Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking GP looking for a new challenge. Ideally, they should currently work in a Primary Care setting, demonstrating evidence of MDT working with the responsibility for the delivery of acute and chronic, and experience of face-to-face and telephone consultations. Desirable experience would include clinical governance and teaching.
The post is part time, and forms part of University Hospitals Birmingham, Out of Hospital services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and friendly practice in Selly Oak Health Centre and we would welcome GP with special interests.
The Role:
6--8 sessions per week, job share considered if needed
Designated professional / study leave
We serve a patient population of approximately 7000 patients in a diverse community. The current team includes 1 Clinical Service Lead, 3 General Practitioners, and a practice nursing team which includes 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner. We also have a comprehensive list of Advanced Roles in the practice such as Social Prescriber, Paramedic and Pharmacists along with a full, established and supportive administration team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their patient case load and provide high standards of care as laid out by the GMC. As a member of the Trust, we will require all staff members to engage in Trust business, attend regular governance, clinical and practice meetings and take part in practice business, contributing to audits, safeguarding and palliative meetings.
An understanding of General Practice
*Understanding of pharmaceutical practices and prescribing methods
*Understanding of psychology and Mental Health needs
*Counselling skills including activity listening and non-judgemental approach to patients
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written, verbal and particularly listening
*A clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability
*Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary care presentations
*To be thorough and focus on attention to detail
*To be able to accept criticism and work well under pressure
*Ability to remain calm under pressure
*Excellent IT skills and understanding of patient administrative systems
*Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
*In general practice the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other Responsibilities within the organisation
*Awareness of compliance with all relevant trust and local policies and procedures, e.g. Prescribing, Confidentiality, Data Protection, safeguarding, Health & Safety etc
*A commitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
*Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
*Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
*Contributing to the summarising of patient records and coding patient related data, using Ardens Templates for affect data collection and management of patient conditions
*To complete mandatory training and additional training requirements as appropriate
Clinical Responsibilities
*In accordance with Job Planning timetable, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultation, e-consultations, and queries
*You will conduct home visits as required
*Processing and authorising repeat prescriptions and any prescription related queries
*Complete patient related admin in a timely manner
*Support the practice in processing patients private letter requests
*Effective response to Safety Alerts
*Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from another health professionals both within and outside of 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
*In consultation with patient and in line with the current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
*Involve patients in shared decision making about their health care needs
*Admitting or discharging patient to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
*Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standard
*Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements
*Delivering Enhanced Services
*Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions wherever possible)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other Responsibilities within the organisation
*Awareness of compliance with all relevant trust and local policies and procedures, e.g. Prescribing, Confidentiality, Data Protection, safeguarding, Health & Safety etc
*A commitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
*Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
*Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
*Contributing to the summarising of patient records and coding patient related data, using Ardens Templates for affect data collection and management of patient conditions
*To complete mandatory training and additional training requirements as appropriate
Clinical Responsibilities
*In accordance with Job Planning timetable, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultation, e-consultations, and queries
*You will conduct home visits as required
*Processing and authorising repeat prescriptions and any prescription related queries
*Complete patient related admin in a timely manner
*Support the practice in processing patients private letter requests
*Effective response to Safety Alerts
*Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from another health professionals both within and outside of 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
*In consultation with patient and in line with the current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
*Involve patients in shared decision making about their health care needs
*Admitting or discharging patient to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
*Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standard
*Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements
*Delivering Enhanced Services
*Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions wherever possible)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- *Full registration with GMC
- *Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)
- *Inclusion on Performers List
- *Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- *Full registration with GMC
- *Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)
- *Inclusion on Performers List
- *Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development
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).
