Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised, and self-motivated general practitioner to join our proactive, dynamic and growing team. Main duties of the job A key member of the team, you will manage patients, dealing with a wide range of presenting health care needs in a primary care setting. You will work with clinical colleagues in ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients. You will also contribute to planning and decision making as part of the practice team. About us Firdale Medical Centre is a member of Northwich Primary Care Network. We currently look after almost 11000 patients as well as mentor and support one of the local nursing homes. The practice is led by three GP partners, and we employ three salaried doctors. To complete the clinical team we have two nurses, health care assistant, a pharmacist, pharmacy technician and two Musculo-skeletal (MSK) specialists. We are also teaching practice supporting foundation and specialty doctors. We like to think there is more to work than roles and responsibilities and it is essential for everyone to feel a part of the team and able to contribute to the services we provide. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2646-24-0002 Job locations Firdale Medical Centre Firdale Road Northwich Cheshire CW8 4AZ Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face, telephone and video consultations, visiting patients at home, issuing and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professionally autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred internally within the Practice. Assessing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and making assessment of their health care needs. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current disease management protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Prescribing in accordance with the local prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate. Liaising with and refer to other care providers internally or externally as appropriate. Complying with relevant practice policy/guidelines, e.g. Child Protection, confidentially issues and Equality and Diversity. Maintaining GMC registration. Ensuring continuous Medical Defence cover. Ensuring inclusion on a local Performers list. Other Responsibilities within the Practice In general the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Be available for triage duties to answer patients telephone queries or carry out emergency home visits, or surgery consultations as appropriate. Contributing to the evaluation, audit and clinical standard setting with colleagues. Recording clear and contemporaneous EMIS based consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice prescribing policies. Contributing to the strategic management and development of the Practice e.g. in developing and contributing to practice policies and guidelines. Attending training, practice meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Meeting all timescales and deadlines for quality improvement projects and audits to ensure that the practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding. Ensuring full accreditation which will include full and unrestricted registration with the GMC, membership of an appropriate defence body and delivery of annual evidence for appraisal or accreditation purposes in keeping with national requirements at all times. A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Involvement in Care Home Scheme, participation in weekly care home visits and MDT meetings when required. Taking part in supervising Trainee GPs Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face, telephone and video consultations, visiting patients at home, issuing and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professionally autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred internally within the Practice. Assessing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and making assessment of their health care needs. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current disease management protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Prescribing in accordance with the local prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate. Liaising with and refer to other care providers internally or externally as appropriate. Complying with relevant practice policy/guidelines, e.g. Child Protection, confidentially issues and Equality and Diversity. Maintaining GMC registration. Ensuring continuous Medical Defence cover. Ensuring inclusion on a local Performers list. Other Responsibilities within the Practice In general the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Be available for triage duties to answer patients telephone queries or carry out emergency home visits, or surgery consultations as appropriate. Contributing to the evaluation, audit and clinical standard setting with colleagues. Recording clear and contemporaneous EMIS based consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice prescribing policies. Contributing to the strategic management and development of the Practice e.g. in developing and contributing to practice policies and guidelines. Attending training, practice meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Meeting all timescales and deadlines for quality improvement projects and audits to ensure that the practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding. Ensuring full accreditation which will include full and unrestricted registration with the GMC, membership of an appropriate defence body and delivery of annual evidence for appraisal or accreditation purposes in keeping with national requirements at all times. A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Involvement in Care Home Scheme, participation in weekly care home visits and MDT meetings when required. Taking part in supervising Trainee GPs Person Specification Additional Essential Up to date annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) On a medical performers list UK driving license Current CPR certificate Medical defence union cover Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Person Specification Additional Essential Up to date annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) On a medical performers list UK driving license Current CPR certificate Medical defence union cover Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP with GMC registration 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Firdale Medical Centre Address Firdale Medical Centre Firdale Road Northwich Cheshire CW8 4AZ Employer's website https://www.firdalemedicalcentre.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)