General Practitioner / Salaried GP in Grimsby

Pelham Medical Group require a salaried GP for 6 sessions per week. The successful applicant will work within a supportive environment. Clinicians usually meet at least 3 times a week to enable communication, raise concerns and collaborate. Group and individual supervision is provided. We are looking for a committed, supportive and competent clinician who can provide good quality care to our 10,300 patients. We can offer a competitive salary, continuous professional development with opportunities to specialise in an area of interest. There may be opportunities to be involved with medical education. Pelham Medical Group is based in Grimsby. We employ experienced and respected GPs whose specialties cover: Diabetes, microsuction, paediatrics, women’s health and musculoskeletal conditions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, dealing with a wide range of presenting health conditions including those with complex needs. The post holder will work with clinical colleagues in ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients. The post holder will also contribute to planning and decision making as part of the practice team. The post holder is expected to work to the standards as detailed in the RCGP/GPC "Good Medical Practice". The post holder will work at Church View Health Centre. Occasional home visits may be required.

About us

Pelham Medical Group is a busy practice serving a large and varied population. We are based in the centre of Grimsby, classed as an area of higher deprivation. We require an individual who is an excellent team player, has a proactive attitude, is hardworking and motivated. We aim to be flexible and recognise the importance of balancing family and work life.

Job responsibilities

• Reports to: Partners
• Key working relationships: Partners, Practice team including clinical, nursing, reception and administrative staff, attached staff, District Nurses, Health Visitors, Social Care staff, Midwife and voluntary sector, Patients and carers, ICB staff, Secondary care service.

GP Job Role Description

Main Purpose: The successful candidate will manage a caseload, dealing with a wide range of presenting health care needs. The post holder will work with clinical colleagues in ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients. The post holder will also contribute to planning and decision making as part of the practice team; the job description therefore covers clinical and organisational elements.

Location: The post holder will work at Church View Health Centre. Domiciliary visits to patients in their own home, care or residential home may on occasion be required.

Clinical:

• Provides comprehensive primary medical care services including chronic disease management, child health surveillance, contraceptive services, maternity services, minor surgery.
• Participates in providing a range of local national and directed enhanced services in accordance with the Practice's PMS contract.
• Makes professionally autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred internally within the Practice.
• Receives patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and makes assessment of their health care needs and provides appropriate treatment.
• Screens patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Organises tests and investigations as required.
• Develops with the patient a care plan for health.
• Provides counselling and health education.
• Admits or discharges patients to and from caseload and refers them to other care providers internally or externally as appropriate.
• Participates in Duty Doctor to deal with queries or carry out emergency home visits, or surgery consultations as appropriate.
• Complies with relevant practice policy/guidelines, e.g. in relation to child protection, confidentiality issues etc., as detailed in practice policy and procedures.
• Is committed to lifelong learning, audit and effectiveness issues to ensure evidence based/best practice.

Organisational:

• Contributes to the evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting with colleagues in the Practice.
• Keeps accurate and contemporaneous records both written and computerised.
• Records data in patient records systems to agreed standards within the organisations clinical computer system/s.
• Contributes to the development of the organisation e.g. systems / pathways / policies and guidelines.
• Attends and contributes to Practice meetings.
• Completes medical, insurance, DSS and other reports relating to patients primarily under your care.

Other:

The post holder will be encouraged to develop skills and interests in accordance with agreed priorities. Participates in annual revalidation/appraisal processes. The post holder is required to maintain full registration with the GMC and medical indemnity insurance. Written proof and evidence of registration and membership is required. Maintains excellent communication and working relationships with colleagues.

Person Specification

• Holds recognised primary medical qualification
• GMC registration
• Commitment to learning - evidence of developing existing skills/evidence of developing new skills
• MRCGP
• On primary care performers list
• Appropriate level of experience for application
• Experience of managing complex medical problems
• Working with vulnerable / difficult client groups
• Chronic Disease Management

Personal Qualities, Skills & Abilities:

• Willing to share of the overall practice workload
• Has a flexible approach to work
• Supportive of colleagues
• Professional integrity (non discriminatory)
• Punctuality / good attendance record
• Personal organisation and administrative skills - good record keeping
• Able to develop effective relationships with patients
• Able to recognise own limitations and seek help appropriately
• Supports organisational and individual learning

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.