Salaried GP

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and compassionate GP to join our team of eleven GPs (four Partners and seven Salaried GPs) working in a salaried role on either a full time or part time basis. We will offer up to £11,000 per clinical session (per annum) (based on experience).

This role will be based at Alneburgh House, Ewanrigg Road, Maryport where we run an 'Outstanding' CQC rated GMS Practice.

The successful GP will be working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team consisting of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paediatric Nurses, Paramedic Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants. Together we work as a dynamic team committed to delivering holistic care for our patients. We are a passionate and driven Practice committed to giving our patients the best care and positive health outcomes and for colleagues to find their role rewarding.

The Practice is committed to innovative approaches in the delivery of patient care offering many specialist services and we pride ourselves on learning and supporting each other and sharing best practice both for patient care and personal development.

The Practice uses EMIS Web and is consistently excellent in QOF performance and other DES and LES targets.

We actively encourage colleagues to follow shared interests in delivering the best outcomes for patient care such as GP Training, Mental Health, Paediatrics or any other speciality of Primary Care.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for theprovision of medical services to the practice population, delivering anexcellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medicalpractice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading byexample, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with themultidisciplinary team.

The working week will include a variety of clinical sessions with pre-bookable appointment clinics, Duty Doctor sessions, Home Visiting sessions. Our allocated Admin GP and Triager deal with lab results/prescription queries/ documents, letters and discharges on the day to allow for GPs to focus on maximising time with patients.

About us

The successful candidate will join a team of nearly 80 staff members, who all work to support each other and deliver the best possible service to the patients. We serve a practice population of approximately 14,000 patients covering a rural/urban footprint in West Cumbria along the Solway coastline and touching the edge of the Lake District.

Upon starting the successful candidate will receive an induction to allow for time to observe and learn about how the Practice works as well as the opportunity to meet colleagues and learn about their roles.

We provide a uniform, free tea and coffee, access to the NHS pension scheme, 6 weeks paid annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), one week paid study leave per annum (all leave is on a pro rata basis) plus the day off on your birthday, free parking, training and good craic, GPs also have the option to join the Practice indemnity scheme at no cost. During the summer and at Christmas, staff parties are held at local venues/establishments to allow for staff to unwind and have fun

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMC contract, additional, and enhanced services contracts along with agreed non-NHS work (medicals, reports etc.).

Undertake a variety of duties, including surgeryconsultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, and dealing with correspondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation topresenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health careworkers within the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients withundifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Developing care plans for health in consultation withpatients and in line with current practice disease management protocols including providing health education

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to a high standard

Complete referrals where appropriate including for any suggested diagnostic testing and report on results to patients as required

Prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary

It is expected that the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within Primary Care

Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary

Provide clinical support for colleagues including assisting with the mentoring and training of colleagues as part of the Practice's commitment to lifelong-learning.

Comply with all relevant organisation policies and procedures including but not limited to confidentiality, data protection, health & safety, infection control etc.

Undertake mandatory training as determined by the Practice

Reflect on personal practice through SEA, appraisals and patient complaints.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Understanding of the challenges and wider issues of health and social needs within the Primary Care setting Demonstrate an understanding of health education, promotion and public health

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

MBChB MRCGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Full GMC Registration Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performer's List Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Experience of working in Primary Care (Post Qualification experience not essential)

Personal Qualities

Essential

Positive attitude; self-motivated and able to motivate others Willingness to learn new skills Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & oral) Clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a GP Strong IT skills Effective time management (planning and organisation) Problem solving Experience with audits Ability to follow clinical guidelines, policies and procedures Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

Proficient user of EMIS Web Willingness to contribute to and participate in a peer support group, including offering support within the clinical team

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