Are you a newly qualified General Practitioner with passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at the Cowley Road Medical Practice, a vibrant, community-focused GP practice in East Oxford.
We are looking for a GP on a permanent contract to work six sessions a week.
The position will be part funded by resources made available through our Primary Care Network (East Oxford PCN) and as a Newly Qualified GP, you will be supported by, and work with, a diverse multi skilled professional team of clinical and non-clinical approachable staff. In return you will provide high quality, person centred clinical care to our patients.
You will be joining a close-knit team with a rich mix of skills, experience, and knowledge, working together to serve our diverse community which in term provides variety and a high level of job satisfaction.
Cowley Road Medical Practice serves a very diverse population meaning that the role of GP at our Practice provides variety and a high level of job satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
The role will incorporate all the various aspects of day to day general practice in a combination of acute presentation of patients (through duty doctor sessions) as well as chronic disease/long term conditions monitoring and management (through routine telephone/face to face appointment sessions).
You will be provide:
* GMS services to the patient population of Cowley, Oxford.
* A contribution to clinical administration duties.
* A number of duty clinician sessions throughout the week.
In return, Cowley Road Medical Practice will offer you:
* Competitive salary and NHS pension.
* Full indemnity cover.
* Work plan: 12 x 15-minute appointments per session.
* 6 weeks annual leave/1 week study leave (pro rata).
* Paid sick leave allowance.
* Flexible working arrangements within the surgery's opening hours of 08.30 to 18.30.
* Weekly clinical/Management meetings.
* No out of hours or weekend commitments, but overtime opportunities if desired.
* High-quality support and a focus on professional development.
* Future Leadership and Research Opportunities.
* Occupational Health Support.
* A good Work/Life balance.
* Free on-site car parking.
About us
Cowley Road Medical Practice (CRMP) is a well established GP Practice providing various NHS & Primary Clinical Care to patients in East Oxford.
We are a vibrant, forward-thinking Practice that places the care of both our patients & staff at the core of everything we do.
Our close-knit team fosters a warm, friendly & compassionate environment, creating a space where everyone feels valued. Serving a diverse community of over 12,000 patients, our dedicated GPs, nurses, pharmacist, healthcare assistants (HCAs) & administrative staff work together to provide outstanding care. Every day, our team goes above & beyond to support/improve the health & well-being of the community we are proud to serve.
Rated as GOOD by CQC, our team consists or 30 dedicated professionals. We are committed to implementing a positive workplace in which all staff members are encouraged to grow & develop.
We are actively involved in our local PCN and take a forward-thinking approach to introduce new initiatives that enhance our patient care.
CRMP is supported by Principle Medical Ltd(PML).
PMLis a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various clinical services across Oxfordshire & Northamptonshire. They have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 & in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing 50 GP practices & nearly 650,000 patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* To provide assessment, diagnosis & treatment at first point of contact from a triage list & act as an autonomous clinician, with support from clinical colleagues.
* Proactively identify, diagnose & manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.
* Diagnose & manage both acute & chronic conditions, integrating both drug & non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
* To accurately triage & prioritise patients, including in emergency situations, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event/illness, including past medical & drug history.
* Provide assessment, diagnosis & treatment for those patients who need to be seen in their place of residence.
* To evaluate clinical information from examination & history taking & initiate appropriate treatment and / or referral, including admission to hospital if required.
* To signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway & to refer patients to appropriate care settings, within locally agreed healthcare pathways.
* To maintain accurate & systematic documentation of patient interactions & clinical care provided, including adverse events.
* To advise & support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion & disease prevention.
* Fulfil clinical administrative workload (i.e. pathology results and DocMan).
Communication
* To liaise & interact with multi-professional teams across organisational boundaries, including primary care, social services & secondary care providers according to patient needs & appropriate care pathways.
* To maintain communication with all healthcare professionals & outside agencies to ensure seamless, patient-centred service provision.
* To ensure effective communication so that the patient receives the appropriate level of care & wherever possible avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
* To take an active role in maintaining expert communication with all patients, carers & relatives which meets their individual needs.
* To deal with complaints in a calm & courteous manner, ensuring that complaints are dealt with efficiently & satisfactorily in accordance with local protocols.
* To communicate effectively in demanding & challenging situations.
Professional
* To input to & extract information from clinical IT system.
* To work collaboratively with other members of the health care team such as the District Nursing Team, Mental Health Services, staff in Care Homes, Ambulance Service, and Secondary Care etc.
* To ensure that the wellbeing of patients & staff is maintained in accordance with Practice policies.
* To undertake clinical audits in line with the organisations clinical audit plan, & to participate as required in equipment testing & other research.
* To contribute to the analysis of information to inform future development of the service.
* To participate & contribute to clinical meetings.
* To identify risks to service provision & highlight them to the Clinical Lead.
* To work within the requirements of Data Protection legislation as it applies to patient records.
* To maintain current professional registration & indemnity.
Organisational
* To operate as an effective member of the Practice team
* To maintain accurate & systematic documentation of patient interactions & clinical care provided, including any adverse events, child protection issues or other notifiable matters.
* To provide information to inform the evaluation & efficiency of the role and for performance management purposes as requested.
* To engage in self-appraisal & utilise reflective practice to enhance & develop personal & organisational practice.
Managerial
* To ensure effective time management & prioritisation of workload.
* To ensure the security, safe storage & maintenance of any allocated equipment & goods.
* To ensure practice is within good clinical governance & based on sound up-to- date clinical evidence.
* To identify & assess any risks associated with patient care or to oneself & communicate these risks to the Clinical Lead.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* GP Vocational or additional experience in general practice.
* Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service.
* Experience working in GP Practice/Primary Care.
* Evidence of commitment to Continued Personal Development.
* Proficiency in minor illness and minor injury treatment.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Knowledge of anatomy & physiology is required to effectively assess/treat patients.
* Strong Clinical reasoning, assessment & diagnostic skills.
* General IT skills.
* Knowledge of Data Protection & understanding the requirement to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
* Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
* Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families & healthcare team members.
* Ability to work as a member of a team.
* A compassionate approach with a strong commitment to patient advocacy & support.
Desirable
* Knowledge of EMIS, DocMan and ICE.
Other
Essential
* Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change.
* Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service.
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised Medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent).
* General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT).
* Full GMC Registration.
* National Performers List registration.
* GP Vocational or additional experience in general practice.
Desirable
* MRCGP.
Employer details
Employer name
Cowley Road Medical Practice
Address
East Oxford Health Centre
Manzil Way
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 1XD
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