Full Time/Part Time Salaried GP in Wallington

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking GP to join our innovative, training-focused practice serving 20,000 patients in Wallington. We are looking for a GP, experienced or newly qualified who will embrace new models of care and digital health technologies. Be proactive in identifying opportunities for service improvement and clinical innovation. Be open to developing special interests that align with practice and community needs. The position is available for an immediate start. The successful candidate will form strong relationships with their patients whilst also providing safe evidence-based clinical care. We are very proud to have a wonderful strong and long-serving team who enjoy working and learning together. We have morning huddles to discuss patients, share learning and to support each other as well as regular clinical and whole practice team meetings. You'll be working within a supportive and friendly team in our modern, purpose-built premises.

Main duties of the job:

• To support the Partners and all other clinicians in delivering a full range of primary care services to patients of the practice.
• To work in partnership with all members of the wider health care team to ensure service provision is of the highest standard and quality possible and to help the practice achieve maximum targets.

About us:

Wallington Family Practice currently provides general medical services to a population of approximately 20,000 patients. It has 11 GPs, a team of Pharmacists including Pharmacy Technicians, a Lead Nurse, 5 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, and an extensive team of admin and reception staff. We are a large proactive teaching practice located in a purpose-built health centre close to Wallington town centre. We are part of the Wallington Primary Care Network (PCN) working collaboratively with local general practice colleagues for the good of the local population. Recently achieving a rating of good with CQC.

Job responsibilities:

• Patient consultations (both pre-booked and emergencies when necessary) including face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Dealing with queries.
• Visiting patients at home.
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions electronically, issuing new items where needed.
• Checking and filing patient test results and undertaking further actions as required.
• Updating patient medical records and ensuring items are addressed in respect of QOF or other items.
• Undertaking examinations and medicals as required (NHS and private).
• Dictating, checking and signing referral letters and forms (NHS and private).
• Completing all relevant paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
• To have his/her own patient list in respect of the usual doctor status (permanent contracts only) and to undertake work specifically relating to that patient group as well as covering for other GP colleagues and assisting with relevant paperwork as required and in line with practice protocols.
• Clinical lead role responsibilities (area to be agreed) with responsibility of annual audit and protocols where needed.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in regard to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care professionals.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous clinical system based consultation notes to agreed standard.
• Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.
• Risk profiling and care planning in line with national and local guidance and practice process.
• Participating in MDT meetings as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Contributing to evaluation and auditing and clinical standard setting with the organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant practice policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Attendance at training, practice meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate and relevant to the role.
• Contributing to the quality standards agenda within the organisation.
• A commitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Maintaining a personal professional development portfolio.
• Assisting with the training of members of the Primary Healthcare Team and medical or other students where appropriate.
• To assist with the regular review of practice protocols.
• To undertake GP lead roles as identified and appropriate.
• To undertake clinical audits as identified.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy and the practice Infection Control policy.

Data Quality:

To work within the clinical computer system to improve data quality.

Equality and Diversity:

To support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.

Personal/Professional Development:

To participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.

Quality:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information. All such information is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

DBS:

The post-holder will be required to complete a satisfactory check from the Disclosure and Barring Service concerning any former criminal convictions.

Person Specification:

• MRCGP qualification or similar and appropriate.
• Current registration with the GMC.
• Representation with a recognised medical defence organisation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Registered on a medical performers list.
• UK work permit if required.

Experience:

• Appropriate experience and skills as per JD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Time management skills.
• IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems.
• Experience in using Microsoft office programmes.
• Experience and a special interest in a specific disease area.

Other (desirable):

• Valid UK driving licence.