Salaried GP in Cheltenham

We are delighted to offer a unique opportunity for a Salaried General Practitioner to join our small, friendly team at Yorkleigh Surgery. As participants in the new National General Practice Pilot (NGPP) you will have the chance to help Yorkleigh, working in collaboration with our PCN colleagues, shape the future of General Practice and is an excellent opportunity for a motivated GP who values high-quality clinical care, strong teamwork and a positive work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

The salaried GP will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care as part of the practice's clinical team. Responsibilities include:

• Consulting with patients for acute, chronic and preventive healthcare needs
• Managing undifferentiated presentations and ensuring safe follow-up and continuity of care
• Face-to-face and remote consultations
• Requesting and interpreting investigations
• Completing medication reviews
• Prescribing within governance policies
• Undertaking home visits when required
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Contributing to safeguarding by adhering to local and statutory policies

The postholder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including nursing, pharmacy, ANP and social prescribing staff, to deliver coordinated care. They will support the practice in meeting QOF, Enhanced Services and contractual requirements, and take part in clinical meetings, audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement work. Administrative tasks such as reviewing results, processing prescriptions, actioning correspondence and managing clinical queries are part of the role. Participation in the practice rota, including duty doctor sessions where needed, is expected, alongside maintaining professional development in line with GMC revalidation.

About us

Yorkleigh Surgery prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming environment for staff and patients. We provide quality clinical care to approximately 8050 patients and have worked to establish close connections within the local community, including nursing and residential homes, pharmacies, the District Nursing Team, and other healthcare professionals. We are also proud to be part of Central PCN, named PCN of the Year at the 2024 General Practice awards.

Alongside our GP Partners, our clinical team consists of two salaried GPs, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, two Practice Nurses, one HCA and one Phlebotomist as well as the extended team of Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and First Contact Practitioners. They are supported by a committed team of care navigators, administrative support, and managerial team. As a smaller team we work collaboratively to ensure we are achieving the high standards that we attain to and are providing care to our patients to be proud of. To encourage an ethos of us working together as a team, we arrange bi‑monthly socials, have small gifts at special times of the year and have a big, post‑Christmas celebration.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care 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
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload, including but not limited to; home visits, extended hours cover, the review and processing of test results, and patient specific medical reports
• 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
• 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 and training
• 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 always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCGP (Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners) or equivalent qualification
• GMC full registration with a licence to practise
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, or equivalent recognised training
• Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List (or eligibility for inclusion)
• Have the legal right to work in the UK

Experience

• Working knowledge of MS Office Applications
• Experience of practice based evidence based approach to medicine including patient evaluation and triage procedures
• Experience of working with Integrated Care Boards / Services (previously CCGs) or other stakeholders working directives
• Knowledge and delivery of the Quality Outcome Framework QOF
• Understanding of current guidelines in a GP Practice
• Experience of developing and completing audits, analysing results / data
• Experience of implementing change and improvement in primary care
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality issues
• Experience of managing incident investigations and complaints
• Problem solving and a solution focused approach
• Good clinical skills and awareness of patient sensitivity
• Innovative and keen to explore new ways of delivery
• Knowledge of NHS
• Have an understanding of the needs of the vulnerable groups of patients that are registered

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.