Salaried Gp

Brentford Group Practice is looking for a fixed-term salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 4 to 5 sessions per week, ideally covering Monday and Wednesday (full days) and Friday (half day).

We are a friendly, innovative, enthusiastic, and proactive two-partner GP practice based in Brentford. We are seeking a similarly motivated and committed GP who enjoys all aspects of general practice and is keen to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice that values high-quality patient care, teamwork, and continuous development.

Excellent and modern purpose-built site premises which is part of a health Centre with community services. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking for a flexible role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Ideally, the successful applicant would start as soon as possible. The Practice remains flexible regarding the start date in order to appoint the desired candidate. Newly qualified GPs welcomed and supported. Diverse range of services provided. We use System One and a total triage system. List size - 8000. CQC rated as good.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered general medical services.
• Conduct face-to-face, telephone and online consultations as appropriate.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Participate in clinical meetings and practice development activities.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and achievement of contractual requirements.
• Home visits and Triage.

Brentford Group Practice is a progressive GP practice serving a diverse population. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, accessible, and high-quality healthcare to our patients. Conveniently located near Brentford Railway Station and high street, the practice offers excellent transport links and serves a vibrant local community.

We provide a supportive and collaborative environment where a Salaried GP can develop special interests and engage with a wide range of clinical services. You will be joining a diverse, highly skilled, and forward-thinking team that is open to new ideas and committed to continuously improving patient care and practice development.

Our multidisciplinary team includes 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Practice Nurse, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), and a Prescribing Pharmacist. Together, we are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of patient care while fostering a positive, energetic, and rewarding working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated GP looking to be part of a friendly and innovative practice that values teamwork, professional development, and patient-centred care.

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.
• 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.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide general medical services to registered patients during scheduled clinical sessions.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone, home visits and video consultations as appropriate.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with NHS and local prescribing guidelines.
• Refer patients to secondary care and other healthcare professionals whenever appropriate.
• Review pathology results, correspondence and clinical documents.
• Undertake home visits where required.
• Promote preventative healthcare and health education.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the clinical system.

Generic Responsibilities

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion creates an environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff has the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff has a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others and to co-operate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Confidentiality

This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.

Learning and Development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental to ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme.

Collaborative Working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is also essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

Service Delivery

Staff at Brentford Group Practice must adhere to the information contained within practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times.

Security

The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.

Leave

All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 6 weeks leave each year which includes the study leave and should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor roles.
• 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.
• 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, 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 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.

Secondary Responsibilities

• 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 SpecificationQualifications

• Essential: GMC registered, DBS, Performers list, MRCGP, Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
• Desirable: Experience of working in a GP setting although we are open to newly qualified GP. General understanding of the GMS/PMS contract.

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working in a primary care environment, Experience of continued professional development, Experience of QOF and clinical audit, General understanding of the GMS/PMS contract.
• Desirable: Minimum of two years as a salaried GP, Experience of medicines management, Competent in the use of Office and Outlook, SystmOne user skills.

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.