Job summary
NEWBOLD SURGERY
JOB VACANCY
PERMANENT CONTRACT SALARIEDGP
6 Sessions
Competitive sessional rate
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, well organised PMSTraining Practice. We are committed toproviding the highest standards of care to our practice population of 12,000patients. We are passionate aboutimproving Patient Services, developing skills, and embracing change.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Salaried GP withgood organisational skills and a positive attitude.
Our Salaried GP's are responsible for core work such as assessment,diagnosis, treatment and onward referral of patients on their caseload. You will also have responsibility for apractice list of patients, take part in core hours, on call rota and extendedhours. As we are a training practice you will have an active involvement in TrainingGP Registrars and Medical Students.
You will be supported by 5 GP Partners, 4 salaried GPs, Practice Manager,Patient Services Manager, excellent Nursing Team, supportive AdministrativeTeam and our valuable integrated PCN colleagues. You'll enjoy a supportive,open culture, with space to grow and develop.
Both experienced and newly qualified GP's arewelcome to apply along with GP Registrars who are due to complete theirtraining shortly.
Main duties of the job
Dutiesand Responsibilities
13appointments (10 minutes slots) plus fair share of Emergency overspills persession
OwnBlood Results, Lab Links & fair share of any GPs who are on holiday.
OwnWorkflows plus fair share of any GPs who are on holiday.
Fairshare absent GPs prescriptions
ReferralLetters
TelephoneConsultations
Fairshare of home visits
On-call/DutyDoctor WTE 1 per week with occasional 2 per week cover Registrar on-call
ExtendedSurgery WTE 1 per week
QOFAreas optional
Managea Patient list as the Usual GP for a caseload of patients with associated paperwork.
Reports,during contracted hours
Tobe involved in the mentoring and support of trainees
This list represents general duties, is not exhaustive andmay be added to or amended according to the changing needs of thePractice. Other duties may be includedafter suitable periods of training.
About us
Newbold Surgery is a 12,000 patient practice, working from a purpose built site, with free on site parking and good transport links.
Please visit our website to find out moreNewbold Surgery
You will be supported by 5 GP Partners, 4 salaried GPs, Practice Manager, Patient Services Manager, excellent Nursing Team, supportive Administrative Team and our valuable integrated PCN colleagues. You'll enjoy a supportive, open culture, with space to grow and develop.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Salaried GP
Responsible to Partners and Practice Manager
Responsible for: Self
Place of work: Newbold Surgery 3 Windermere Road Newbold Chesterfield S41 8DU
Sessions: Up to 6 per week
Agreed hours of work
Flexibility of start and finish times to be mutually agreed.
Duties and Responsibilities
13 appointments (10 minutes slots) plus fair share of Emergency overspills per session
Own Blood Results, Lab Links & fair share of any GPs who are on holiday.
Own Workflows plus fair share of any GPs who are on holiday.
Fair share absent GPs prescriptions
Referral Letters
Telephone Consultations
Fair share of home visits
On-call/Duty Doctor WTE 1 per week with occasional 2 per week (cover Registrar on-call)
Extended Surgery WTE 1 per week
QOF Areas (optional)
Manage a Patient list as the Usual GP for a caseload of patients with associated paperwork.
Reports, during contracted hours
To be involved in the mentoring and support of trainees
This list represents general duties, is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended according to the changing needs of the Practice. Other duties may be included after suitable periods of training.
Entitlement
6 Weeks Annual Leave plus 1 week Study Leave
Training and Personal development
Be responsible for own Learning and Training Needs with ongoing Personal Development in line with appraisal process.
Develop and maintain a Personal Development Plan and meet annual requirements.
Participate in Mandatory Training, including QUEST afternoon on a Wednesday (participation is encouraged. If non-working day, time off in lieu given for attendance)
Team Working
Team meetings to be attended as appropriate.
Work as an effective and responsible team member developing new and efficient ways of working.
Adhere to practice ethos of maintaining a strong responsive team where workload is shared, and everyone is supported during busy times and absence.
Management of Risk
Manage and assess risk within areas of responsibility and undertake such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Identifying the risks involved in work activities.
1. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
Reporting potential risks identified
Managing Information
2. Use IT as an aid in planning, presenting, and communicating information.
3. Manage information using the clinical system, Computer Software, internet, databases and filing systems.
Confidentiality
Discretion and trustworthiness are paramount for the post as you will always be party to confidential conversations, documents, and information.
The post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, and other healthcare providers. All such information is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Knowledge of such information must be treated with tact and diplomacy. Divulgence of any practice information will be in accordance with Practice Policies and Procedures relating to Confidentiality, Information Governance, Data Protection, 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:
4. Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
5. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
6. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming, is non-judgmental and respects people's circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Quality
7. You will be expected to maintain a strong supportive team providing comprehensive and responsive general medical service to our patients.
8. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
9. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by problem solving, making innovative suggestions on ways to improve and enhance practice performance.
10. Take an active role with clinical audits and identification of quality improvements via complaints and significant events.
11. Work effectively with individuals or other agencies.
12. Effectively prioritise and manage own time, workload and resources, utilising exceptional organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers, and outside agencies.
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribute to the Implementation of Services
Apply Practice and local policies, standards and guidelines including CQC compliance and readiness.
Help to ensure work is completed to a high standard within set time scales.
Due to the ever-changing demands of General Practice, the post holder may be required to work different days/hours as required by the Practice which may include Evenings and weekends.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
13. Experience of working in a primary care environment
14. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
15. Experience of continued professional development
Desirable
16. Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
17. Experience of CCG initiatives
18. General understanding of the PMS Contract
Personal Qualities
Essential
19. Polite and confident
20. Motivated, forward thinker
21. High levels of integrity and loyalty
22. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
23. Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
24. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
25. Commitment to ongoing professional development
26. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
27. Application Form
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
28. Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills equal with that of an experienced GP
29. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
30. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
31. Effective time management
32. Excellent interpersonal skills
33. Problem solving and analytical skills
34. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
35. Experience with clinical risk management
Desirable
36. Knowledge of SystmOne
37. Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
38. Strong IT Skills
Qualifications
Essential
39. Qualified GP
40. MRCGP
41. General Practitioner Certificate of Completion of Training CCT
42. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
43. Womens Health GP
44. Trainer or an interest to become a Trainer
Other Requirements
Essential
45. Flexibility to work outside of core hours
46. Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check
Desirable
47. Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF