Salaried GP

Upwell Health Centre; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A supportive rural medical practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join their team. The role includes evening duty and offers six weeks of annual leave, study leave, and reimbursement for medical indemnity. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of clinical care while being part of a collaborative team. Flexibility to accommodate caring responsibilities is also provided.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave plus bank holiday entitlement

One week of study leave

Reimbursement for medical indemnity

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent medical services to the practice population.
• Manage long-term conditions effectively.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills

Effective time management

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

High standard of clinical knowledge and skills

Education

Fully qualified GP with MRCGP (or equivalent)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are a friendly and supportiverural dispensing practice seeking a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join ourteam. We work hard to maintain a supportive Partnership and healthy work-life balance, with flexibility to accommodate caring responsibilities.Home visits are infrequent, and the number of appointments is set at asafe and reasonable level.

The successful candidate will work 8sessions a week which includes duty doctor rotation (one day per week).

We offer:

• Six weeks annual leave plus bankholiday entitlement
• One week of study leave
• Reimbursement for medical indemnity
• Free on-site parking

We welcome applications fromexperienced and newly qualified GPs. Weare able to sponsor applicants who will require a visa.

Please contact us foran informal discussion or visit. Toapply please submit your CV and covering letter.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomouspractitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practicepopulation, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complyingwith the PMS contract.

Furthermore, thepost-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice,contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example,maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

About us

Upwell Health Centre is awell-established, caring, forward-thinking practice in the pretty village ofUpwell which is close to Wisbech, Downham Market, and Ely, and is convenientfor Peterborough and Kings Lynn. We have11,000 patients and have an on-site hybrid pharmacy.

You will be part of a supportiveteam with 5 other GPs, 2 ANPs, a specialist LTC nurse, a paramedic, anexcellent nursing team, and an efficient administration and management team.

We are an activemember of the Fens and Brecks PCN which includes a clinical pharmacist,pharmacy technicians, paramedics, social prescribers, and first contactphysiotherapists. We are proud to be aGP training practice and have a strong teaching and supervision ethos. We are keen to support the development ofspecial interests.

Accessibility: Recruitment information is available inalternative formats (e.g., large print) on request.

Pleasenote that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessaryto close the vacancy at an earlier date. We, therefore, suggest that you apply at anearly stage to avoid disappointment.

Job responsibilities

Primary responsibilities

• The delivery of highly effective medical care tothe entitled population.
• The provision of services commensurate with thePMS contract.
• 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 telephonetriage and duty doctor roles.
• 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 effectively to the development andmaintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financialmanagement, and HR.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos ofcontinuing professional development across the practice team.
• Support the training of medical students fromall clinical disciplines.
• Support the partners in achieving the strategicaims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduceexpenditure.
• Review and adhere to practice protocols andpolicies at all times.
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising withall staff regularly and promoting a culture of continuous improvement at alltimes.

The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, andthe post-holder may be asked to perform other duties. These may vary from time to time but will notchange the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GPmay 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.

General responsibilities for all employees

Confidentiality

• Treat all information learned in the course ofemployment regarding patients, colleagues, and business information as strictlyconfidential.

Health and Safety

• Assist in promoting and maintaining the healthand safety of themselves and others.
• Follow infection control procedures and maintainclean and tidy work areas.
• Report potential hazards and risks immediatelywhen identified.
• Undertake annual infection control training.

Organisational Protocols

• Adhere to all organisational protocols.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Support the equality, diversity, and inclusionof all patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Treat all patients, carers, and colleagues withdignity and respect.

Personal and Professional Development

• Participate in an annual individual performancereview, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of ownpersonal and/or professional development.
• Complete all mandatory training.

Quality

• Maintain quality within the practice.
• Alert team members to issues of quality.
• Assess own performance and take accountabilityfor own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team byreflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improveand enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with others to meet patientsneeds.
• Effectively manage own time, workload, andresources.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers,and colleagues.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methodsof communication and respond accordingly.

Data Protection and Security

Person Specification

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Polite and confident
• Flexible, cooperative, and motivated with a forward-thinking approach
• High levels of integrity, loyalty, and professionalism
• Sensitive and empathetic with the ability to manage stressful or pressured situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• Appropriate medical indemnity

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills
• Confident IT user, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of SystmOne

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of primary care contracts
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB/ICS initiatives

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• High standard of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an independent GP
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience of clinical risk management and significant event analysis

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with MRCGP (or equivalent)
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice (or within three months of completion)

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of core hours
• Satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Willingness to lead practice projects as required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

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.

Depending on experiencefrom £12,000 per session per annum