Due to the imminent retirement of one of our existing GP Partners, an exciting opportunity now exists. The Partners at Crickhowell Group Practice are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive GP Partner to complement our multidisciplinary team of clinicians. We will consider between 4-6 sessions per week for the right candidate.
We are above all looking for someone who is a good fit for our team and will find it easy to fit in with our shared philosophy. Experience and number of years is not essential as we highly value personal qualities and potential. We are seeking a well-rounded clinician with excellent clinical skills and the leadership ability and drive to positively contribute to the development of the practice.
Whilst the partners currently have roles assigned to them, a new partner coming into the team will allow a review of current roles and we would be happy to encourage the new partner's development into additional areas should they have a particular preference.
Knowledge of how GP practices work as a business, how funding and finance works and how income can be expanded would be helpful. As well as existing contractual income streams, this could include experience or interest in developing new revenue streams.
Informal visits and enquiries are encouraged and can be confidential. Please e-mail timothy.davies6@wales.nhs.uk to arrange an informal chat.
Main duties of the job
The key interpersonal skills which we believe to be key to maintaining our good relationships and teamwork and the qualities we would like our Partner to demonstrate are:
* Recognising the value of teamwork
* Respect for all those working in the practice, regardless of role
* Honesty and openness in all areas of practice life
* Balanced and reasonable in discussions
* Prepared to go the extra mile when needed
* Pragmatism when the goal is unobtainable and needs to be adjusted
* A sense of humour
* Loyalty and commitment
* Acceptance of decision making by consensus
As a GP Partner you will deal with a wide range of health needs in the Primary Care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. As a member of the team, you will be encouraged to set an example to others and to play a role in target achievement and service development.
We are growing our service to respond to an ever-changing general practice and our doctors are supported to maintain a range of specialist interests. We are a happy, close working team who genuinely enjoy each other's company. We believe continuity of care is best for patients but also sustains clinicians and can be more efficient.
About us
We are a 5-partner practice serving approximately 9000 patients. We operate from modern premises and are a member of the South Powys Cluster and The Red Kite Community Interest Company, working with local partners to explore how best to work in a collaborative way to maximise our patients' wellbeing.
We are a semi-rural practice located in Crickhowell, Powys within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. We are six miles from the vibrant town of Abergavenny, 13 miles from Brecon and only 25 miles from Cardiff. We enjoy good local schools and other amenities.
The Practice has 8 Doctors (5 GP Partners and 3 Salaried GPs), a Pharmacist and 5 Nursing staff (FTE). We have an experienced reception team and a stable and effective management team. We are a dispensing practice. We also work very closely and effectively with other members of the MDT attached to our practice by the Health Board; this includes District Nurses, Health Visitors, MSK Physio, Frailty Practitioner and Community Mental Health.
Secondary Care is provided by the Grange Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital and other services commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board.
We are a very high achieving practice under the Quality Assurance and Improvement Framework, QAIF, and consistently receive high Patient Satisfaction ratings from our patient reviews.
Job responsibilities
As a GP Partner you will deal with a wide range of health needs in the Primary Care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. As a member of the team, you will be encouraged to set an example to others, assist in their education and training, and to play a role in target achievement and service development.
* Practice evidence-based medicine, in line with national and locally agreed guidelines
* Conduct patient consultations during the practice's clinical appointment hours
* Conduct telephone consultations and home visits as appropriate
* Check and sign repeat prescription requests
* Check, manage and process patient test results
* Prescribe in line with local and national guidelines
* Refer patients to secondary/urgent care and additional interventions as appropriate
* Manage long-term conditions and patients with complex problems
* Promote healthy living strategies and give health and wellbeing advice, generally encouraging patients to follow a healthy lifestyle
* Carry out patient testing and screening as required
* Make autonomous clinical decisions relating to patients' health needs
* Contribute to the development and implementation of practice guidelines, policies and procedures
Delivering high-quality services
* Provide services to the practice's patient population, to the highest possible standard, in line with competencies and professional code of conduct
* Monitor and maintain the standard of care provided, taking appropriate action if standards are not met, through self- and peer-review, benchmarking and evaluation
* Undertake clinical governance and clinical audit activities to ensure the continual improvement of service delivery
* Participate in reviewing and responding to complaints, significant events and other shared learning activities within a structured framework.
* Support the performance of team members and collaborate in improving the quality of healthcare and service provision, in line with local and national policy and strategy
* Work within the practice's framework for identifying vulnerable patients and apply policies relating to treatment of vulnerable patients
Management and leadership
* Manage workload, staff availability and cover, in collaboration with fellow partners
* Make, implement and adhere to decisions, in collaboration with fellow partners, including following agreed processes to raise concerns
* Ensure the practice and all staff follow best practice, as set out in clinical guidelines and identified through audit
* Action and refer concerns and issues as appropriate.
Practice-related duties
* Process medical reports, referrals and correspondence
* Record and collect data for audit purposes
* Make timely, clear, computer-based records of consultations and contact with patients
* Maintain administrative records relating to the practice contract and enhanced services
* Contribute to providing a supportive environment for other staff through informal catch-ups and contact
* Attend and contribute to in-house meetings, including clinical, educational/training-related and administrative meetings
* Attend meetings and events held by external agencies and stakeholders
* Contribute to teaching and training clinical staff as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
* Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
* Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
* Accredited as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Employment Checks
* 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.
* UK Registration
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Experience
* Understanding of the health and social needs of a local practice patient population.
* Strong commitment to personal and professional development.
* Commitment to education and training of other members of the team.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care.
* Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of services.
* Commitment to the provision of enhanced services.
* Competent user of EMIS Web and Docman.
* Understanding of the Welsh GMS Contract.
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.
£72,500 to £100,000 a year Depending on agreed sessions and partner agreement
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