Salaried General Practitioner in Stoke-on-Trent

Main duties of the job

• To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting.
• Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
• To be involved in the provision of education and training to GP Registrars and other staff.
• To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.

About us

• CQC rated GOOD in all areas
• QOF Achieved within 10 months
• 4.8* Rated on NHS Reviews
• 4.6* on Google
• Veteran, Dementia friendly, RCGP Active, Gold Standard Teaching award, Gold for Sustainability
• Purpose built building
• Rapid Access Home visiting, District Nurses, Health Visitors, and more Community Services on Site
• Lunch time catch up
• 15 patients per session
• Pro-Rata Duty Doctor
• Six weeks' annual leave + bank holidays pro rata
• 1 week study leave (pro rata)
• High staff retention

Job 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.
• Completing non-NHS reports as required.
• Offer and carry out consultations and, where appropriate, physical examinations for the purpose of identifying and reducing the risk of illness, disease or injury.
• 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/IIF.
• 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.
• Provide cover for the GP extended hours clinic and duty doctor rota (pro rata).
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• Support the training of medical students/GP Trainees 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.

Person Specification

• Adaptable and open to new situations and changes.
• Understanding and relating to patients' feelings and concerns.
• Respectful and polite in interactions.
• Showing kindness and care towards patients.
• Confident in decision-making and actions.
• Effective at planning and structuring tasks.
• Able to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Committed and reliable in teamwork.
• Taking initiative to identify and tackle tasks independently.
• Self-motivated to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.
• Always operates in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
• Working flexibly and prioritising competing demands on time to ensure agreed deadlines are met and organisational effectiveness within limited hours available.

• Full GMC Registration to practice as a GP.
• Inclusion on Performers List.
• Eligibility for Medical Indemnity Membership.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

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.