Salaried GP Bradleys Practice in Buckley

Bradleys Practice is a dual-site GP surgery located in North East Wales, serving a patient population of approximately 18,000. We are currently seeking a salaried GP to work two sessions per week, with opportunities to expand sessions in the future. We are a partner-led practice with potential progression to partnership for the right candidate. We pride ourselves on being a proactive and supportive practice. We have implemented several technological initiatives to enhance both patient experience and staff wellbeing, and we continue to develop new projects to improve how we work.

Main duties of the job

A typical clinical session consists of 12 appointments. There are no home visits during clinic days, as we have a dedicated visiting clinician each day, supported by our GP trainees. We operate a clinical navigation system to triage appointment requests and manage demand effectively. As a result, the duty doctor maintains a normal clinic day until 5 pm, reviewing only patients with urgent clinical need who meet specific criteria between 5 pm and 6:30 pm. The successful applicant would participate in visiting days and duty shifts on a pro-rata basis. Also to help train students if required and clinical time is given for this. There is also the opportunity for the postholder to become involved in our clinical navigation system, should they wish to take on this role.

About us

Our clinical team currently includes 9 partner GPs, 2 salaried GPs, 1 ANP, 1 APP, 1 pharmacist, 5 practice nurses and 3 HCAs. We are also a training practice and usually host four GP or Foundation trainees at any given time.

Job responsibilities

• 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 effectively 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

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:

• Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise; Provide leadership and education for members of the multi‑disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Person Specification

Experience

• Managing urgent and routine GP clinics across different primary care settings
• Conducting telephone consultations and triage
• Assessing acute, chronic and undifferentiated presentations
• Prescribing within scope and handling medication queries
• Recording accurate clinical notes within the EMIS system
• Working collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams
• Previous experience of working in a busy GP practice, urgent care or community primary care settings is desirable
• Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills

Qualifications

• MARCGP, CCT or JCPTGP - GMC-registered GP
• NHS Performers List inclusion
• Valid indemnity and Enhanced DBS

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.