Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Salaried GP to join our forward thinking practice. We have 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs and we are looking to expand our team. We are a total triage practice using Footfall for all of our appointment requests. We have capped numbers per day and our clinical staff book their own appointments in line with their judgement of the patients condition. You will decide how long your patients appointment needs to be, and when it needs to be. You will manage your own workload in a way that suits you. You will be supported by our large team of ANPs, nurses, HCAs, Home visiting team, Pharmacy team, Administrators and Receptionists.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for up to 8 sessions over 4 days.
To work as an autonomous
practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice
population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying
with the GMS contract.
Furthermore, the post holder will
adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the
effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a
positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Millwood Partnership is based in Bradwell and is the lead practice for Gorleston PCN. We have a 20,000 list size and a wide ranging demographic. Millwood is a great place to work, with a supportive atmosphere from all of our teams. We encourage innovation and support new ways of working with our total triage system. We are passionate about the future of Primary Care and embrace forward thinking, having a Practice Development Plan that covers our plans for the next 5 years.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities
of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out
other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and
staffing levels:
a.
The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b.
The
provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
c.
Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d.
Effective
management of long-term conditions
e.
Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat
prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
f.
On
a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
g.
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
h.
Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i.
Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit
process
j.
Contribute
to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality
initiatives within the practice
k.
Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
l.
Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m.
Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including
clinical governance and training
n.
Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process
o.
Prepare
and complete the revalidation process
p.
Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
across the practice team
q.
Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
r.
Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s.
Review
and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
t.
Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a
culture of continuous improvement
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the salaried GP may be requested to:
a.
Participate
in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c.
Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Systmone user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Systmone user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Experience of medicines management
- General understanding of the GMS contract
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
The Millwood Partnership
Address
Mill Lane
Bradwell
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 8HS