Job summary
Lindley Medical Practice Salaried GP £90,500 to £100,750 / £10,056 to £11,194 per session
gtd healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated salaried GP to join our growing practice in Oldham. Lindley Medical Practice is situated within the busy Integrated Community Services Hub in Oldham. The practice is a 20-30 minute commute from Greater Manchester / Yorkshire areas and is close to M60/M62. The practice has a list size of approx 3500 patients and would involve collaboratively working within the wider Oldham central PCN and our community services.
We're looking for a GP, experienced or newly qualified who can job share with our existing salaried GP 4 sessions / 18 hours per week on Thursdays & Fridays between the practice core hours of 8am 6.30pm. You need to be passionate about making a positive difference to patient care, provide leadership to grow the practice & drive quality initiatives and contributing towards building on our Good CQC rating. The practice is currently a registered training practice and we do offer development support to the successful GP who is wishing to undertake this role. The practice has a multidisciplinary team approach with ACP, Practice Nurse & HCAs.
You will be part of a busy and proactive team working alongside supportive multidisciplinary practice team and the wider organisation. We pride ourselves on developing our staff and can offer a wealth of opportunities for your career development.
Main duties of the job
You will provide routine and urgent clinical care for both acute and
long term conditions working to local and national guidelines. The daily
clinical workload is split equally amongst all clinicians with additional
workload kept to a minimum by our excellent care navigation team, who work hard
to signpost to the most appropriate of our extensive local community services.
The acute home visit demand on the practice is generally low and often managed by our
and PCN Paramedic team, however there are supportive measures required and you
may be required to carry out visits occasionally. Proactive care home ward round visiting may be required and is supported by our ANP.
You will attend and play an active role in regular practice & clinical meetings
along with safeguarding and GSF MDT meetings. Opportunities to be included in PCN network meetings within Denton & Droylsden are also available.
You will be expected to work with the team to continually strive to
improve standards of care and, in particular, achieve QoF targets and KLOE
objectives as outlined by CQC.
You will be expected to participate in ongoing personal and professional
development keeping up to date with appraisal and GMC requirements for
licensing. We have an academy team which release training opportunities both internal and external along with practice closure usually every 3rd Thursday afternoon for training.
About us
At gtd
healthcare we believe we do things differently. Our not-for-profit
ethos, with a drive to innovate care offers patients the best experience
possible and a unique opportunity to transform services. We put our people at
the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are
passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.
Benefits package
- Paid indemnity cover.
- 2 sessions per year for appraisal and pre-appraisal
preparation.
- One week study leave per year pro rata.
- Opportunities available for protected medical
leadership time.
- Opportunities for portfolio working across primary
and urgent care, in or out of hours & further development e.g. GP
trainer, fellowship schemes, Minor surgery and other specialist courses.
- Partnership opportunities available with GMS
practices.
- Living wage employer.
- Access to Wagestream, which provides flexible and
on-demand access to stream your pay , in real-time, when picking-up extra
shifts.
- 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years
of continuous service.
- Flexible pension benefits including NHS pension
scheme.
- Flexible working hours and policies.
- Family friendly and carer policies.
- Opportunities to apply for innovation and quality
awards.
- gtd healthcares wellbeing initiatives, which offer a wide range
of tools and resources.
- gtd healthcare social and fun activities.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- NHS staff discounts e.g. Blue Light Card, Health
Service Discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of care & service delivery
- Provide high quality and current evidence based medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice and, where necessary and relevant, patients from other gtd healthcare managed services.
- Provide all GP services required as part of the GMS contract held between gtd healthcare and commissioners.
- Undertake all necessary and relevant paperwork associated with the provision of medical services.
- Operate as part of a wider networked clinical team with partner practices for peer development, peer support and provision of relevant services.
- Undertake surgeries during extended hours in accordance with the access needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice.
- Provide support to other clinical professionals within the practice, e.g. advanced nurse practitioner, practice nurses.
