Job summary
Join our friendly and supportive team at Hazelvalley Family
Practice, a well-established training practice located in Haslingden,
Rossendale.
We are excited to invite a newly qualified GP to join our
team as a salaried GP, working 6 sessions per week (cannot have been employed as a General Medical Practitioner in general practice previously).
This role offers an
outstanding opportunity to enhance your skills and gain invaluable experience
in a supportive environment, all while maintaining flexibility and a healthy
work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide
GP services to a population of 6,200, dealing with a wide range of health needs.
Face to face, online
and telephone consultations with home visits where needed.
Admin, pathology
results, EPS, participation in supervision and teaching.
Attendance and input
into practice meetings, protected learning events and quality improvement activity.
About us
The successful applicant will join Dr Mannan, our principal GP, Salaried G.P, ANP, Practice Nurse, Nurse Associate, healthcare assistant, and an experienced reception and administrative team who work collaboratively to
provide comprehensive and compassionate care.
We are very fortunate to
be part of Rossendale West PCN and value our physician Associate,
Pharmacy team, First Contact Practitioner, Trainee Nurse Associates, Care Home team,
Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers and Health Coaches who all
provide our patients with an excellent service.
We foster a supportive and inclusive work
environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute to
our shared goals.
Our well-equipped facilities are designed to support a wide
range of services, including chronic disease management, preventative care, and
research. We leverage the latest technology to enhance patient care and
streamline practice operations.
Situated in Haslingden, we serve a diverse patient
population. Our practice is deeply embedded in the community, and we actively
engage with local organisations and initiatives to promote health and
wellbeing.
At Hazelvalley, we
are guided by our core values and are committed to delivering exceptional
service while continuously evolving and enhancing our practice. We uphold a
culture of respect, treating each other, our patients, and their families and
carers with the utmost dignity and compassion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care:
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care to a diverse patient population.
- Conduct consultations, examinations, and assessments, both in-person and via telemedicine, as appropriate.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment plans.
Patient Management:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, including referrals to specialists and community services when necessary.
Preventative Health:
- Promote health education and preventative measures, advising patients on lifestyle changes and health improvement strategies.
- Participate in screening and vaccination programmes as part of preventative healthcare initiatives.
Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, to ensure seamless patient care.
- Nurture and support the existing team by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, encouraging open communication, and sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Participate in practice meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of practice policies and protocols.
Professional Development:
- Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Participate in regular appraisals and revalidation processes, reflecting on practice and identifying areas for improvement.
Quality Improvement:
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice, including audits, and feedback mechanisms, to enhance patient care and service delivery.
Research and Innovation:
- Participate in research activities and projects, contributing to the development of evidence-based practice and innovation in healthcare.
- Collaborate with research teams and academic institutions to support clinical trials and studies relevant to general practice.
- Stay informed about the latest research findings and integrate them into clinical practice where applicable.
Patient Communication:
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their families, ensuring they are informed and involved in their care decisions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care:
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care to a diverse patient population.
- Conduct consultations, examinations, and assessments, both in-person and via telemedicine, as appropriate.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment plans.
Patient Management:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, including referrals to specialists and community services when necessary.
Preventative Health:
- Promote health education and preventative measures, advising patients on lifestyle changes and health improvement strategies.
- Participate in screening and vaccination programmes as part of preventative healthcare initiatives.
Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, to ensure seamless patient care.
- Nurture and support the existing team by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, encouraging open communication, and sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Participate in practice meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of practice policies and protocols.
Professional Development:
- Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Participate in regular appraisals and revalidation processes, reflecting on practice and identifying areas for improvement.
Quality Improvement:
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice, including audits, and feedback mechanisms, to enhance patient care and service delivery.
Research and Innovation:
- Participate in research activities and projects, contributing to the development of evidence-based practice and innovation in healthcare.
- Collaborate with research teams and academic institutions to support clinical trials and studies relevant to general practice.
- Stay informed about the latest research findings and integrate them into clinical practice where applicable.
Patient Communication:
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their families, ensuring they are informed and involved in their care decisions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Medical Practitioner who is:
- Included in the list of medical practitioners maintained and published by NHS England in accordance with section 91 of the NHS Act 2006;
- a medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register kept by the General Medical Council under section 2 of the Medical Act 1983.
- The General Medical Practitioner is NOT:
- Prohibited from performing any such service by regulation 24 of the National Health Service (Performers Lists) (England) Regulations 2013;
- Suspended from the list of medical practitioners maintained and published by NHS England in accordance with section 91 of the NHS Act 2006 or from the registers kept under section 2 of the Medical Act 1983; and/or
- Subject to interim suspension under 41A of the Medical Act 1983.
- The General Medical Practitioner is NOT:
- Beyond the second anniversary of their certificate of completion of training, issued by the General Medical Council, at the start of their employment or engagement.
- The General Medical Practitioners has NOT:
- Been substantively employed as a General Medical Practitioner in general practice previously
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Medical Practitioner who is:
- Included in the list of medical practitioners maintained and published by NHS England in accordance with section 91 of the NHS Act 2006;
- a medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register kept by the General Medical Council under section 2 of the Medical Act 1983.
- The General Medical Practitioner is NOT:
- Prohibited from performing any such service by regulation 24 of the National Health Service (Performers Lists) (England) Regulations 2013;
- Suspended from the list of medical practitioners maintained and published by NHS England in accordance with section 91 of the NHS Act 2006 or from the registers kept under section 2 of the Medical Act 1983; and/or
- Subject to interim suspension under 41A of the Medical Act 1983.
- The General Medical Practitioner is NOT:
- Beyond the second anniversary of their certificate of completion of training, issued by the General Medical Council, at the start of their employment or engagement.
- The General Medical Practitioners has NOT:
- Been substantively employed as a General Medical Practitioner in general practice previously
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).
