Salaried Gp

Job summary We are looking fora salaried GP working for the Haverhill PCN but based exclusively at HaverhillFamily Practice.
The Salaried GP must havequalified within the last two years.The initial contact will be for 12 months but will be reviewed thereafter.We are looking for a salaried GP for 4 sessions (2 full days) Main duties of the job The salaried GP will be responsible for providing medical care and services to the practice population, managing a clinical caseload and dealing with a diverse range of health needs.This will include consultations (either face to face, via telephone or via e-consults), home visits and administration.
About us Haverhill Family Practice is a GP surgery located in the market town of Haverhill Suffolk.We are within walking distance of the town centre and the main bus station.We are part of the Haverhill PCN.We are a five Partner practice with our clinical team comprising of a salaried GP, regular GP Locums, Advanced Care Practitioners (ACP's), Paramedics, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and a pharmacy team.
In addition we also have an in-house First Contact Physiotherapist and Mental Health Link Workers.In addition to our normal GP services we provide a minor surgery clinic, vaccination clinics and home visits by our nursing team to monitor Long Term Medical Conditions.Quarterly training sessions are provided by Suffolk & North Essex Integrated Care Board.
The Practice closes one afternoon so that all clinical staff can attend.
We also offer monthly Lunch & Learn sessions for the clinical team which is led by Consultants from the Nuffield Hospital.We are a friendly, busy practice with excellent staff retention.We were approved as a GP Training Practice in August 2022 and currently have four GP Trainees.Our current list size is 19,465 patients.Our CQC rating is Good.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary and scopeWe are looking fora salaried GP working for the Haverhill PCN but based exclusively at HaverhillFamily Practice.
The Salaried GP must havequalified within the last two years.
The salaried GP is responsible forproviding medical care and services to the practice population, managing aclinical caseload and dealing with a diverse range of health needs.This willinclude, but is not limited to, surgery and telephone consultations, homevisits, administration, complying with the practices contracts(GMS/PMS/enhanced services), and the education and training of junior/traineeclinical staff.Key responsibilities clinicalCaring for patientsPractise evidence-basedmedicine, in line with national and locally agreed guidelinesConduct patient consultationsduring the practices clinical appointment hoursUndertake duty andout-of-hours consultations as required, on a rota basisTriage patients presenting tothe practice in person, by telephone and E-Consults.Conduct telephoneconsultations and home visits as appropriateCheck and sign repeatprescription requestsCheck, manage and processpatient test resultsPrescribe in line with localand national guidelinesRefer patients tosecondary/urgent care and additional interventions as appropriateManage long-term conditionsand patients with complex problemsPromote healthy livingstrategies and give health and wellbeing advice, generally encouraging patientsto follow a healthy lifestyleCarry out patient testing andscreening as requiredMake autonomous clinicaldecisions relating to patients health needsCommunication with patientsUse communication that isappropriate to the situation, including:Communicatingsensitively with patients and carers when delivering bad newsEstablishing appropriatecommunication methods to suit patients and carers level of understanding,cultural/language needs, and preferred communication methodAnticipating and overcomingbarriers to communication, seeking support from other staff members wherenecessaryUse appropriate communicationskills and style to make patients aware of risk, to obtain consent wherenecessary, and to ensure patients comply with treatmentDelivering high-quality servicesProvide services to thepractices patient population to the highest possible standard, in line with competenciesand professional code of conductMonitor and maintain thestandard of care provided, taking appropriate action if standards are not met,through self- and peer-review, benchmarking and evaluationUndertake clinical governanceand clinical audit activities to ensure the continual improvement of servicedeliveryParticipate in reviewing andresponding to complaints, significant events, andother shared learning activities within a structured frameworkSupport and mentor staff intraining to ensure they deliver the highest standards of careSupport the performance ofteam members and collaborate in improving the quality of healthcare and serviceprovision, in line with local and national policy and strategyWork within the practiceslegal framework for identifying vulnerable patients and applying policiesrelating to treatment of vulnerable patients.Key responsibilities non-clinicalPractice-related dutiesProcess medical reports,referrals and correspondenceRecord and collect data foraudit purposesMake timely, clear,computer-based records of consultations and contact with patientsMaintain administrativerecords relating to the practice contract, enhanced services and QOFContribute to providing asupportive environment for other staff through informal catch-ups and contactAttend and contribute toin-house meetings, including clinical, educational/training-related andadministrative meetingsAttend meetings and eventsheld by external agencies and stakeholdersContribute to teaching andtraining clinical staff as appropriatePersonal and professional developmentComply with the GMC Code ofConductPrepare for and completeannual external appraisalsPrepare for and completerevalidation processAct as a mentor and positiverole model to students and junior members of staff, sharing information andgood practicePrioritise own workload andcollaborate effectively with others to prioritise team and practice workloadKeep a portfolio andpotentially develop a special interestUndertake training as requiredto ensure competencies for delivering all responsibilities, to meet personal,statutory and practice education and learning needs, including keeping recordsof learning, reflection, complaints and feedbackKeep up to date with currentevidence-based approaches to patient care and service delivery, in line withNICE and the National Service FrameworkUndertake and contribute toeducation activities, such as reviewing significantevents, clinical audit, protected learning time, video analysis ofconsultations, etcContribute to education andtraining of trainee clinical staff and students.Other important aspects of the roleMaintaining confidentialityThe salaried GPwill, as an integral part of and in the course of carrying out his/her role, haveaccess to confidential and sometimes sensitive information relating topatients, carers and family members, as well as similar information aboutcolleagues.
The salaried GP will also have access to confidentialcommercial information about the practice and its business.All suchinformation, in whatever format and howsoever made available, must be treatedwith the strictest confidence.
All suchinformation held both within and outside of the practice will be shared only asnecessary, and in accordance with the practices confidentiality/data-sharingpolicies, and in line with data protection legislation and the Freedom ofInformation Act.Equality and diversityThe salaried GPwill comply with the practices own equality and diversity policy, andlegislation relating to equality and diversity, including (but not limited to):Recognising the rights ofpatients, carers, family members and colleagues, and respecting their needs,beliefs, privacy and dignity Not discriminating againstpatients, carers, family members or colleagues on the grounds of any of theprotected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010 (or its amendments or laterlegislation)Supporting people who needhelp understanding and exercising their rightsActing as a role model inrelation to promoting equality, diversity and non-discriminatory practicesIdentifying discriminatorypractices and patterns of discrimination, taking appropriate action to tackleit, and instead promoting equalityComplying with, promoting andevaluating chaperoning policiesRecognising and promoting theright of patients to choose their care provider, and to participate in orrefuse care.Key relationships and contactsInternalPartners Locum GPsACP's / Paramedics / NursePractitionersPractice nursing teamClinical staff in trainingPractice Operations Manager /Business Manager / Assistant Practice ManagerReception and administrationstaffExternalPatientsPatients carers and familymembersCommunity nursing and pharmacyteamsSocial workersOccupation therapy teamsPharmacistsICB managers and staffOther external agencies andstakeholdersSecondary care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS.
MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
National Performers List Registration.
Must have qualified within the last 2 years.
Desirable Experience with SystmOne (or similar) clinical system.
UK Driving License.