Salaried GPNHS

Job summary

We are looking for 2 x Salaried GP's across 2 surgeries, Whitburn Surgery and Albert Road Surgery.

GP 1 Mon/Thur/Fri

GP 2 Mon/Tues/ Wed

Declaration of Relationships Important Information for Applicants

As part of our recruitment process, all applicants must email HR at [email protected] at the time of submitting their application to confirm whether or not they have any family, friendship or other close personal relationships with existing STHC employees.

If a relationship exists, please provide the employee's name and nature of the relationship.

This information is requested to identify and manage any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that anyone with a personal relationship to an applicant is not involved in the recruitment and selection activities, and ensure a fair process for all applicants.

Having a relationship with an existing employee will not affect your application.

Main duties of the job

The Salaried GP provides safe, effective and patient-centred general medical services to the practice population. The role involves six clinical sessions per week, delivering a broad range of general practice consultations and contributing to long-term condition management, preventative care, medicines optimisation, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.

The post holder works collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and supports the practice in delivering high-quality primary care.

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care

• Provide safe, effective and patient-centred general medical services to the practice population.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and other appropriate consultations, assessing, diagnosing and managing patients within the scope of professional competence.
• Provide appropriate management of acute illness, chronic disease, mental health and preventative healthcare needs.
• Recognise and appropriately manage urgent and deteriorating patients, arranging escalation or referral where clinically indicated.
• Provide appropriate follow-up, safety-netting and continuity of care.

Clinical Decision-Making & Referrals

Request and interpret appropriate investigations and act on results in a timely manner.

Make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals.

Manage incoming clinical correspondence and ensure appropriate follow-up and action.

• Use evidence-based clinical decision-making and relevant national and local guidance.

Prescribing & Medicines Optimisation

Prescribe safely and effectively within professional competence and in accordance with local formularies and prescribing guidance.

Support medicines optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship and safe prescribing practice.

• Review medication appropriately and act on monitoring requirements, interactions, adverse effects and clinical concerns.

Long-Term Conditions, QOF & Enhanced Services

Contribute to the delivery and review of long-term condition care in line with evidence-based guidance.

Support achievement of QOF indicators and delivery of enhanced and locally commissioned services.

Contribute to clinical audits, searches, recalls and proactive management of patients at risk.

• Work collaboratively with nursing, pharmacy and other clinical teams to improve outcomes and continuity of care.

Clinical Governance & Patient Safety

Maintain high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and professional practice.

Participate in significant event reviews, incident reporting, clinical audits and organisational learning.

Identify and escalate clinical risks, safeguarding concerns and potential patient safety issues.

Work in accordance with NICE guidance, local policies, clinical protocols and CQC requirements.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and appropriate clinical records.

Team Working & Communication

Work collaboratively with Practice Managers, GPs, nurses, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.

Participate in practice meetings, MDT discussions and shared learning.

• Support a positive, inclusive and collaborative clinical culture.

Professional Development & Education

Maintain GMC registration, licence to practise, appraisal and revalidation requirements.

Maintain appropriate CPD and clinical competence.

Contribute to peer review, case discussion and shared clinical learning.

• Support GP trainees, medical students or other learners where appropriately trained and agreed.

Quality Improvement & Service Development

Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement activity.

Identify opportunities to improve clinical pathways, patient experience, access, continuity and outcomes.

Support implementation of service developments, digital transformation and agreed changes to clinical practice.

• Use clinical data and evidence to support measurable improvements in care.

Operational Delivery

Undertake six clinical sessions per week in accordance with the agreed job plan and practice requirements.

Use clinical capacity effectively and contribute to safe appointment utilisation.

Work collaboratively with practice and organisational leadership to resolve issues affecting patient care.

• Support agreed clinical priorities and service developments across the practice.

Leadership & Professional Conduct

Act as a positive professional role model and demonstrate integrity, compassion and accountability.

Promote patient-centred care, openness, learning and continuous improvement.

Support a respectful and inclusive working environment.

Undertake other appropriate duties consistent with the role and level of responsibility.

This Job Description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The Job Description may be amended over time, in consultation with the post holder to meet the needs of the service.

About us

STHC is a GP Federation, set up in 2017, to bring together GP practices to work collaboratively, delivering services at scale across the borough of South Tyneside and is formed from the 20 practices across South Tyneside.