Job Title: Salaried GP Accountable to: Reports to (job title): Senior Partner Partners Hours: 8 sessions per week-max Salary: Negotiable Key Responsibilities: Maintaining the highest clinical standards in accordance with good medical practice, and local and National clinical guidelines and various clinical protocols of the practice. Keep up to date with advances in clinical practice. Undertake annual appraisal and revalidation. Attend practice educational meetings and weekly Management Meetings, as appropriate. Undertake home visits, and care of practice patients in nursing homes or residential homes. Contribute to the development of ideas and policies in the practice. Maintain good medical records. Good prescribing and medicines management. NICE guidance and DH directives Good Prescribing Practice as defined by British National Formulary (BNF) guidance from Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain on the safe and secure handling of medicines Controlled Drugs legislation Shared protocols agreed between the CCG and other NHS providers Locally specified Patient Group Directions Have in place suitable guidance to ensure that when referrals made for patients to see other medical service providers are kept within local guidelines, adequate information is given to the personnel to whom the patient has been referred for proper assessment to be made Be supportive of any complaints policy and procedure to ensure proper investigation and appropriate follow-up action in the event of a complaint being made against any aspect of the service provided or any personal provider of the service Maintain confidentiality in line with professional standards This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time during the employer and employee review at appraisal. Safeguarding Children and Adults The organisation has a zero tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and the Children Act (1989, 2004). In accordance with the CCG and Local Safeguarding Adult Board policy all staff must ensure the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults is appropriately safeguarded. All staff are required to attend training appropriate to their role in safeguarding children and adults, which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and knowing how to raise concerns when those signs of abuse are noticed in a person. Confidentiality: All personal and medical matters pertaining to patients and staff must be treated with complete confidentiality. Failure to do so could lead to disciplinary action. Codes of Conduct and Accountability: You are expected to comply with relevant CCG/Practice codes of conduct and accountability. Health and Safety: In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other supplementary legislation, you are required to take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of work and co-operate with CCG/Practice and others in meeting statutory regulations. You are also required to attend statutory training as required to fulfil your duties. To comply with safety instructions and CCG/Practice policies and procedures. To use in a proper safe manner the equipment and facilities provided. To refrain from wilful misuse of, or interference with, anything provided in the interest of health and safety and any action, which might endanger yourself and others. To report as soon as practical any hazards and defects to your senior manager. To report as soon as practical accidents and untoward incidents and to ensure that accident forms are completed. Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required: Essential: Full GMC Registration, MBBS / MBChB or equivalent UK permit or right to work in the United Kingdom GP Vocational or additional experience in general practice nMRCGP or certificate Performers list or right to apply Commitment to professional development Knowledge of the NHS Understands the importance of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues and health and social policy Ability to make good clear concise medical notes, both computerised and manual Experience of Microsoft Office applications Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A solutions focused approach Ability to listen and empathize Potential to cope with stressful situations Ability to undertake responsibility Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Understanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality care Trustworthy Flexible and a good time keeper Good organisational and time management skills Ability to manage and facilitate change Understanding and acceptance of and adherence to the need to keep strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resources and common sense Able to work under pressure and within an ever changing environment Effective team worker Decisive, confident working style with the ability to deal with competing priorities Commitment to continuing professional development Desirable: MRCGP or nMRCGP Experience of Sys1