Salaried GP post covering six sessions across the Leek practices within Leek and Biddulph PCN. The GP works autonomously, delivering clinical care under the primary care contract, including prescribing, long-term condition management and processing referrals and repeat requests. The role carries audit, appraisal and revalidation duties and involves working outside core office hours alongside the multidisciplinary team. MRCGP and CCT or equivalent are needed, with Occupational Health clearance.
What the job involves
- Deliver effective medical care to the practice population
- Provide services under the primary care contract
- Prescribe generically in line with local and national guidance
- Manage long-term conditions effectively
- Process referrals, repeat prescriptions and associated administration promptly
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with practice policy
- Follow clinical guidelines and audit processes, contributing to quality initiatives
- Contribute to practice development, clinical governance and training
- Attend practice meetings as required
- Complete appraisal and revalidation
- Support the training of medical students
- Support the partners' strategic aims, including recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- GP CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) or equivalent
Registration & licences
Experience
- Working in a primary care environment, including the primary care contract
- Continued professional development
- QOF and clinical audit
- Clinical risk management
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and clear, polite telephone manner
- Strong IT skills, including EMIS and Outlook
- Leading audit programmes
- Working autonomously and as part of a team
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Outstanding clinical knowledge commensurate with an experienced GP
Other
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Occupational Health clearance
Nice to have
- Leading projects as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
What’s offered
- NHS Pension
- Flexible approach to working patterns
- Generous terms and conditions
- Support for professional development