Salaried GP (4 - 6 Sessions) in Cornwall

We are looking to recruit a permanent salaried GP to join our friendly and forward thinking team working 4-6 sessions a week (Wed-Fri).

Main duties of the job

• To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care.
• Covering regular 10 or 15 minutes pre booked GP Appointments.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of patient consultations using appropriate AI and clinical software.
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
• Carry out home visits.
• Engage in clinical meetings.
• Support the education and supervision of medical students.
• Engage in monthly clinical meetings.
• Assist in clinical audits.

Job responsibilities

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract.
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
• Effective management of long-term conditions.
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
• Participate in on-call rotations as required.
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including: clinical governance, training, financial management and HR.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times.
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).

Person Specification

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of continued professional development.
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
• Experience of medicines management.
• General understanding of the GMS contract.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office package software.
• Effective time management.