Salaried GP

Saddleworth Medical Practice is looking for a salaried GP to join our supportive, well-established multidisciplinary team, caring for approximately 14,000 patients in a semi-rural setting.

We are a training practice with a strong commitment to learning, teamwork and high-quality patient care.

We offer:

• Four sessions per week, working Friday plus either Wednesday or Thursday.
• Salary dependent on experience.
• Protected learning time.
• An identified in-practice mentor.
• Professional medical defence organisation membership fees paid by the practice.
• Six weeks annual leave plus bank holiday entitlement, pro rata.
• Paid study leave in accordance with the employment contract.

We welcome enquiries and informal visits from GPs interested in finding out more about the practice and the role.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will include:

• Assessing and managing patients through face-to-face, telephone and video consultations.
• Managing acute presentations and supporting patients with ongoing and complex health needs.
• Undertaking home visits and contributing to duty responsibilities in accordance with the agreed job plan.
• Reviewing and acting on investigation results, clinical correspondence and medication requests.
• Prescribing safely in accordance with current guidance.
• Making appropriate referrals and working with other services to coordinate patient care.
• Maintaining accurate, timely clinical records.
• Contributing to safeguarding, clinical governance, quality improvement and practice learning.

The post-holder will work autonomously within their competence, seeking advice and involving colleagues when appropriate.

About us

Saddleworth Medical Practice serves approximately 14,000patients across our Uppermill and Delph sites, in a semi-rural area of Oldham.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GP partners, salariedGPs, nursing and pharmacy colleagues, healthcare assistants and an experiencedadministrative team.

We are a training practice and part of the GreaterManchester Unified Learning Environment. We value shared learning and supportthe development of colleagues at different stages of their careers.

The practice is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission,has a strong record of QOF achievement and is an active member of Oldham EastPrimary Care Network.

We use EMIS Web, Docman and Accurx. Our access model usesclinical triage to help patients receive appropriate care from the right memberof the team.

Job responsibilities

Saddleworth Medical Practice serves approximately 14,000patients across our Uppermill and Delph sites, in a semi-rural area of Oldham.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GP partners, salariedGPs, nursing and pharmacy colleagues, healthcare assistants and an experiencedadministrative team.

We are a training practice and part of the GreaterManchester Unified Learning Environment. We value shared learning and supportthe development of colleagues at different stages of their careers.

The practice is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission,has a strong record of QOF achievement and is an active member of Oldham EastPrimary Care Network.

We use EMIS Web, Docman and Accurx. Our access model usesclinical triage to help patients receive appropriate care from the right memberof the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List by the agreed start date.
• Additional qualifications relevant to primary care, teaching or a clinical interest.

Experience

• Experience of delivering general medical care in UK primary care, including experience gained during GP training.
• Ability to assess and manage a broad range of acute and ongoing health problems.
• Safe prescribing practice and an understanding of medicines optimisation.
• Ability to manage clinical uncertainty, recognise professional limits and seek support appropriately.
• A patient-centred approach, with effective communication and shared decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and maintain accurate, timely clinical records.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, clinical governance and patient safety.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, reflection and quality improvement.
• Confidence using electronic clinical systems and willingness to learn the practices systems.
• A constructive and flexible approach to teamwork within agreed working arrangements.
• Eligibility for this ARRS-funded role, including meeting the applicable restriction on substantive GP employment in a core practice of Oldham East PCN during the preceding 12 months.
• Experience using EMIS Web, Docman and Accurx.
• Experience of clinical audit or quality improvement.
• An interest in teaching or supporting learners.
• An interest in developing a clinical area relevant to the practice population.
• Understanding of QOF, enhanced services and primary care network working

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.