Job summary
The position is that of a salaried GP working for Partnership for Health
(PfH). PfH is an alliance between hospital, community and out of hours
services.
The salaried GP will be an integral part of the core multidisciplinary
primary care team within the Hammersmith & Fulham Health Centres that are
co-located with Urgent Care Centres.
The post holder will provide the full range of General Medical Services
in collaboration with other healthcare professionals within the Centres. He/she
will also deliver on national quality markers such as the GMS Quality and
Outcomes Framework (QOF), National Service Frameworks targets, and other
national and local targets, through robust quality assurance systems,
appropriate use of skill-mix, use of information technology, and by education
and development of our staff.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced GP with a range of
experience and skills, for two to five days
a week to ensure we continue to deliver high quality and innovative care.
We particularly welcome applications from female
doctors, as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a part of the multi-disciplinary team. The
post-holder will work closely with the Lead GP and Practice Manager.
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly between sites, to
provide the best continuity of care for patients.
All members of the team are individually and collectively responsible
for the provision of the following services:
NHS general medical
services to practice patients, and any others who are eligible for treatment at
practice
Services in addition
to basic general medical services that are specified within the contract held
by PfH
Clinical
Commissioning Group and the local Health Network to which the practice
belongs, including regular audits across the Health Centre sites.
About us
Partnership for Health
Partnership for Health (PfH) comprises:
London Central and
West Unscheduled Care Collaborative (LCW)
Imperial College NHS
Healthcare Trust (ICHT)
Each partner organisation is proud to have a local track record of
delivery, both individually and working in partnership. PfH partner
organisations have worked together on the Urgent Care Centre at Charing Cross
Hospital (CXH) site; a prototype model of unplanned care that sees 50% of
patients attending Accident and Emergency. PfH has an existing
operational GP Out of Hours (OOH) service and Single Point of Access (SPA) Hub
(now the 111 service) providing advanced access for patients and health care
professionals and safe, consistent streaming to local health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS general medical services include:
Responding to medical
problems presented by registered patients including history taking,
examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral. Working in
partnership with patients to provide high quality patient centred care
Establishing and
following appropriate systems, in conjunction with other staff, to manage
common chronic medical conditions within the patient groups specified,
including defining the Usual Doctor and creating Care Plans for patients who
need them
Providing appropriate
preventive health care and advice within the context of the needs of the
patient group
Attending primary
health care team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary
Undertaking clinical
related administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of
medical services
Managing patients
clinical records to the standards adopted by PfH.
Entering data
regarding patients and patient care according to practice protocols and
participating in audit related activities
Providing
certification as outlined in current NHS regulations
Making home visits to
patients as and when clinically
necessary
Replying to
correspondence and writing reports
Delivery of OOHSs
Delivery of
LES/DES/ES that the practice has signed up to.
Non-NHS Services
The Practice carries
out most of the usual additional services for its patients and the postholder
will take part in this. Any monies earned in this way are payable to the
Practice. Such services include government reports and examinations, insurance
reports, legal reports, medical reports, private prescriptions and travel
medicine.
The post holder is required to keep up to date in medical treatments and
procedures. All practice doctors must maintain a Personal Development Plan,
which is informed by the Practice Development Plan and reviewed annually. The
post holder will be required to take part in 1:1s and appraisal with the Lead
GP and Practice Manager.
Medical practitioners employed in the Centres are responsible for
maintaining the professional integrity and medical practice standards of the
practice by:
Working within the policies and procedures of the organisation and the
practice (including those laid down for prescribing, clinical governance etc.)
Participating in the
organisations annual appraisal process in addition to the requirement to
participate in the NHS Revalidation process for GPs
Participating in and
contributing to health and social service networks within H&F and service
development within those communities
Hours of work:
The GP led health centres are open from 08.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs 7 days a
week.
The post holder will be expected to work between 15 and 37.5 hours a
week across a 7 day period, and this will be allocated fairly and evenly
reflecting the demands of the service. Each doctor is contracted to work a
specified number of hours to be rostered by the management of the organisation
in consultation with the post holder. All practice GPs are contracted to share
responsibility for discharging the terms of the contract by working a
proportion of hours outside normal Monday to Friday working hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS general medical services include:
Responding to medical
problems presented by registered patients including history taking,
examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral. Working in
partnership with patients to provide high quality patient centred care
Establishing and
following appropriate systems, in conjunction with other staff, to manage
common chronic medical conditions within the patient groups specified,
including defining the Usual Doctor and creating Care Plans for patients who
need them
Providing appropriate
preventive health care and advice within the context of the needs of the
patient group
Attending primary
health care team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary
Undertaking clinical
related administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of
medical services
Managing patients
clinical records to the standards adopted by PfH.
