General Practitioner- Salaried

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced GP with a view to partnership to join our friendly clinical team supported by a well organised administrative staff core. The post is flexible in sessions up to full time. The clinic is well organised with nurse prescriber and minor illness clinics, nurse led chronic disease management, onsite clinical pharmacist and social prescriber. We have consistently achieved high QOF marks and rated good on all CQC assessments to date. Extended clinical team discussion supports staff to use the years of experience in house to inform day to day work and personal development. This SystmOne practice services 12,000 patients across 2 sites skewed to younger and middle aged patients. Leafy outskirts of West Swindon, M4 just a few minutes away. Part of Brunel PCN group with opportunity to shape clinical services to the wider community. Supportive regular meetings with extended clinical team with emphasis on case discussion, external speakers and internal expertise for staff development. 6 weeks annual leave with 1 week study leave per year. The practice encourages an open door, friendly and supportive environment for all to work in. We have a flexible approach to timing of sessions to allow where possible for individual circumstances.

Main duties of the job

To provide the full range of NHS General/Primary Medical Services to the patients registered to the Company, temporary residents and patients presenting for immediately necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate. Your working day will consist of face to face, telephone, video consultations, home visits and administration work.

About us

Popular West Swindon practice in the leafy outskirts of Swindon, close to the M4. We have 12,000 patients across 2 sites skewed to younger and middle aged patients. We have a successful nurse triage and minor illness clinics led by 2 Advanced Practitioners. Our multidisciplinary team includes: GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GP assistant, Phlebotomist.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be an experienced general practitioner, who acting within their professional boundaries; will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The post holder will build effective working relationships with other health care professionals. The post holder will work within the team of clinicians to deliver excellent primary health care services within the practice.

MAINDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide the full range of NHS General/Primary Medical Services to the patients registered to the Company, temporary residents and patients presenting for immediately necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
• To be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to the GMC's requirements and local policies and procedures.
• To maintain confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and the patients family and carers.
• To work in a non-judgemental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to the cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups.
• To ensure that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups, their informed consent or other valid authority has been obtained.
• To promote and maintain optimum health of the registered patient population of the Company by identifying, planning and undertaking specific health promotional activities with identified individuals and target groups in order to improve their health and facilitate further service development.
• To establish, develop and maintain appropriate systems for the management of patients with long-term conditions.
• To support the Performance Manager in ensuring delivery on specified performance elements relating to the Company contracts, e.g. Quality Outcomes Framework, Primary Care Quality Contract, as part of routine administration tasks.
• To ensure that record-keeping is managed through the creation and maintenance of concise, contemporaneous computerized records, and that all care is recorded accurately and in a timely fashion.
• To interpret and explain complex facts in relation to a patient's condition, taking appropriate action and giving advice in a professional manner to team members, and when appropriate to family and other carers, in such a way that protects and preserves the patient's dignity.
• To have continuing responsibility for Child Protection and Children in Need in all cases of suspected or confirmed abuse, and to ensure compliance with local and national guidelines, policies and procedures.
• To ensure that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate agency immediately.
• To use evidence-based practice to develop and maintain high quality clinically effective and cost-effective primary care.
• To assess and diagnose across a wide range of primary health care conditions, order investigations, plan and provide treatment as needed and discharge patients.
• To assess, tolerate and manage risk and deal with uncertainty.
• To prescribe in accordance with local formulary and Company guidance.
• To provide telephone consultations as required.
• To ensure the accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with health care and practice administration.
• To collaborate with other health professionals and agencies as appropriate, liaising and communicating effectively with medical, voluntary and statutory agencies as necessary.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation notes to agreed standards.

CONFIDENTIALITY

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining the own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Participation in all mandatory training and/or education related to ensuring compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.

QUALITY

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

COMMUNICATION

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES

The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in clinical audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications Experience

Working in General Practice Experience of System One Clinical system.

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.