Educational Lead GP

The Methodist Church in Britain; Egremont; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protected time for educational lead

Potential research/educational work

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an Educational Lead GP to oversee a GP Training Hub at North Cumbria Primary Care, split between clinical sessions and dedicated educational leadership time. The role combines patient care with running the Hub's educational development and supervising trainees in a multidisciplinary setting across NCPC Cumbria.

Applicants should hold current GMC registration, a licence to practise, and be on the GP performers list, with a track record in CPD and

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD and revalidation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills and ability to adapt to GP clinical systems.
• Effective leadership and ability to engage staff in change.

Responsibilities

• Provide GP clinical sessions, including surgery and telephone consultations, visits and the duty doctor rota.
• Support and oversee the operational and educational development of the GP Training Hub.
• Support and supervise trainee doctors working within the practice.
• Provide clinical supervision to GP registrars, F2 doctors, medical students and other clinical team members.
• Lead practice clinical meetings and contribute to governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Complete reports for solicitors, insurers and other third parties.

Job description

Educational Lead GP post within North Cumbria Primary Care, split between clinical sessions and protected time to oversee a new GP Training Hub at Griffin Close Practice. The work combines patient care in the surgery with running the Hub's operational and educational development and supervising trainee doctors. The hybrid split and a possible link with Pears College School of Medicine set it apart from a standard Lead GP role. Applicants need current GMC registration, a licence to practise and a place on the GP performers list.

What the job involves

• Provide GP clinical sessions, including surgery and telephone consultations, visits and the duty doctor rota
• Support and oversee the operational and educational development of the GP Training Hub
• Support and supervise trainee doctors working within the practice
• Provide clinical supervision to GP registrars, F2 doctors, medical students and other clinical team members
• Work with experienced clinicians to create a strong educational experience for trainees
• Contribute to innovation in primary care education in Cumbria
• Manage clinical administration, including results, referrals, follow-up and computerised consultation notes
• Lead practice clinical meetings
• Take an active role in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
• Complete reports for solicitors, insurers and other third parties
• Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme and maintain a CPD portfolio
• Work to NCPC confidentiality, equality and health and safety policies

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD and revalidation

Registration & licences

• Current GMC registration and on the GP Register
• Licence to practise as a GP
• Inclusion on the GP performers list

Experience

• Working within a multidisciplinary primary care team
• Clinical audit and implementing change
• Training GPs and medical students
• Leadership experience
• Health promotion

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills and ability to adapt to GP clinical systems
• Effective leadership, including engaging staff in change

Other

• Commitment to the vision and values of NCPC
• Flexible working attitude and willingness to travel between NCPC sites
• Personal integrity and commitment

What’s offered

• Protected time for educational leadership alongside clinical work
• Potential research or educational activities with Pears College School of Medicine
• Support to meet career goals, including quality improvement, specialist work or GP training
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Lifestyle benefits of living and working in Cumbria