Job summary
We are looking for 3-5 Salaried GPs to join our diverse and energetic team.
We offer:
1. Full time or part-time
2. Reduction in administration. We have centralised and standardised processes for workflow management(reduced paper work) including a Care navigator hub(call centre), Docman hub, Clinical coders, Pharmacy hub, Referral and Call and Recall hubs.
3. Minimal home visiting as we have access to paramedic / AP led home visiting service
4. Excellent clinical, management and administrative support teams
5. CPD time and support for career progression
6. CQC Compliant
7.A clinically diverse team- Pharmacist, ACP, NPs, PA, Social prescriber, Physio First.
8. High QOF achievers.
9. Training Practice
10. Enhanced Services- Extended access, Care Home, Substance Misuse Hub, Homeless Hostel
11. Opportunities for career progression- Lead/ Portfolio GPs, PCN and Specialist roles
12. Locum insurance for sickness
13. NHS Pensions
14. Option to be involved in NHS fellowship programme(Unitl 5yr after qualifying)
Our rate of pay is based on experience and ranges from £10,815 to £12,360.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a variety of duties including
- Patient Consultation - Face to Face, Telephone/video consultations and queries,
Home Visit (service provided by local federation)
On call and dealing with queries
Dealing with prescriptions, prescription signing and medication related queries.
Management of workflow, tasks and pathology results
Being able to make professional, autonomous decisions regarding presenting problems, self-referred or referred by other health care workers at organization.
Identifying the undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care needs of patients
Assessing patients for early signs of disease and risk factors
Engaging in activities such as QOF, LES/DES, and other extra work necessary to provide a full service to patients
About us
The Lewisham Care Partnership is an established Super Partnership/PCN bringing together 5 practices in central Lewisham, South East London with a total practice population of 53,738.
We are a very innovative team, seeking to push through good ideas that improve both patient care and our staff team work life balance.
Our 5 care sites include, the St Johns Medical Centre , the Honor Oak Group, Belmont Hill , Morden Hill and Hilly Fields care units all located within Lewisham.
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:
- The delivery of highly effective medical
care to the entitled population
- The
provision of services commensurate with the GMC/PMScontract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local
and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term
conditions
- Processing of administration in a timely
manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated
administrative tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake
telephone triage and duty doctor roles
- Maintain accurate clinical records in
conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Working collaboratively, accepting an
equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended
through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute to the successful
implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the
practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a
specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to
practice meetings as required
- Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical
governance and training
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal
process
- Prepare and complete the revalidation
process
- Commit to self-learning and instil an
ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- Support the training of medical students
from all clinical disciplines
- Support the partners in achieving the
strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and
reduce expenditure
- Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
- Encourage collaborative working,
liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous
improvement at all times
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- General understanding of the PMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of CCG initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications
- 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
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
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 Lewisham Care Partnership
Address
56 - 60 Loampit Hill
London
SE13 7SX