Clinical and service development
- Support the achievement of QOF targets, taking a lead on a specific clinical area where appropriate.
- Actively participate in the development of services in the practices that meet the needs of the practices patient population and maximise the opportunities of new enhanced services.
- Work as an integral member of the practice team, contributing to the efficient and effective running of the practice.
- Support, where necessary, the implementation of change within the practice.
- Undertake clinical audits as required.
- Participate in individual and practice reviews as a part of incident or complaints management process.
Development and training
- Participate in an ongoing personal and professional development programme including annual appraisal and supervision.
- Ensure that mandatory training is completed within agreed timescales.
- Where appropriate, undertake the north west deanery basic trainers course and work with the practice and management teams to either enable practice training status to be achieved or maintain training status.
- Support the development of gtd healthcare becoming a beacon training organisation.
Corporate responsibilities
As an employee of gtd healthcare comply with all corporate and clinical policies and protocols.
- Ensure that mandatory training in complete and updated within the appropriate timescales.
- Where appropriate, engage in the management and resolution of complaints and incidents and significant events.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of care & service delivery
- Provide high quality and current evidence based medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice and, where necessary and relevant, patients from other gtd healthcare managed services.
- Provide all GP services required as part of the GMS contract held between gtd healthcare and commissioners.
- Undertake all necessary and relevant paperwork associated with the provision of medical services.
- Operate as part of a wider networked clinical team with partner practices for peer development, peer support and provision of relevant services.
- Undertake surgeries during extended hours in accordance with the access needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice.
- Provide support to other clinical professionals within the practice, e.g. advanced nurse practitioner, practice nurses.
Clinical and service development
- Support the achievement of QOF targets, taking a lead on a specific clinical area where appropriate.
- Actively participate in the development of services in the practices that meet the needs of the practices patient population and maximise the opportunities of new enhanced services.
- Work as an integral member of the practice team, contributing to the efficient and effective running of the practice.
- Support, where necessary, the implementation of change within the practice.
- Undertake clinical audits as required.
- Participate in individual and practice reviews as a part of incident or complaints management process.
Development and training
- Participate in an ongoing personal and professional development programme including annual appraisal and supervision.
- Ensure that mandatory training is completed within agreed timescales.
- Where appropriate, undertake the north west deanery basic trainers course and work with the practice and management teams to either enable practice training status to be achieved or maintain training status.
- Support the development of gtd healthcare becoming a beacon training organisation.
Corporate responsibilities
As an employee of gtd healthcare comply with all corporate and clinical policies and protocols.
- Ensure that mandatory training in complete and updated within the appropriate timescales.
- Where appropriate, engage in the management and resolution of complaints and incidents and significant events.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003.
- Accredited as a member of the Royal College Of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or have 5 yrs experience as a full time GP with a demonstrable commitment to quality practice.
- Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting service change.
- Experience of team leadership.
- Qualified GP Trainer.
Experience
Essential
- In practice as a General Practitioner/locum practitioner.
- Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and
- Outcome Framework (QOF).
Desirable
- Working in primary care.
- Working as a GP trainer.
- Special interests.
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Commitment to education and training.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent record keeping skills.
- Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care.
- Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of services.
Desirable
- Provision of enhanced services, e.g. minor surgery.
- Experience of using Emis, Docman and accurx systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003.
- Accredited as a member of the Royal College Of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or have 5 yrs experience as a full time GP with a demonstrable commitment to quality practice.
- Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting service change.
- Experience of team leadership.
- Qualified GP Trainer.
Experience
Essential
- In practice as a General Practitioner/locum practitioner.
- Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and
- Outcome Framework (QOF).
Desirable
- Working in primary care.
- Working as a GP trainer.
- Special interests.
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Commitment to education and training.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent record keeping skills.
- Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care.
- Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of services.
Desirable
- Provision of enhanced services, e.g. minor surgery.
- Experience of using Emis, Docman and accurx systems.
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).
