Salaried GP in Swindon

We are a GP Practice in Swindon, looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP. With a growing practice population, we are keen to continue to develop our clinical team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective clinical team. We are flexible in terms of hours and a competitive salary will be offered to reflect the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

About us

Whalebridge Practice is looking for a Salaried GP to join their multi-disciplinary team, to work over 3 sites within Swindon. The role is part time and the rate of remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will ideally work 2 days a week.

Job responsibilities

• The provision of NHS general medical services to practice patients, and any others who are eligible for treatment at the practice.
• To provide services in addition to basic general medical services that are specified within the APMS contract held by the practice.
• Responding to medical problems presented by patients including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.
• Working in partnership with patients to provide high quality care.
• Following NICE guidelines and local protocols for patient care.
• Providing appropriate preventive health care and advice within the context of the needs of the patient group.
• Attending primary health care team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary.
• Undertaking relevant administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of medical services.
• Maintaining patients' clinical records to the highest possible standards. Entering data according to practice protocols using recognised templates and clinical coding.
• Providing care within the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
• Participating in the clinical audit programme.
• Providing certification as outlined in current NHS regulations.
• Making home visits to patients as and when clinically necessary.
• Participating in the clinical supervision and development of health professionals within the practice.
• Processing post and pathology reports in accordance with practice protocols.
• The post holder is required to keep up to date with developments in medical practice, and undertake annual appraisal and revalidation, in line with current professional standards.
• Medical practitioners employed in the Practice are responsible for maintaining the appropriate professional integrity and standards of medical practice by working within the policies and procedures of the organisation and the practice (including those laid down for prescribing, clinical governance etc.).
• Clinically supervising other (relevant) staff within the team during their hours of work.
• Participating in the organisations annual appraisal process in addition to the requirement to participate in the NHS Appraisal process for GPs.
• Participating in and contributing to health and social service networks within Swindon and service development within those communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The post holder must hold the appropriate medical qualifications required in order to practice medicine.
• Be included as a fully registered doctor in the GP Register of the General Medical Council. It is a requirement to obtain a current License to Practice.
• Hold a Certificate of Prescribed or Equivalent Experience issued by the Joint Committee on Postgraduate Training for General Practice; or a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) by PMETB; or a written statement of exemption from the need to have acquired prescribed experience on one of the grounds detailed in Regulation 5 of the NHS (Vocational Training for General Medical Practice) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997/2817) and a statement of eligibility by PMETB; or a certificate of Acquired Rights issued by an EEA Member State other than the United Kingdom and a statement of eligibility by PMETB.
• Be included on the Medical Performers List.
• Not be suspended or disqualified from practice under any disciplinary proceedings that may result in any such disqualification or censure on the grounds of professional misconduct or negligence. (The post holder will be subject to the scrutiny of the Criminal Records Office).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confidentiality: You shall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processing personal data for patients and staff. You must be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. Any data breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer. All enquiries from the media must be referred to a Director.
• Health and Safety: All employees have a statutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazards as soon as they are identified. All staff must contribute to the management of risk.
• Safeguarding: Safeguarding is integral to the role of every employee. As such, it is the employee's responsibility to ensure that they undertake safeguarding training at the relevant level, at the required intervals.
• Flexibility Statement: The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject to amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

• Medical Degree
• JCPtGP/PMETB eligibility
• Eligible for all lists
• Good verbal and written communication
• Able to identify and assess complex and multiple needs
• Aware of safety issues
• Keen to work with a multi-disciplinary team
• Team player
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Non-judgemental
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills
• Open-minded approach
• Self-directed learning

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.