Job summary
The post holder
will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring,
compassionate and committed experienced general practitioner who, acting within
their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient
from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and
evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical
decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills,
for patients within the general practice. The post holder will commit to
demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process.
They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team
to meet the needs of patients.
Main duties of the job
- Assess and triage patients,
including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment
(including prescribing medications following policy, patient group
directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways)
or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team
- Implement
and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with
an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically
examine and assess patient needs including history taking, assess,
diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for
patients with complex needs and onward refer where appropriate.
- Use complex decision making
to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of
care within a broad scope of practice
- Prescribe
and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to
patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national
and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
- Assess,
identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in
accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implement and participate in
vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Actively take a
personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable
shared decision making with the presenting person
About us
MDC
PCN comprises of 2 Practices in Mottingham, Downham and Chislehurst in London
Borough of Bromley. The practices have a combined geographic area made up of
around 35,000 patients. There is a wide socio-economic and demographic served
within this area which will provide an interesting and varied case mix. You
will be joining an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators. The team
is well supported with ongoing professional development (training support, CPD,
and peer support). The role contributes to the improving quality of care of our
patients across the network of practices.
MDC PCN is a friendly and diverse team who are
determined to make work-life balance achievable and enjoyable. They are a
supportive group of clinicians and are made up of a dedicated
multi-disciplinary team ready to welcome new employees into the network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
responsibilities
- Assess and triage patients,
including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment
(including prescribing medications following policy, patient group
directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways)
or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team
- Implement
and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with
an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically
examine and assess patient needs including history taking, assess,
diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for
patients with complex needs and onward refer where appropriate.
- Use complex decision making
to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of
care within a broad scope of practice
- Prescribe
and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to
patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national
and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
- Assess,
identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in
accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implement and participate in
vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Actively take a
personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable
shared decision making with the presenting person
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- 2.Having obtained the Certificate of Experience from the Joint Committee on Postgraduate training for General Practice
- 3.Membership of appropriate Medical Organisation (MDU, MPS, etc)
- 4.MRCGP
- 5.Annual appraisal updates
Experience
Essential
- -Experience in working in a primary care environment
- -Experience of continued professional development
Desirable
- -Experience of medicine management
Knowledge
Essential
- -Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
MDC PCN
Address
145 White Horse Hill
Chislehurst
Kent
BR7 6DH