Short term fixed contract salaried GP in Rochdale

We are looking for a fixed term GP role within the new GP reimbursement scheme with a view to further contract if funding continues. We would be looking for 3 sessions; however, we would be happy to discuss flexibility around the number of days and timings of those sessions.

Main duties of the job

• In person consultations
• Some telephone consultations
• Visiting patients in their homes or care home
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
• Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required
• Clinical administration including processing of results and coordinating referrals for specialist review

About us

Mark Street Surgery is based in central Rochdale. With a registered list size of 10,000+ patients in an area of high deprivation, we see a range of complex, stimulating and challenging presentations with high levels of demand - managed, coordinated and processed by a highly skilled, inspirational and motivated team of professionals. This position will be pivotal to supporting the practice with its mission to provide a level of service that we would want our own families to receive. If you are keen to join a superb Practice Team and be supported in your own development and the development of others, then contact us.

Job responsibilities

As a Salaried GP, you will provide autonomous care for our patients and encourage pro-active management. You will demonstrate safe clinical decision making and provide expert care by undertaking history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, including appropriate follow-ups.

Clinical

• Provide clinical care to our patients; assessment and management of patients mainly via face to face appointments.
• Use skills and expert knowledge to assess the physical and psycho-social needs of patients with undifferentiated primary care conditions including minor illness and instigating therapeutic treatments based on best available evidence to improve health outcomes.
• Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to make comprehensive and focused assessments, independently and proactively managing care of the patients.
• Promote patient independence and self-care where appropriate.
• Support and work cohesively in a team with other GPs/ANPs and ACPs including providing oversight and mentorship for more junior colleagues.
• Review pathology results and other provider communications to ensure appropriate treatment and care.
• Whilst considering the patient's needs, deliver on targets for the Quality and Outcomes Framework and NHS England/ICB/PCN Contracts.

Regulatory

• Respond to complaints and clinical incidents/significant events as appropriate to ensure robust systems are in place for improving practice through joint learning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and legal standards.
• Undertake at least one clinical audit a year. Evaluate data and present findings to the Practice Clinical team. Implement changes where appropriate.
• Adhere to the employing practice Policies and Procedures including Infection Control, Health and Safety, and safeguarding. Ensure all mandatory training is completed in a timely manner.
• All staff must be familiar with and actively promote the practices Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.
• All staff who have access to personal data will be aware of their responsibilities under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 and will abide by the principles of that legislation.

Personal / Professional Development

• Maintain own personal/professional development plan and portfolio thereby meeting the requirements for revalidation through appraisal of own performance.
• Adhere to the annual appraisal process and revalidation requirements.
• Work at all times within the GMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Provide Mentorship and training of new recruits or students as and when required.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: MBCHB or MBBS or equivalent, MRCGP, GMC registration, Evidence of capacity to work as GP in NHSE, Evidence of defence union membership, Postgraduate qualifications relevant to GP.
• Experience: Experience of working in a primary care environment, Commitment to continued professional development, General understanding of the primary care contract, Experience of using EMIS, Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement activities, Awareness of BECCOR and local schemes.
• 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.

Depending on experience £10.5-11k per session.