Salaried GP (4 - 6 Sessions)

We are looking to recruit a permanent salaried GP to join our friendly and forward thinking team working 4-6 sessions a week (Wed-Fri).

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:

• Covering regular 10 or 15 minutes pre booked GP Appointments
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of patient consultations using appropriate AI and clinical software
• Developing care plans for health in consultatoin wit patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Carry out home visits
• Engage in clinical meetings
• Support the education and supervision of medical students
• Engage in monthly clinical meetings
• Assist in clinical audits

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Participate in on-call rotations as required
• 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, training, financial management and HR
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self‑learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Participate in the review of significant and near‑miss events applying a structured approach i.e. Root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office package software
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Competent in the use of EMIS clinical software

Flexibility

• The post holder will be required to work across practice surgeries in Torpoint and on the Rame Peninsula and may be required to undertake home visits, so must be mobile and have Business use motor insurance.
• Awareness of Heidi AI software package

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Inclusion on the NHS England performers list
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Evidence of continual professional development activities

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.