Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
• Provide other personal medical services to meet identified patients need.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare professionals within the organisation.
• Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.
• Work within current ICB policy for prescribing.
• Complete any tasks/duties set by the partners or practice manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration and Certification:
• Be included in NHS England list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006.
• Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register.

Experience

Essential

• Accepting interest from those who are newly qualified or experienced
• Eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment.
• Strong clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care.
• Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Passionate about technology and improving healthcare outcomes.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Experience of working in a GP practice and Primary Care

Desirable

• Understand QOF areas and achievement

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Way Surgery

Address

Pilgrims Way

Dartford

Kent

DA1 1QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimswaysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to:

Offer general assistance to the Practice Team with a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Receive, assist and signpost patients to the appropriate service or Healthcare Professional

Administrative duties to help with the smooth and efficient running of the Practice including clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the Practice Team

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other Healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other Healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that incorporates the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual annual appraisals, taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development and mandatory training
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidanceDiscuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a NHS GP Surgery or Primary Care Essential criteria
• Experience with using windows software eg WORD, EXCEL etc keyboard skills, computer literacy
• Experience in the use of the EMIS System Evidence of good communication skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Way Surgery

Address

Pilgrims Way

Dartford

Kent

DA1 1QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimswaysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)