JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Salaried GP Responsible toPartners 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. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Reporting potential risks identified Managing Information Use IT as an aid in planning, presenting, and communicating information. 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: 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. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming, is non-judgmental and respects people's circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Quality You will be expected to maintain a strong supportive team providing comprehensive and responsive general medical service to our patients. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by problem solving, making innovative suggestions on ways to improve and enhance practice performance. Take an active role with clinical audits and identification of quality improvements via complaints and significant events. Work effectively with individuals or other agencies. 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.