Due to upcoming retirement, we have an exciting opportunity for a new GP Partner here at Whitwick Road Surgery.
Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking GP looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving practice, and open to investing in the practice owned premises? Whitwick Road Surgery in Coalville, North West Leicestershire, is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable GP partner to join our team and help shape the future of primary care.
Why Join Us?
* Growing Patient Base: We care for a list of 8,000 patients, and our numbers are steadily increasing.
* Expanded Facilities: Our recently extended practice now features two additional consulting rooms, providing vital extra space for patient care and to offer minor surgery.
* Experienced Team: You'll be joining a highly skilled and dedicated clinical team, supported by an evolving and committed practice management team.
* Innovative Approach: We are passionate about embracing new technologies and reimagining general practice to meet the changing needs of healthcare. We encourage fresh ideas and creative thinking to drive progress.
* Supportive Environment: Our team is known for its energy, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit, making Whitwick Road Surgery a fantastic place to work.
Main duties of the job
What We're Looking For:
* A GP partner who is reliable, motivated, and committed to high-quality patient care.
* Someone with innovative ideas who is eager to contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.
* Someone who can manage and support staff in both clinical and business settings.
* A GP partner who will be involved with preparing and maintaining high standards required for CQC.
* A team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.
About us
What We Offer:
* The opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped practice.
* A supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking environment.
* A chance to make a real difference in shaping the future of our practice and the care we provide.
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
As a partner, the post-holder will also be required to take on a share of GP partner responsibilities in addition.
Clinical Responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
Providing counselling and health education.
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions - avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible.
Prescribing in accordance with the ICB prescribing formulary, or generically, whenever this is clinically appropriate.
Providing a share of duty doctor sessions each week.
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of providing primary medical care services.
* Experience of the ongoing development and innovation of a GP practice.
* Experience of maintaining the high standards required to meet CQC regulations and preparing for inspections.
* Experience of implementing new ideas or approaches to clinical practice.
* Experience of using technology to shape and transform general practice.
* Experience of managing and supporting staff from both clinical and business perspectives.
* Experience of contributing to business management and the financial health of a GP practice.
* Experience of participating in clinical research.
* Experience of training medical students or GP trainees, ensuring that their learning needs are met.
Qualifications
* Full registration with GMC.
* Inclusion on the Performers list.
* Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
* MRCGP.
* Basic Life Support certification.
* Appropriate Safeguarding certification.
* Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and healthcare in the area.
* Understanding of current NHS policies.
Skills
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, staff and external stakeholders.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in written and verbal forms.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Working on own initiative.
* IT skills as relevant to General Practice.
* Committed to quality and patient satisfaction.
* Committed to equal opportunities.
* Team player.
* Problem solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to follow policy and procedure.
* Competent in the use of SystmOne.
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident.
* Flexible and cooperative.
* Motivated and driven.
* Forward thinker.
* Integrity and loyalty.
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
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.
Depending on experience, Partner drawings based on practice accounts.
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