Salaried GP in Norwich

A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the contract. Furthermore, 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. The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of highly effective medical care
• Provision of services commensurate with primary care contract
• Clinically examine/assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, plan clinical care, referring patients and generic prescribing utilising Practice and other local guidelines
• Prioritise health problems and interventions to assist patients in complex or emergency situations
• Management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt health promotion
• Timely and accurate administration
• Review medications following appropriate policies, guidelines and local pathways
• Support delivery of anticipatory care plans
• Contribute to successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area or the QOF
• Attend practice meetings
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the practice
• Be aware of your responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Children
• Compliance with appraisal and revalidation process to remain fit to work
• Review/adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working across the team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Be an integral part of the practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

About us

Prospect Medical Practice currently employs approximately 25 staff of mixed skill set between GPs, a PA, nurses, Management team, secretaries, administrators and receptionists. We have a patient list of approximately 7000. The practice is situated in the north of the city, midway between the outer and inner ring roads, occupying a prominent corner location on Aylsham Road/Penn Grove, approximately 1 mile from the heart of Norwich City. The area is mainly residential and consists of a mix of privately owned and council properties. The premises are modern, welcoming, with easy access via automatic doors and were purpose built in 1993 on the site of a public house named The Prospect. Our catchment area includes part of Catton and Sprowston, Hellesdon, Earlham and Mile Cross. We take part in regular research projects and are also a teaching practice, currently teaching GP registrars and medical students. The practice offers staff the Real Living Wage, facilities such as kitchen area with microwave/toaster/kettle, various social events, a vibrant, bustling and collaborative working environment with opportunities for career development.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• 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
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• 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
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• 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 and training
• 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
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:

• 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
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Polite and confident
• Motivated, forward thinker

Qualifications

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
• JCPTGP
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• OH clearance
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of providing home visits
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
• Clinical knowledge and skills
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge (System One)
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to process the results with advising patients accordingly
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Experience of medicines management
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service

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.