General Practitioner Princess Street SurgeryNHS

Job summary

Salary Available Upon Request

2 sessions a week

We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our friendly and hardworking team in Gorseinon, Swansea, working 24 sessions per week.

You will be joining a supportive practice and working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community.

We welcome GPs at all stages of their career, and a specialist interest would be particularly welcomed and supported. We offer a collaborative working environment where you will have the opportunity to develop your interests while being part of a committed and approachable team.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to our practice population.

Your main duties will include:

• Provide high-quality, safe and effective clinical care, assessing, diagnosing and managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions within general practice.
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, taking a patient-centred approach and ensuring patients receive appropriate assessment, treatment, advice and follow-up.
• Support patients with ongoing and complex health needs, taking a proactive approach to preventative care, health promotion and long-term condition management.
• Work closely with our friendly and dedicated multidisciplinary team, including nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare professionals, to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for our patients.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately, make referrals where necessary, review investigations and results, and ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to clinical governance, significant event reviews, quality improvement and the ongoing development of practice services.
• We welcome GPs with a specialist interest and are keen to support the successful candidate in developing their particular area of interest within the practice, where possible.
• Work collaboratively with the GP partners and wider practice team, contributing to a positive, supportive and hardworking practice environment.

Job description

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP.

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Wider responsibilities

• In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:
• Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

About us

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our supportive and hardworking team in Gorseinon, Swansea, for 24 sessions per week.

You will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. The role will involve clinical patient reviews, with opportunities to contribute to the wider development of the practice.

We welcome GPs with a specialist interest, which would be particularly valued and supported within the practice.

If you are looking for a welcoming practice where teamwork, professional development and excellent patient care are at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.