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Job Summary
The post-holder will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients presenting with a wide range of health care needs within a primary care setting. Working with clinical and operational colleagues in delivering a safe, high performing, effective, sustainable, innovative person centred medical service.
The Post-holder Will Develop Good Working Relationships With
* Patients
* GP colleagues
* Nurses
* Additional Reimbursement roles
* Surgery staff
* Community healthcare staff
* Hospital staff
Main Duties of the Job
Clinical Responsibilities
* To provide a comprehensive range of clinical duties at the agreed Surgeries within our group which are City of Coventry Health Centre, Broad Lane Surgery, Foleshill Surgery and Stoke Aldermoor Surgery.
* To undertake surgery consultations, home visits where necessary, and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals.
* Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
* To undertake on-call duties as part of the Surgery on-call rota, where agreed. This may include requesting that patients present at the surgery, telephone consultations, home visits and triage.
* Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
* Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions.
* Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
About Us
Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance is committed to supporting and delivering high quality primary care services to the local population and strengthening and developing general practices. We are a private company limited by shares, and as such, we are wholly owned by the practices within our Federation, covering a total population of around 450,000. We continue to provide a range of high quality, accessible and responsive services, whilst always looking forward to find new ways to support general practice and our local population. Our aim is to strengthen primary care for a stronger NHS. Our work plan continues to evolve to support local and national local policy developments, as well as local practice, Network and partner needs in terms of Supporting, Innovating, Delivering and Educating.
Date Posted
05 March 2025
Pay Scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
14 months
Working Pattern
Part-time
Reference Number
E0046-25-0017
Job Locations
1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf, Sandy Lane, Coventry, CV1 4JU
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* To provide a comprehensive range of clinical duties at the agreed Surgeries within our group.
* To undertake surgery consultations, home visits where necessary, and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals.
* Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.
* To undertake on-call duties as part of the Surgery on-call rota.
* Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload.
* Work with patients to support compliance with treatments and provide medication advice.
* Prioritise health problems and intervene in urgent or emergency situations.
* Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies.
* Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
* Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
* Screening patients for disease risk factors.
* In consultation with patients, develop care plans for health.
* Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes.
* Collecting data for audit purposes.
* Compiling and issuing computer-generated prescriptions.
Other Responsibilities
* Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Surgery policies/guidelines.
* To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holder's grade.
* To attend and contribute to regular administration and clinical meetings.
* To keep up to date with current and forthcoming National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.
* To contribute to the clinical governance agenda of the Surgery.
* A commitment to life-long learning and audit.
* Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting.
* Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.
* Attending training and events organised by the Surgery or other agencies.
Communication
* Able to utilise a full range of communication methods.
* Able to adapt communication style to reflect different types of people.
* Ability to receive complex, sensitive information and process appropriately.
* Lead in effective working relationships with healthcare providers and partners.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or equivalent.
* Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
* MRCGP.
* Evidence of other specialist interest/development/training.
Experience Essential
* Experience of NHS general practice.
* Experience of using electronic clinical patient records.
* Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team.
* Experience of undertaking audit in general practice.
* Knowledge of current and forthcoming NSFs and their impact on primary care services.
* Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
Desirable
* Understanding of policy developments related to primary care services.
* Knowledge of the health needs of the surgery population.
* Eligibility for minor surgery, CHS, obstetrics, family planning accreditation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance
Address: 1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf, Sandy Lane, Coventry, CV1 4JU
Employer's website: coventryrugbygpalliance.nhs.uk
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Medical Practices
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