Exciting Opportunity for Salaried GP's in Beautiful Cumbria
Our small semi-rural GP practice in the heart of Cumbria is seeking two enthusiastic salaried GP's to join our team for 3-4 sessions each, per week.
About Us:
We operate a doctor-first triage system, ensuring efficient and patient-centred care.
What We Offer:
* Employment on the BMA standard contract, ensuring fair and transparent terms.
* Salary negotiable to reflect experience and expertise.
* Protected induction time.
* The opportunity to participate in our PCN out-of-hours shifts, offering additional experience and income.
Why Join Us?
Work in a picturesque location, offering a great work-life balance.
* Be part of a forward-thinking practice that values innovation and collaboration.
* Enjoy a supportive team environment with a focus on continuous learning and improvement. Potential for Partnership for the right candidate.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and are eager to contribute to a thriving practice, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that due to our small size (~3700 patients), a willingness to supervise and mentor other clinical staff in-person is an essential attribute for this role.
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.
The working week will include a variety of clinical sessions with pre-bookable appointment clinics, Duty GP/Triage GP and Home Visits. Our allocated Duty GP/Triage GP deal with lab results/prescription queries/documents and letters to allow for GPs to focus on maximising time with patients.
Job responsibilities
Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMC contract, additional, and enhanced services contracts along with agreed non-NHS work (medicals, reports etc.).
Undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, and dealing with 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.
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols including providing health education.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to a high standard.
Complete referrals where appropriate including for any suggested diagnostic testing and report on results to patients as required.
Prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary.
It is expected that the post-holder will undertake all the duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within Primary Care.
Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary.
Provide clinical support for colleagues including assisting with the mentoring and training of colleagues as part of the Practice's commitment to lifelong learning.
Comply with all relevant organization policies and procedures including but not limited to confidentiality, data protection, health & safety, infection control etc.
Undertake mandatory training as determined by the Practice.
Reflect on personal practice through SEA, appraisals and patient complaints.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBChB
* MRCGP
* General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
* Full GMC Registration
* Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performer's List
* A willingness to supervise and mentor other clinical staff in-person is an essential attribute for this role.
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Experience of working in Primary Care (Post Qualification experience not essential)
Knowledge and skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & oral)
* Clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a GP
* Effective time management (planning and organisation)
* Problem solving
* Experience with audits
* Ability to follow clinical guidelines, policies and procedures
* Experience with clinical risk management
Personal Qualities
* Positive attitude; self-motivated and able to motivate others
* Willingness to learn new skills
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Experience
* Understanding of the challenges and wider issues of health and social needs within the Primary Care setting
* Demonstrate an understanding of health education, promotion and public health
* Experience of working in a GP Practice
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.
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