Salaried GP

Job summary

• We are most often the initial point of contact for patients' health concerns providing care consistent to a patient's physical, emotional, and social well-being.Treating a range of common and chronic illnesses, managing long-term conditions to keep patients healthy.

• Core responsibilities

Working 4 sessions a week and reporting to Practice Partners, Clinical Lead and Practice Manager

• Role Summary

The Salaried GP will provide high-quality, safe and effective medical care to the practice population, working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team.

The role involves assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic and complex health conditions, while ensuring appropriate onward referral and continuity of care.

• The postholder will work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, pharmacists, reception/administrative staff and other members of the wider healthcare team.
• Objective

The overall objective of the role is to provide safe, effective, evidence-based and patient-centred medical care, while contributing positively to the wider functioning, clinical governance and ongoing development of the practice.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions.

Conduct face-to-face, telephone and appropriate remote consultations. Manage patients with long-term conditions and contribute to chronic disease management

Identify and appropriately manage patients requiring urgent or emergency treatment.

Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and other relevant services

Act upon investigation results in a timely manner.

Prescribe safely and appropriately.

Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.

Provide appropriate clinical advice, education and health promotion to patients.

Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, audits and quality improvement activities.

Contribute to the development and delivery of practice policies. Maintain awareness of current guidance, recommendations and guidance.

Clinical Governance and Professional Responsibilities

Maintain registration with the General Medical Council and comply with GMC professional standards.Maintain appropriate indemnity arrangements.

Teamworking

The postholder is expected to work positively and collaboratively with all members of the practice team. They will contribute to a culture of mutual respect, effective communication and openness.

About us

The Practice currently cares for just under 9000 patients with a team of 3 Partners, 2 salaried GPs, an ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, a Practice Pharmacist, HCAs and a mix of 10 reception/admin staff.

We are part of East Elmbridge PCN, along with 6 neighbouring practices.

We are a training practice and delight in welcoming new students. We also hold monthly staff meetings, open to all staff, where we share information, ideas and news. We also provide the lunch!

Located in East Molesey, Surrey, with parking provided.

Situated near to Hampton Court Palace and the river Thames, with a wealth of cultural and social venues.

We are looking for a candidate that shares our ethos of excellence and able to start as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Effective management of long-term conditions

To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of providing home visits
• Minimum of 12 months as a salaried GP
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice

Desirable

• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Polite and confident
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Effectively utilise resources

Desirable

• Familiar with:
• EMIS
• Docman
• Word
• Excel

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• MRCGP or equivalent.
• Experience working in UK General Practice.
• Demonstrable knowledge of primary care clinical practice.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied clinical workload.
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit and continuous professional development.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP

Desirable

• Clinical trainer or supervisor qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service