Salaried GP

As a Salaried GP the post holder will be part of the medical clinical team caring for a growing population of registered patients and dealing with a wide range of health care needs in a primary care setting.

In accordance with the Medical Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

In accordance with the Medical Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self‑referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Supporting patients with particular needs by signposting or referring to the appropriate Social, Health or Community Organisation.

Prescribing in accordance with the Medical Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Contribute to the medical administrative needs for the efficient running of the Medical Practice.

Ensuring that all work carried out which carries a private fee is properly recouped and accounted for; e.g. Medical Reports, Insurance reports, private letters to 3rd Parties etc.

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Job responsibilities

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders.

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Qualifications

• On GMC GP Register
• On Medical Performers List
• Annual appraisal and revalidation(when appropriate)
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check
• UK driving licence
• Primary prevention & screening services
• Clinical Governance
• Delivery of QoF targets
• Self‑audit and reflection
• Organised and efficient in record keeping
• Completion of paperwork
• Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care
• Commitment to continuity of care
• Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
• Addressing health inequalities
• Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary and multi‑agency teams
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem‑solve on a daily basis
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to input to strategic and
• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
• Adaptability to change
• Service Development

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.