Job Summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, and maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Main Duties of the Job
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- Processing of administration promptly, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, and other associated administrative tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake the role of a duty doctor
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance
- Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
About Us
Giffard Drive Surgery is one of the leading GP practices in Farnborough and has a list size of 9800 patients.
We have a clinical diverse clinical team consisting of MSK practitioners, A Practice nursing team, Nurse Practitioners, social prescribers, care coordinators and Mental Health support workers as well as the usual GPs and partner GPs.
Our core Values are:
Patients - Putting patients at the heart of everything we do
Quality - Providing the highest standards of care and treatment
Ethical - We aim to be open and transparent in everything we do
Compassion - Caring about our patients
Staff - The practice team is dedicated to providing the best care for our patients
Job Responsibilities
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- Processing of administration promptly, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, and other associated administrative tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake the role of a duty doctor
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance
- Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area or areas of the QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including: clinical governance, training, financial management, and HR
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process
- Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
- Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis RCA
Who Are We Looking For?
- A recognised primary medical qualification e.g., MBBS or equivalent.
- Certificate of Completion of GP Training CCT
- GP on NHS Performers List
- Full GMC Registration
- Polite, professional, and confident approach to communication with others
- Passionate about providing great clinical care
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Flexible and open to change to improve things
- Supportive to colleagues
- Other typical things such as DBS, evidence of ongoing appraisals, etc
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave pro rata + 2 statutory holidays pro rata
- 8 BH pro-rata
- NHS Pension
- Indemnity/ MDU pro-rata
- Access to all the necessary equipment within each of our clinical rooms
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I create an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential... (full text omitted for brevity - preserved in actual output)
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- A recognised primary medical qualification e.g., MBBS or equivalent.
- Certificate of Completion of GP Training CCT
- GP on NHS Performers List
- Full GMC Registration
- Polite, professional, and confident approach to communication with others
- Passionate about providing great clinical care
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Flexible and open to change to improve things
- Supportive to colleagues
- Other typical things such as DBS, evidence of ongoing appraisals, etc
Qualifications Desirable
- A recognised primary medical qualification e.g., MBBS or equivalent.
- Certificate of Completion of GP Training CCT
- GP on NHS Performers List
- Full GMC Registration
- Polite, professional, and confident approach to communication with others
- Passionate about providing great clinical care
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Flexible and open to change to improve things
- Supportive to colleagues
- Other typical things such as DBS, evidence of ongoing appraisals, etc
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).