Entering data
regarding patients and patient care according to practice protocols and
participating in audit related activities
Providing
certification as outlined in current NHS regulations
Making home visits to
patients as and when clinically
necessary
Replying to
correspondence and writing reports
Delivery of OOHSs
Delivery of
LES/DES/ES that the practice has signed up to.
Non-NHS Services
The Practice carries
out most of the usual additional services for its patients and the postholder
will take part in this. Any monies earned in this way are payable to the
Practice. Such services include government reports and examinations, insurance
reports, legal reports, medical reports, private prescriptions and travel
medicine.
The post holder is required to keep up to date in medical treatments and
procedures. All practice doctors must maintain a Personal Development Plan,
which is informed by the Practice Development Plan and reviewed annually. The
post holder will be required to take part in 1:1s and appraisal with the Lead
GP and Practice Manager.
Medical practitioners employed in the Centres are responsible for
maintaining the professional integrity and medical practice standards of the
practice by:
Working within the policies and procedures of the organisation and the
practice (including those laid down for prescribing, clinical governance etc.)
Participating in the
organisations annual appraisal process in addition to the requirement to
participate in the NHS Revalidation process for GPs
Participating in and
contributing to health and social service networks within H&F and service
development within those communities
Hours of work:
The GP led health centres are open from 08.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs 7 days a
week.
The post holder will be expected to work between 15 and 37.5 hours a
week across a 7 day period, and this will be allocated fairly and evenly
reflecting the demands of the service. Each doctor is contracted to work a
specified number of hours to be rostered by the management of the organisation
in consultation with the post holder. All practice GPs are contracted to share
responsibility for discharging the terms of the contract by working a
proportion of hours outside normal Monday to Friday working hours.
Person Specification
IM&T
Essential
- Proficiency in use of System-One, Microsoft word and Outlook
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Keep concise and accurate medical records
Desirable
- Previous use of Adastra
- Use of ICE
Physical Qualities
Essential
- Sufficient to fulfil the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Prescribes generically
- Applies evidence based practice
- Able to work in a collaborative style and motivate others
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge to full investigate problems, making clear, sound and proactive decisions that reflect good clinical judgement
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills.
- Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
- The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work.
- Good organisational skills.
- The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to professional and personal development.
- A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse inner city population.
- Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- GMC Registration
- Specialist Register for General Practice
- Entry on Hammersmith and Fulham PCT Medical Performers List
- Defence society indemnity certificate
- Basic Life Support Training
- Adult and Child Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- MRCGP
- DRCOG
- DCH
- DGM
- GPVTS Trainer
- RCGP Certificate in Drug Misuse
- SRH - Management of Substance Misuse Pt1
- Higher Qualification for Children (DCH or DCCH) or equivalent
- Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Primary Care
- Able to undertake IUCD / IUD fitting and LARC
- Accreditation for Family Planning, Child Health Surveillance and eligibility for the obstetric and minor surgery list, or other qualifications and experience relevant to enhanced services.
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS GP experience within the past year
- Experience of undertaking Clinical Audit
- Experience in Delivery of QOF.
- Experience of delivery of CQC standards and GMC good practice guidance
Desirable
- VTS experience or equivalent
- Interest in IM&T health related systems and service development
- NHS Out of Hours Experience
- Experience of triage.
- Previous experience of teaching and research
- Leading and managing people and resources
Person Specification
IM&T
Essential
- Proficiency in use of System-One, Microsoft word and Outlook
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Keep concise and accurate medical records
Desirable
- Previous use of Adastra
- Use of ICE
Physical Qualities
Essential
- Sufficient to fulfil the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Prescribes generically
- Applies evidence based practice
- Able to work in a collaborative style and motivate others
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge to full investigate problems, making clear, sound and proactive decisions that reflect good clinical judgement
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills.
- Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
- The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work.
- Good organisational skills.
- The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to professional and personal development.
- A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse inner city population.
- Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- GMC Registration
- Specialist Register for General Practice
- Entry on Hammersmith and Fulham PCT Medical Performers List
- Defence society indemnity certificate
- Basic Life Support Training
- Adult and Child Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- MRCGP
- DRCOG
- DCH
- DGM
- GPVTS Trainer
- RCGP Certificate in Drug Misuse
- SRH - Management of Substance Misuse Pt1
- Higher Qualification for Children (DCH or DCCH) or equivalent
- Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Primary Care
- Able to undertake IUCD / IUD fitting and LARC
- Accreditation for Family Planning, Child Health Surveillance and eligibility for the obstetric and minor surgery list, or other qualifications and experience relevant to enhanced services.
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS GP experience within the past year
- Experience of undertaking Clinical Audit
- Experience in Delivery of QOF.
- Experience of delivery of CQC standards and GMC good practice guidance
Desirable
- VTS experience or equivalent
- Interest in IM&T health related systems and service development
- NHS Out of Hours Experience
- Experience of triage.
- Previous experience of teaching and research
- Leading and managing people and resources
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).
