Fixed Term Salaried GP in Nottingham

Jubilee Park Medical Partnership are seeking a 4 session Salaried GP to join our team for 6 months. The working days will be Thursday and Friday. We are a busy and innovative practice with a friendly and supportive team. The Practice is based over two sites, Lowdham Medical Centre and Park House Health and Social Care Centre, and provides care to patients living in Carlton, Gedling, Netherfield, Burton Joyce, Lowdham, and the surrounding villages of Lowdham.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population as a whole, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.
• 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

We provide care to around 12,200 patients, have 3 partners, 5 salaried GPs and a large support team. We have a Good CQC rating and are a well organised practice, supported by a fantastic management, nursing and administrative structure. We utilise SystmOne, Ardens and Accurx to support our practice and patients and are a teaching practice with GP trainees and medical students. We are part of Synergy Health PCN and work collaboratively with the 2 other surgeries within the PCN to ensure we are all using the PCNs full potential. As a practice we are forward thinking, adaptable and open to change. The wellbeing of our staff is a high priority and a good work life balance is something that, as a partnership, we value highly. Team meetings are held regularly, and we encourage contact and support within and across all staff groups.

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.
• Support the wider clinical team as required.
• Participating in the practice rota undertaking a variety of duties including but not limited to face to face consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, care home visits.
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload including participating in extended hours provision.
• 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.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings, MDT, Safeguarding and other meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
• 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 GP Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
• Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence.
• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times.
• 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.
• Lead by example, being diligent in work undertaken and identifying and proactively managing opportunities for improvements.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Effectively manage own time and workload.
• Work with the Business and Quality Managers to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards.
• Work with the Business and Quality Managers to assist with the development and implementation of projects and new working methods as required.
• Assist with the development, review, update and implementation of practice policies and procedures.
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

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 on-going professional development.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Occupational Health Clearance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to own transport.

Experience

• Full GMC Registration.
• National Performers List registration.
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU).
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP.
• MRCGP.
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP.
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT).

Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Occupational Health Clearance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to own transport.

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.

£10,000 to £11,000 a session per session, per year.