Job summary
Pelaw
Medical Practice are looking to recruit a Salaried GPs for 4 Sessions Per Week
to start this Spring/Summer, with the option of future partnership.
We are keen
to support colleagues with development of additional clinical interests and
would love to hear what skills or services you would like to bring to the
practice in the future.
GMS
practice with 5600 patients
Low home
visiting rate
EMIS web
supported by Accurx/Iplato/Ardens
High QOF
achieving
CQC rating
GOOD
We are
flexible in terms of sessions and days worked and are happy to discuss how we
can work around other commitments.
BMA
standard agreement would apply including time-tabled paid weekly personal
learning time and time off for appraisals etc.
We welcome
visits to look around and meet the team!
Please
email if you would like to discuss further.
Main duties of the job
The Salaried GP Role is inline with the BMA Salaried GP Model Contract.
The Practice does require support with on-call, administrative workload and homevisits.
About us
We are a friendly welcoming practice currently consisting of 3 Partners & 2 Salaried GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, an HCA and a team of 9 administrative staff
We have a culture of working and problem solving as a team. Discussions around clinical and organisational issues are strongly encouraged, both on an ad-hoc basis and in our twice weekly practice meetings. You will always find someone in the staff room available for support, or just a chat and a hot drink. Supporting each other to maintain positive well-being and a healthy work-life balance are important aspects of our practice ethos.
We currently hold a Minor Surgery Contract with Gateshead CCG. We offer this service to all Gateshead Practices. We accept referrals for Lumps & Bumps, Vasectomies, and in growing Toenails. We have GPs in house who provide this service as well as GPs who come from other local Practices.
We have strong links within our East Gateshead PCN and in the past two years have worked at scale to help deliver the vaccine programme and look forward to further collaboration in future. We already have 4 Community Link Workers, a Pharmacist, a Pharmacy Technician, and a Primary Care Mental Health Worker, with other roles currently being developed.
We have embraced the changes brought about by the pandemic and are continuously evolving how we are working to provide the best service for our patients whilst maintaining a happy and supported team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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:
- a.The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- b.The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- c.Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- d.Effective management of long-term conditions
- e.Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- f.On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
- g.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- h.Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- i.Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- j.Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- k.Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- l.Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- m.Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- n.Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- o.Prepare and complete the revalidation process
- p.Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- q.Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- r.Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- s.Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- t.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- Secondary responsibilities
- In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
- a.Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
- b.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- c.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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:
- a.The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- b.The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- c.Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- d.Effective management of long-term conditions
- e.Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- f.On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
- g.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- h.Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- i.Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- j.Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- k.Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- l.Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- m.Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- n.Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- o.Prepare and complete the revalidation process
- p.Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- q.Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- r.Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- s.Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- t.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- Secondary responsibilities
- In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
- a.Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
- b.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- c.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).