Salaried GP
Job summary
We are a friendly, well organised practice in the pretty market town of Newark. We look after nearly 14,000 patients with our multidisciplinary team which includes prescribing nurses, pharmacists and a paramedic. We are a training practice and as well as registrars we host a wide range of other students including nurses and pharmacists. We also have a diverse administrative team including GP Assistants who help manage GP workload.
Newark has good travel links and is easily accessible via road and rail. We are looking for a GP who would currently like a salaried post but may be interested in partnership in the future. We encourage and support all our staff including Salaried GPs to develop their skills and expertise; if you have an area you are interested in we would love to hear about it.
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 whilst complying with the contract. Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
We are a friendly and supportive practice, providing dedicated CPD time, experienced staff who aim to support GPs with their administrative workload and a free Employee Assistance Programme. We are a training practice and encourage our salaried GPs to support the supervision of trainees, as we intend to increase the number of trainees we have we may be able to offer the opportunity for formal training in clincial supervision. We are also interested in supporting GPs with specialist interests in dedveloping these and using the full breadth of their skills and knowledge.
Job responsibilities
Job title Salaried GP Line manager Kate Hunter Business Manager Accountable to Dr Ruth Granfield Senior Partner Sessions per week 4
Job summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.
Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Primary key 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 primary care 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 On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles 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 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 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 always adhere to practice protocols and policies Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement Secondary responsibilities 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
Qualifications · Essential
Full GMC Registration Medical Degree On Performers list Enhanced DBS
Desirable
SystmOne experience
Experience · Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
Minimum of two years as a salaried GP Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
