SALARIED GP

Fantastic opportunity for a GP to join our very friendly and hard-working multidisciplinary team. We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP for 6 sessions per week. A job share would be considered and the future possibility to do additional extended hours in the future if desired. We are an innovative and forward-thinking practice and consistently look at ways of delivering better services using new technologies. We have recently won the NCL Sustainability and Green Plan 2025 Award for our community practice allotment project. We are an established training practice with regular medical, Pharmacist, PA students, F2s and GPSTs working at the practice. We pride ourselves on providing high quality care throughout the patients journey when they contact our practice and value every team members contribution in achieving this.

Main duties of the job:

• Clinic sessions 09:00-13:10 & 14:20-18:30
• Recording all patient contact on the clinical system
• Referral letters to be completed in a timely manner
• Review of Lab Reports
• Review of documents e.g. hospital letters and discharge summaries
• Medication reviews
• EPS repeat prescriptions and medication queries
• Home visits as required
• Telephone advice
• Support clinical and admin staff for clinical queries at site
• Participate in duty doctor system within the team across sites
• Working with the Surgery to ensure the maintenance and improvement of the Quality and Outcome Framework, Locally Commissioned Services (LCSs), Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), Directed Enhanced Services (DESs) or the PCN.
• Audits to meet Practice need
• Attend Practice Training or meetings as required
• Encouraged to develop and use skills for the improvement of care to patients and to record as appropriate for appraisals and CPD
• Supervision or shadowing of medical students of all years as required
• Potential extended management duties to be discussed (e.g. QOF work, MDTs etc.) or teaching sessions (taking a tutorial for a medical student/FY2 doctor or GP registrar) and would count as a normal clinical session in terms of pay and timings.
• Mentor medical students as and when required
• CPD and attending practice educational and clinical meetings

About us:

• Rapidly growing practice population circa 9,000 patients
• Good CQC rating and happy patient online reviews
• Friendly and cohesive existing team with high levels of experience
• Annual BBQ and Christmas Dinner
• Clinical meetings
• CPD catered training meetings
• Participation in on-call rota
• On-site parking

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out for informal visits or questions too.

Job responsibilities:

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 GMS 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.

Person Specification:

• Qualified General Practitioner with MRCGP, Vocational Training Certificate, or equivalent JCPTGP qualification
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate professional medical defence indemnity (e.g. MPS / MDU)
• Eligibility to practise independently in the UK

• Experience working within a primary care environment
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and clinical audit
• Understanding of the General Medical Services (GMS) contract
• Experience in clinical risk management
• Experience participating in or leading audit programmes
• Ability to act as project lead where required, including work relating to CQC, ICB/CCG and QOF

• High level of clinical knowledge and competence consistent with an experienced GP
• Ability to interpret clinical information and data accurately
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, clear and courteous telephone manner
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand patient needs, including in sensitive or distressing situations

• Competent in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Experience using EMIS clinical system

• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, cooperative and adaptable approach
• Motivated and forward-thinking
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and reliability
• Punctual and committed to supporting team objectives
• Ability to work under pressure and manage challenging situations calmly
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to use resources effectively and efficiently

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Flexibility to work outside core hours where required

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.