The Greenway Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic GP to join our team of doctors and advanced practitioners, for 6-8 sessions per week.
We are open to applications from both newly qualified and experienced GPs looking for a salaried role with a view to partnership for the right candidate.
You will join a team of four GPs and four advanced practitioners to deliver acute services to a population of 9,500 patients in the friendly, semi-urban town of Cleckheaton.
We offer 6 weeks annual leave and one week study leave (pro-rata), plus sick/maternity/paternity pay in line with the BMA standard contract.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.
Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.
Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Primary Key Responsibilities
1. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
2. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
3. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
4. Effective management of long-term conditions
5. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
6. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
7. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
8. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
9. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
10. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
11. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
12. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
13. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
14. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
15. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
16. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
17. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
18. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
19. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
20. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Secondary Responsibilities
1. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
2. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
3. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
* Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
* Experience with clinical risk management
* Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Experience
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Experience of continued professional development
* Experience of QOF and clinical audit
* General understanding of the primary care contract
* Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
* Experience of medicines management
* Experience of ICB initiatives
Qualifications
* Qualified GP
* MRCGP
* Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
* General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
* Full GMC registration
* National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
* Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
* Evidence of current validation
* Evidence of last appraisal
* Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated, forward thinker
* Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
* Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
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 Pay in line with BMA Contract
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
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