Job summary
Working days - Wednesday and Thursday all day and half day (PM) on Monday or Tuesday.
Anexcellent opportunity has arisen for a doctor wishing to practice high qualitymedicine with continuity of care in a well-established friendly and supportivepractice, which respects work life balance.
Wepride ourselves on providing patient centred care, in a happy workingenvironment, with excellent teamwork throughout the practice.
Weare part of Poole Central PCN and benefit from additional services from anenhanced care team including Acute Visiting team, Care Home team, Pharmacist team,MSK practitioners, Link workers, Health coaches and an SMI health worker.
1. GMS practice 9000 patients and growing
2. 5 Partners, 2 Salaried GP, 1 Nurse Practitioner
3. High QOF achievement
4. Training practice for Medical Students, F2s and Registrars
5. Full range of Enhanced Services
6. Development Opportunities, supporting CPD
Weare looking for an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our team to undertake 4 to 5 sessions.
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 GMS 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.
About us
Our mission is to providebetter health for our patients by improving outcomes; improving patient accessto services; providing quality care closer to home where possible; motivatingand developing our workforce; maximising limited NHS resources to provide thebest care and support.
Our core values that areshared among the partners and staff are:
7. Professionalism
8. Openness
9. Fairness
10. Respect
11. Accountability
The Practicehas always prided itself on providing high quality care in a traditional familypractice setting. We have built a positive relationship with ourconsultant colleagues at UHD. Two of ourpartners are GP trainers, and learning andeducation is an important part of what we do. In addition, we also take medical students at various points in theirtraining. One of our partners is Executive Lead for Integrated Care at UHD and we are heavily involved in network development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d. Effective management of long-term conditions
e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
k. Accept delegated responsibility for a list of patients
l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
12. Qualified GP
13. MRCGP
14. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
15. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
16. Full GMC Registration
17. National Performers List registration
Desirable
18. Special Interest
19. GP Trainer
Experience
Essential
20. Experience of working in a primary care environment
21. Experience of continued professional development
22. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
23. General understanding of the GMS contract
24. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
25. Strong IT skills
26. Clear, polite telephone manner
27. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
28. Systmone user skills
29. Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
30. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
31. Excellent interpersonal skills
32. Problem solving & analytical skills
33. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
34. Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
35. Experience with clinical risk management
36. Polite and confident
37. Flexible and cooperative
38. Motivated, forward thinker
39. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
40. High levels of integrity and loyalty
41. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
42. Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
43. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
44. Commitment to ongoing professional development
45. Effectively utilises resources
46. Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
47. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
48. Occupational Health Clearance
Other
Essential
49. Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
50. Eligibility to practice in the UK independently