General PractitionerNHS

Job summary

We are currently looking for a GP practitioner to work 6 sessions each across the Leek practices within our PCN. To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the three x practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

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:

a) The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b) The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c) Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d) Effective management of long-term conditions

e) Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f) Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

g) Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

h) Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

i) Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

j) Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

Job description

Key Tasks and 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:

a) The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b) The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c) Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d) Effective management of long-term conditions

e) Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f) Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

g) Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

h) Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

i) Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

j) Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

k) Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

l) Prepare and complete the revalidation process

m) Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

n) Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

o) Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

p) Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

q) Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

1. Working in a wider team

Develop positive and professional working relationships with colleagues.

2. Code of Conduct

The post holder must comply with the code of conduct as laid down in the Employees Handbook.

3. Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, including:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with PCN procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

4. Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the PCN as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the PCN may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the PCN policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

5. Data Protection - GDPR

All employees must adhere to the PCN Policy on the Protection and use of Personal Information, which provides guidance on the use and disclosure of information. The PCN also has a range of policies for the use of computer equipment and computer-generated information. These policies detail the employees legal obligations and include references to current legislation. Copies of the policy on the protection and use of personal information, and other information technology, can be found in the PCN policies and procedures manual.

6. Risk Management

The post-holder will be responsible for adopting the risk management culture and ensuring that they identify and assess all risks to the systems, processes and environment and report such risks for inclusion within the PCN risk register.

Attend mandatory and statutory training, report all incidents/accidents, including near misses, and report unsafe occurrences

7. Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Network as part of this employment, such training including:

Participation in an annual individual Appraisal and Development Review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Participation in Practice Learning sessions as appropriate.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others.

The jobholder will be encouraged to develop personal and professional skills.

8. Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the PCN, and will:

Alert other PCN Team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

9. Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will:

Communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

External communication will be with patients NHS bodies, and other GP practices and service providers.

10. Health & Safety

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

11. Other Duties

There may be a requirement to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required to support the Practices. These may be based at other Practice managed locations

About us

Leek and Biddulph PCN are a group of five GP practices working together to focus on local patient care. We are a multi-disciplinary team, covering Leek and Biddulph, responsible for the healthcare of just under 50,000 patients. We are led by Dr Neil Briscoe our PCN Clinical Director and a supportive management team.

We are a very forward thinking and innovative PCN who were one of the first PCNs in North Staffordshire to convert to a Limited Company. We utilise to the full, the skills and experience of our team members which includes Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Practitioners. We have a flexible approach to working patterns and generous terms and conditions including the NHS Pension.

We are supportive of professional development and pride ourselves on developing new roles in a collaborative and friendly environment.