Salaried GP in Holmes Chapel

We have an opportunity for a 6 session salaried GP to join us at our growing practice. We are a busy training and dispensing practice in East Cheshire, near to junction 17 of the M6 motorway in the centre of Holmes Chapel village. Current list size is just over 13,000 and growing. We have 4 very supportive Partners plus 2 salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Paramedics, on-site physiotherapy, phlebotomy, Pharmacist, MHP's, FCP's, SPLW and a positive and supportive admin team. We have a large, recently extended and fully refurbished premises with 21 clinical rooms. We may consider flexibility in sessions, we are looking to cover 6 sessions. The practice offers extended access appointments to patients on a Monday and Tuesday until 8pm so cover for these sessions would be expected on a rota basis. All GPs cover a duty day which runs until 6.30pm, again this is on a rota basis. The practice is part of CHOC PCN which is made up of us and three other practices in Congleton and we have a full complement of ARRS roles who work across the practices. We have a great working relationship and together use resources effectively to increase capacity as well as staff and patient satisfaction. Our clinical systems are Emis Web, Docman and Accurx. Informal visits are welcome if arranged in advance.

Main duties of the job: We're an established, well-run and highly regarded GMS and training practice, using a total triage model since 2023. We're looking for a Salaried GP for 6 sessions per week. We need a team player who is keen to support the ongoing growth and development of the practice.

About us: Our services include minor ops, contraception and extended hours. The role would involve working some early and late sessions (6.30pm and 8pm finishes) as part of our contract. We rotate the early and late shifts along with the duty/triage GP shifts and strive to allow all colleagues a good life work balance. A strong team ethic, underpinned with regular clinical reviews. We have a Practice Management team consisting of Practice Business Manager, Deputy Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Administration Manager, Dispensary Manager, Nurse Lead and Reception Manager as well as patient experience lead, finance assistant, medical secretary team, dispensary team and office team. Free on site parking.

Job responsibilities: Responsible to GP Partners and Practice Business Manager. Job Purpose: To use professional skill and knowledge to provide a high standard of primary and continuing medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract. Contribute to the delivery of patient services in line with ICB requirements. Effective clinical administration, audit and management, appropriate to the role. Contribute to the Practice team by being an effective team member.

• Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract, including patient consultations, duty doctor cover including triage and home visits.
• Collect, record and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results.
• Work in accordance with Practice clinical procedures and protocols.
• Request, perform and/or interpret tests and records, reports and examination information to assist in diagnosis of patients' condition.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other appropriate medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
• Monitor patients' condition and progress and re-evaluate and/or change treatments as necessary.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners appropriately, when necessary and in a timely manner ensuring compliance with protocols and procedures for referral.
• Promote health education in conjunction with other health care professionals and have an awareness of the local health and social issues.
• Complete all allocated and self-generated clinical administration.
• Carry out clinical audits as appropriate.
• Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient/Practice relationship.
• Recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and communicate effectively with team members, patients, their carers and other colleagues and health care professionals.
• Support the compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy.
• Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme.
• Maintain medical knowledge and skill level in line with your Personal Development Plan and for the safe delivery of clinical care within the Practice.
• Keep up to date with medical developments, medication and treatments.
• Attend Practice training sessions as appropriate and required.

Person Specification: Qualifications Essential: Current full GMC Registration, Inclusion in the GMC GP Register, Evidence of CPD and further education/training & professional updating, Evidence of post-registration training, Commitment to developing professional practice and skills, Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Good computer skills and the ability to adapt to GP clinical systems, Aware of the importance of continuing professional development, Awareness of current primary care initiatives, Experience of health promotion, Experience of undertaking clinical audit and implementing change, Experience of working within a Primary health care team.

Desirable: Experience of undertaking audit in General Practice, Use of EMIS Web and DOCMAN electronic clinical systems, Membership of Royal College of General Practitioners.

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.

Employer name: Holmes Chapel Health Centre. Address: London Road, Holmes Chapel, CW4 7BB.