General Practitioner

Lanchester Medical Centre; Lanchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice serving its community in Lanchester seeks a dedicated GP for a 6 session role. Offering a supportive environment, the position is ideal for a hands-on professional passionate about improving patient care. The candidate will work with a close-knit team committed to excellence and have opportunities to influence practice growth and patient services. Experience in primary care is essential, as well as a valid UK registration. Flexible workdays available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
• Experience in primary care and ongoing professional development.
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly effective medical care to the practice population.
• Maintain accurate clinical records per best practices.
• Participate in practice meetings and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Outstanding clinical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Education

MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Join our welcoming practice in the beautiful village of Lanchester, just a short distance from Durham. We care for a patient list of around 4,100 and are proud to have a loyal, longstanding team, with some colleagues having been with the practice for over 25 years. The role is based in a modern, purpose built building, where you'll work alongside an excellent administrative and clinical team who are wholeheartedly committed to delivering the high standard of care our patients deserve.

Following a recent CQC inspection, the practice has been actively rebuilding and strengthening its systems with support from South Durham Health CiC, creating a positive environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

This post is for a 6 session GP, with the potential to increase sessions if the successful candidate can provide joint injections, minor surgery, or other enhanced services. Preferred working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, although there is scope for flexibility.

The clinical team consists of one GP Partner, one Salaried GP, two ANPs, two Practice Nurses, one Nurse Associate, one HCA, and a pharmacy team comprising one Pharmacist and two Pharmacy Technicians.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced GP who is ready for a new challenge. Someone who enjoys hands on clinical work, is committed to supporting colleagues, and is keen to play an active role in driving the practice forward.

If this opportunity interests you and you would like to discuss it further, please contact Thomas Sullivan, Business Manager, at [e-mail].

About us

LanchesterMedical Centre has a patient list of 4100 and is based in the heart of the village,8 miles west of Durham and 5 miles from Consett.It has a highly supportive and active patient participation group whoare also devoted to ensuring improvements are made.

We (South Durham Health CiC) have been engaged by the single-handedpartner to support the complete running of the practice for a period of time toensure services continue to be delivered for patients whilst all suggestedimprovements are put in place, taking the practice to a position of providing sustainable,quality care for all. As a communityinterest company, our focus is on putting patients, clinicians, and carers atthe centre of decision-making to improve health outcomes, we seek to achievethis by being open, evidence-based, and inclusive. This same ethos will beapplied to the work we do at Lanchester Medical Centre.

To enable this, we have already positioned a highlyexperienced business manager within the surgery and wrapped around him a teamof clinical governance, managerial, administrative and financial staff toreview, guide and enable the practice to improve services. This will include a full review of policiesboth clinical and administrative, introduction of up-to-date evidence based clinicalprotocols and the provision of training and supervision.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities. There may be onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent uponfactors such as workload and staffing levels:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care topractice population
• The provision of services commensurate with the PMScontract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local andnational guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner,including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associatedadministrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor roles and Enhanced Access.
• Maintain accurate clinical records inconjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equalshare of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended throughclinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation ofcontinuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specificarea (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practicemeetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development andmaintenance of the practice including clinical governance training
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos ofcontinuing professional development across the practice team
• Support South Durham Health CIC in defining and achievingthe strategic aims of the practice
• Making recommendations to enhance patientservices and income as well as reducing unnecessary expenditure
• Review and adhere to practice protocols andpolicies at all times
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising withall staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all time.

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• General understanding of the GMS or PMS contract
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration National Performers List Registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Skills

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Clear, polite telephone manner. Competent in the use of SystmOne. Effective time management (Planning & Organising). Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Problem solving & analytical skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Experience with clinical risk management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.