Salaried General Practitioner

NHS; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking newly qualified General Practitioners to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients, as well as providing training to GP Registrars. With a focus on clinical excellence and patient safety, you will play a crucial role in the community's health. If you are a motivated and empathetic professional looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified GP with MRCGP and full GMC registration.
• Experience in primary care and clinical audit is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and assess patients in a primary care setting.
• Undertake surgery consultations, home visits, and manage prescriptions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Clinical policy adherence

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate

Tools

Office

Outlook

Job description

Due to the changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce General Practitioners, East Cleveland PCN is looking to expand our team by seeking to employ newly qualified General Practitioners to work alongside our practices and PCN staff.

Visa sponsorship may be available for suitable candidates.

Candidates who do not yet hold MRCGP but are due to qualify prior to appointment are eligible to apply and should confirm this during pre-screening.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to:

1. Perform as an autonomous general practitioner, working independently and with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting.
2. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers, and colleagues, ensuring the maintenance of clinical excellence.
3. Be involved in the provision of education and training to GP Registrars and other staff.
4. Be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct, ensuring patient safety and quality of care are primary.
5. Further information about this role is available in the attached job description.
6. The postholder will need to be capable of independent travel across the East Cleveland area and work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.

About us

East Cleveland PCN has a patient population of 42,000 across its 5 core member practices:

• Brotton Surgery, Brotton
• Springwood Surgery, Guisborough
• The Garth Surgery, Guisborough
• Woodside Surgery, Loftus

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

In accordance with the practice rota, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions, and dealing with queries, paperwork, and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Making professional, autonomous decisions regarding presenting problems, whether self/referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organization.

Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Providing counseling and health education.

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Visiting patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.

Undertaking a fair share of On Call/duty doctor sessions per week as allocated on the practice rota and participating in extended hours as necessary.

Undertaking a fair share of home visiting sessions per week as allocated.

Person Specification

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organizing)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedures
• Experience with audit and leading audit programs
• Experience with clinical risk management

Qualifications

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• Full GMC registration
• Performers Lists | PCSE (england.nhs.uk) (England)
• Appropriate defense indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Newly Qualified General Practitioner (with under 2 years from qualification)
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills for an experienced GP
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effective communication and understanding of patient needs
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and supportive of team effort
• Project lead as required with CQC, ICB, and QOF

Other requirements

• Occupational Health clearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.