 interpersonal 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
Personal Qualities, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High 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 utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Project lead as required with CQC, CCG and QOF
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of CCG initiatives
- General understanding of the GMS contract
- Clinical Knowledge & Skills
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Skills
- 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 interpersonal 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
Personal Qualities, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High 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 utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Project lead as required with CQC, CCG and QOF
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).