Salaried GP - ARRS (Parkwood PCN)

About Danes Camp assessment and management of patients by means of telephone triage and clinic appointments. Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to assess the physical and psycho social needs of patients with undifferentiated primary care conditions including minor illness and instigating therapeutic treatments based on best available evidence to improve health outcomes.

Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to make comprehensive and focussed assessments, independently and proactively managing care of the patients. Promote patient independence and self-care where appropriate. Support and work cohesively in a team with other GPs/ANPs and ACPs working in the new model of care settings, including providing oversight and mentorship for more junior colleagues.

Review pathology results to ensure appropriate treatment and care. Support and lead the practices for the delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and NHS England/ICB/Federation Contracts Regulatory. Respond to complaints and clinical incidents/significant events as appropriate to ensure robust systems are in place for improving practice through joint learning.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and legal standards. Undertake at least one clinical audit a year. Evaluate data and present findings to the Practice Clinical team. Implement changes where appropriate. Adhere to the employing practice Policies and Procedures including Infection Control, Health and Safety, and safeguarding. Ensure all mandatory training is completed in a timely manner.

All staff must be familiar with and actively promote the practices Equal Opportunities Policy at all times. All staff who have access to personal data will be aware of their responsibilities under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 and will abide by the principles of that legislation.

Personal / Professional Development

Maintain own personal/professional development plan and portfolio thereby meeting the requirements for revalidation through appraisal of own performance. Adhere to the annual appraisal process and revalidation requirements. Work at all times within the GMC Code of Professional Conduct. Provide Mentorship and training of new recruits or students as and when required. Participate in the Practice Performance Review process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• On the performers list register for Northamptonshire
• Extensive clinical experience in primary care
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post registration qualification in relevant areas
• Teaching qualification
• Recent attendance on a leadership skills development programme

Experience

• In depth knowledge base in the management of patients with chronic illness and minor illness
• Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of evidence based care
• Ability to direct and co-ordinate care working autonomously and collaboratively
• Understanding of clinical governance issues
• Evidence of improving the patient's experience
• Evidence of leading a service project at practice level
• Undertaking research or involvement in clinical research programmes
• Experience in writing clinical policies and protocols

Skills and Competencies

• Evidence of self motivation, the ability to work independently and effective decision making
• Experience in working in partnership and collaboration with multi professional/agency teams
• Evidence of team working and organisational skills
• Ability to manage change
• Problem solving approach
• Calm under reasonable pressure
• Effective team leadership
• Counselling experience

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.