GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP / Locum. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

1. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
2. The provision of services commensurate with the APMS contract
3. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
4. Effective management of long-term conditions
5. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
6. If the team expands, on a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
7. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
8. Work collaboratively, accepting an fair share of the service workload
9. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit processj. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the service
10. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
11. Attend and contribute effectively to service meetings as required
12. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the service including clinical governance and training
13. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
14. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
15. Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the service team
16. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
17. Participate in service audits as requested by the audit lead
18. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
19. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
20. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the service, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
21. Review and always adhere to service protocols and policies
22. Review and always adhere to service protocols and policies
23. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
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• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
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• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Desirable

• MRCGP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
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• Experience of continued professional development
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• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
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• Minimum of two years as a GP
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• General understanding of the APMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
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• Experience of ICB initiatives

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration
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• National Performers List registration
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• Appropriate defense indemnity (MPS/MDU)
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• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
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• Strong IT skills
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• Clear, polite telephone manner
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• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
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• Systmone user skills
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• Effective time management (planning and organising)
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• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
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• Excellent interpersonal skills
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• Problem solving and analytical skills
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• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
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• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
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• Experience with clinical risk management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
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• Flexible and cooperative
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• Motivated, forward thinker
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• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
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• High levels of integrity and loyalty
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• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
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• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
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• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
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• Commitment to ongoing professional development
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• Effectively utilise resources
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• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
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• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
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• Occupational Health clearance

Desirable

• Project lead as required with CQC, ICB 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).