Salaried GP - fixed term to March 2027

Horizon Healthcare is offering a fixed-term, Salaried GP position, until the end of March 2027 with the exciting possibility of a permanent post for the right candidate. 6-8 sessions per week, immediate start.

• No on-call commitment
• No Acute visits
• On-call Partner support throughout the whole day
• A Clinical Pharmacy team who undertake all prescription tasks and all medication related correspondence
• Patients with Long Term Conditions
• Mental Health Professionals who are on site, managing MH consultations
• An excellent work/life balance with flexibility around start and finish times
• A progressive management and Partner team
• Additional support of associated allied health professionals, such as First contact physio and dieticians, social prescribing and care coordination.

Main duties of the job:

• 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 GMS contract.
• 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.

About us:

You will be joining a forward-thinking General Practice with motivated multi-disciplinary teams of both administrative and healthcare professional colleagues. Horizon Healthcare operates a "Primary Care Consultant" model for our team of GPs giving value to the individual and propelling them into a learning environment where they will have the constant support of an on-call partner. Administrative duties are considerably reduced by our other in-house specialist teams. Horizon Healthcare has a list size of 29,000 plus patients and offers competitive rates of pay based on experience and skill levels.

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
• 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
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• 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
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and 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
• 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
• Support the training of medical students 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
• To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

• 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)
• 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

Person Specification:

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

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Project lead as required with CQC, CCG and QOF

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

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• SystmOne
• 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

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.