Salaried GP in London

The salaried GP will be an integral part of the core multidisciplinary primary care team within the Hammersmith & Fulham Health Centres that is split across two sites at Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital. The post holder will provide the full range of General Medical Services in collaboration with other healthcare professionals within the Centres. There is an expectation to deliver on national quality markers such as the GMS Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), National Service Frameworks targets, and other national and local targets within our GMS contract, through robust quality assurance systems, appropriate use of skill-mix, use of information technology, and by education and development of our staff.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced GP with a range of clinical experience and skills, for a minimum of 4 sessions per week to ensure we continue to deliver high quality care. This role requires the post holder to be a trained Mental Health First Aid champion or a Freedom to Speak Up Champion.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare professionals within the organisation.
• Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.
• Maximise the effective use of current clinical computer systems.
• Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to an agreed standard.
• Compile and issue computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).
• Take part in areas including clinical auditing and data collection.
• Contribute to QOF and Northwest London Standard requirements and recording & code data appropriately.
• Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary.

In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working with primary care, as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical Council, all other Royal Colleges and Councils applicable to the staff within the Practice, Department of Health, ICB, CQC, and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team to support management and target delivery in patients with long term conditions. Work flexibly between sites, to provide the best continuity of care for patients. Work in partnership with patients to provide high quality patient centred care.

Quality & Compliance

• Be responsible for maintaining professional development.
• Attendance at clinical meetings, staff meetings and multidisciplinary meetings contribute towards CPD.
• Protected CPD time will be agreed upon appointment.
• Work within current ICB policy for prescribing.
• Take part and contribute to clinical auditing and data collection.
• Attend and present at monthly LCW Quality Assurance Group.

Stakeholder Engagement & Service Development

• Key member in the PCN network, supporting the delivery of co-ordinated, high quality care across all network practices.
• Respond to stakeholder enquiries and ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Support service improvement initiatives and change management projects.
• Assist in investigating complaints, feedback, and patient safety incidents (PSIRF), ensuring timely action and shared learning.
• Support LCW in its work to understand and continually improve patient experience through gaining feedback and taking actions to address.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring they are logged in LCWs quality management system.

Person Specification

• Experience

• Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours.
• Experience of audit and improving care for patients.
• Experience of working in primary care in an area with significant health problems.
• Development of areas of clinical expertise.

• Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda.
• Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area.
• Understanding current NHS policies.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Working on own initiative.
• IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice.
• Committed to quality and patient satisfaction.
• Committed to equal opportunities.

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full registration with GMC.
• Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB).
• Inclusion on Performers List.
• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development.
• MRCGP.

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.