An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bolton Community Practice team. We are a busy GP surgery with four sites across Bolton delivering GP services to a population of over 15,000 patients. We are an EMIS Web practice.
The practice is seeking an enthusiastic newly qualified, salaried GP for 2 sessions per week.
Main duties of the job
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care including:
* Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, e-consultations, 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 with patients in line with current practice disease management protocols.
* Referring to other care providers as appropriate.
* Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
About us
As a training practice, we support the ongoing development of the next generation of GPs and believe in a culture where everyone is encouraged to grow their skills and interests.
Job responsibilities
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.
Clinical Responsibilities:
* In accordance with the Practice timetable, the post-holder will make him/herself 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.
* Understanding and applying legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance.
* Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
* Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
* In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
* 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.
* Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
* Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.
Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:
* Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
* A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
* Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
* Undertaking any other duty as reasonably requested by the practice to facilitate adequate provision of services to patients.
* Continuing personal development and education; attending training courses when relevant/required.
Confidentiality:
* In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information. They have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
* In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff, and other healthcare workers.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
* Communicate effectively with other team members.
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
* Recognize people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety, and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy.
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness.
* Ability to make clear concise medical notes.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Trustworthy and flexible with good organizational skills.
* Commitment to continuing professional development.
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration, MBBS / MBChB or equivalent.
* Qualified GP with Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
* Currently on National Performers List.
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.
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