Job summary
Vine Medical Group is
recruiting for a full or
part time Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team. We are
based in Waterlooville, with a list size of 26,500 and keen to welcome another
GP to our team.
For those who are interested
in Partnership opportunities we are happy to consider this at recruitment stage
or at a later date following employment.
Our GPs undertake on average 13 x 15-minute facing-patient
appointments a session, plus 3 admin slots in order to deliver the best and
safest service we can to our patients. Our salaried GPs have their own patient list
once induction / familiarisation phase has been completed.
We have both face-to-face and
on-line clinics, as well as home visits, same day care and routine
appointments. Our GPs have admin time structured into the working day. Our same
day care is run via a structured triage service managed by our care navigators with
a GP Lead and ably supported by Paramedics, Nurses, and HCAs, as well as a Medicine
Management Team lead by clinical pharmacists.
As a training practice we are always
interested in supporting GPs with any special interests. Newly qualified GPs
are offered bespoke support and mentorship, regular whole practice training
sessions and peer review opportunities.
Please note that we reserve
the right to close applications for this vacancy early if there is a high
volume of applications.
We encourage and welcome applications from
veterans and service leavers.
Main duties of the job
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.
To see patients in accordance with the practice timetable,
including consultations, visiting patients at home, as well as an equitable
share of same day care and extended access appointments.
To be able to work and travel between any of our sites and
visit patients out in the community
To proportionately participate in the
delivery of Enhanced Access hours.
About us
Vine Medical Group is one of the largest practices in the
area operating from 4 sites. Our larger size means more diverse learning,
development and research opportunities are possible to aid longer term career
development goals. Located in the heart of Hampshire between the Downs and the
coast with good access to education and leisure.
We are a successful PMS training practice hosting GP
registrars and ANPs. We have a forward-thinking, multi-skilled practice team
that is well-run, has a great team ethos and is a high achiever for QOF
balanced with investment in our staff wellbeing. We are a family-friendly
practice and try to accommodate flexible working patterns when possible.
We work collaboratively in a dynamic two-practice PCN
partnership (Strawberry Health) with a diverse team of MHPs, MIND
Representatives, Care Co-ordinators and Social Prescribers who enhance our
services and provide specialist support to our diverse patient population.
We are an EMIS Web surgery with ARDENs templates, use
AccuRx, as well as being innovative with our AI-based online consultation
system and other efficiency-enhancing technology.
We provide:
- GP Study Leave
- Opportunity to undertake private work
- Private work indemnity insurance
- Opportunities to pursue specialist interests / projects
- Protected administration time
- An assigned GP mentor and regular protected time to allow
support as needed
- Experienced non-clinical support staff to assist with
administrative work
Rated Good by the CQC
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a full range of medical services as defined in
the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate
- To see patients in accordance with the practice
timetable, including consultations (in whatever format) and queries, visiting
patients at home (including care and nursing homes), as well as an equitable
share of same day care and extended access appointments. Checking and signing
repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in
a timely fashion
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation
to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health
care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early
signs of illness
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with
patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
- Providing counselling and health education
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes
in a timely manner to agreed standards
- Accurate
recording of care provision
onto patient records ensuring correct coding of all procedures and information
using approved methods and templates
- Collecting data for audit purposes and supporting QOF
requirements and data completion
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and
repeat prescriptions utilising EPS
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice
prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice
policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health
and safety
- A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure
evidence-based best practice
- Supporting evaluation/audit and clinical standard
setting within the organisation
- Supporting the development of computer-based patient
records
- Supporting the summarising of patient records and
read-coding patient data
- Attending training and events organised by the
practice or other agencies, where appropriate
- Actively participating in all aspects of infection
prevention and control and championing this within the practice
- Be familiar with patient safety policy and reporting
(QUASAR) and awareness of the process and key stakeholders for safeguarding
referrals
- Maintain accurate
clinical records in conjunction with Practice policies and current legislation
- Adhere to the strict confidentiality rules, as agreed
by the practice
- Work safely at all times in accordance with
legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a full range of medical services as defined in
the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate
- To see patients in accordance with the practice
timetable, including consultations (in whatever format) and queries, visiting
patients at home (including care and nursing homes), as well as an equitable
share of same day care and extended access appointments. Checking and signing
repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in
a timely fashion
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation
to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health
care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early
signs of illness
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with
patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
- Providing counselling and health education
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes
in a timely manner to agreed standards
- Accurate
recording of care provision
onto patient records ensuring correct coding of all procedures and information
using approved methods and templates
- Collecting data for audit purposes and supporting QOF
requirements and data completion
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and
repeat prescriptions utilising EPS
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice
prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice
policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health
and safety
- A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure
evidence-based best practice
- Supporting evaluation/audit and clinical standard
setting within the organisation
- Supporting the development of computer-based patient
records
- Supporting the summarising of patient records and
read-coding patient data
- Attending training and events organised by the
practice or other agencies, where appropriate
- Actively participating in all aspects of infection
prevention and control and championing this within the practice
- Be familiar with patient safety policy and reporting
(QUASAR) and awareness of the process and key stakeholders for safeguarding
referrals
- Maintain accurate
clinical records in conjunction with Practice policies and current legislation
- Adhere to the strict confidentiality rules, as agreed
by the practice
- Work safely at all times in accordance with
legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A good understanding of GMS contracting requirements and the operation of the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) process
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and tasks
- An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills, able to effectively engage with a diverse range of people recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating
- Confident IT user with accurate data entry skills
- An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to work and travel between any of our sites and visit patients out in the community
Desirable
- Proven ability to handle a primary care case load
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring, empathic and professional manner
- Self-motivated
- Willingness to work with the extended primary care team
- Flexible
- Appetite for continued personal and professional development
- Cognisant of scope of practice and willingness to seek support when queries fall outside
- Commitment to supporting self-resilience
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP qualification or similar and appropriate
- Currently registered GP with the GMC Registered on a medical performers list
- Representation with a recognised medical defence organisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a busy GP Practice
- Experience of working to standards / guidelines applicable to Primary Care e.g. NICE, prescribing, QOF
Desirable
- Experience of working with online triage system (such as Anima)
- Experience of using EMIS Web and Docman medical systems
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A good understanding of GMS contracting requirements and the operation of the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) process
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and tasks
- An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills, able to effectively engage with a diverse range of people recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating
- Confident IT user with accurate data entry skills
- An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to work and travel between any of our sites and visit patients out in the community
Desirable
- Proven ability to handle a primary care case load
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring, empathic and professional manner
- Self-motivated
- Willingness to work with the extended primary care team
- Flexible
- Appetite for continued personal and professional development
- Cognisant of scope of practice and willingness to seek support when queries fall outside
- Commitment to supporting self-resilience
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP qualification or similar and appropriate
- Currently registered GP with the GMC Registered on a medical performers list
- Representation with a recognised medical defence organisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a busy GP Practice
- Experience of working to standards / guidelines applicable to Primary Care e.g. NICE, prescribing, QOF
Desirable
- Experience of working with online triage system (such as Anima)
- Experience of using EMIS Web and Docman medical systems
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).