Salaried GP in Hinckley

We are excited to announce that an opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Practitioner to join a friendly practice based in the Leicestershire area.

About us:

The Centre Surgery in Hinckley, Leicestershire is looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and friendly Salaried GP to join our team. We are looking for someone who will provide and maintain a high quality of care for patients and provide support to other members of the primary health care team. Our practice list size is approximately 5,500 patients with 3 GPs, ANPs, Pharmacists and an established Nursing Team. This is an APMS contract that is run by Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance, who are a GP Federation supporting 12 practices across the locality.

Due to one of the practice team emigrating, we are looking for someone already experienced in working in a GP practice, and looking for someone to cover 2-4 sessions per week on a Monday and Wednesday. The pay rate is £10,750 per session.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the effective, high quality provision of APMS services to our patients.
• Undertake a fair share of appointments, home visits & admin duties including triaging telephone calls and Duty Doctor Responsibilities as outlined in the job plan.
• Provision of patient consultations, physical examinations, diagnosis, care planning, appropriate treatment and referrals.
• Work alongside the clinical team to achieve agreed prescribing protocols.
• Contribute to the development of all aspects of the practices work including clinical policies, evaluation, audit, medication switches, fair share of disease related patient reviews, clinical governance and research undertaken by the practice.
• Maintain good working relationships and communication with patients, carers and other members of the Primary Health Care Team.
• To provide continuity of medical services to a named nursing/residential home within the practice.

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 APMS 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.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To be responsible for the effective, high quality provision of Alternative Personal Medical Services (APMS) for the registered population of the Practice, under the terms of the NHS (General Medical Services) Regulations 1992.
• To be an active participant of the practice based primary health care team undertaking a fair share of appointments, home visits & administrative duties including triaging telephone calls and Duty Doctor Responsibilities as outlined in the job plan. This may include participating in extended opening hours.
• Provision of patient consultations, physical examinations, diagnosis, care planning, appropriate treatment and referral.
• Provide early intervention and prevention advice such as diet, exercise, consumption of alcohol, drugs, immunization and screening.
• Provide contraception and maternity medical services to practice population.
• Work alongside the clinical team to achieve agreed prescribing protocols, including adherence to the LMSG Prescribing Formulary, as appropriate.
• Provide at no cost to the patient (except where cost incurred by the practice), all appropriate immunizations in respect of travel abroad and immunizations against prescribed diseases as per the GMS Contract.
• Signpost patients towards the range of Health and Social Service available, ensuring a patient focus for the delivery of services.
• Contribute to the development of all aspects of the practices work including clinical policies, evaluation, audit, medication switches, fair share of disease related patient reviews, clinical governance and research undertaken by the practice.
• Maintain good working relationships and communication with patients, carers and other members of the Primary Health Care Team.
• To provide continuity of medical services to a named nursing/residential home within the practice.
• To complete as appropriate medical certificates and other documentation as part of the patients continued care.

Information and Technology

• Undertake all necessary patient related administration duties which will include the development and use of a common patient record system (SystmOne).
• To work towards objectives/targets as agreed with the Clinical Lead to comply with national and CCG directives i.e. QOF and collection of data.
• Complete patient electronic medical records using the appropriate templates.

General Duties

• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To adhere to Federation policies and procedures.
• To evaluate allocation of daily post/results/respond to phone calls and implement changes to patient medical records as appropriate.
• To work in an efficient, proactive and friendly manner demonstrating respect for patients and colleagues.
• To attend Practice Clinical meetings and professional meetings to ensure personal development is maintained and that changes are communicated to other members of the practice.
• To work within Clinical Governance principles and both local and national frameworks.
• To maintain clinical skills and abilities through continuing professional development by attendance at relevant training and study days.
• To participate in annual appraisal and discussion on training needs.
• To work in accordance with the Health & Safety Regulations and Federation Policies.
• Any other duties deemed appropriate, which may arise with the development of the Practice.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice/Federation as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice/Federation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Federation policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Federation Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Federation guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Being aware of and discharging responsibilities in the process of preventing and controlling infection by using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Equality & Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Federation as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

This is not an exhaustive list and may be changed in light of changing service needs or national and local policies and priorities. All changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Qualifications: Qualified GP, MRCGP, Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent, JCPTGP, General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• General understanding of the GMS/APMS contract
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of CCG initiatives

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

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.