The Calverton Practice
About us
The Calverton Practice is a long-established dispensing GP Practice covering Calverton and the surrounding villages with a list size of approximately 10,500. We have a team of 6 GP partners, 5 salaried GPs and as a training practice host both GP registrars and medical students. Our nursing team currently consists of 3 nurses, a nurse associate, a paramedic and 3 HCAs who are supported by staff from across our local PCN including pharmacists, physiotherapists, and mental health OTs. We also have a large, supportive administration/managerial team. As well as working in a great team, a recent extension and refurbishment programme provides an excellent environment in which to work.
Job Summary
Are you a salaried GP looking for an exciting opportunity to join a friendly GP practice with a reputation for being forward-thinking and highly supportive. We are a practice team recognised for our great team morale situated in a semi-rural location in Calverton, Nottingham. Our patient demographic is mixed allowing for the successful candidate to utilize current skills and develop their potential. We adhere to the BMA model contract and pay over £12,000 per session.
Main duties of the job
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 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, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake total triage (SystmConnect) and duty doctor roles
- Home Visits
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Work 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
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- 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 always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage collaborative work, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Secondary Responsibilities
- 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)
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive.
Person Specification
Essential
- 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
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Effective time management
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the primary care contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
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.
Employer details
Employer name The Calverton Practice Address 2a St Wilfrids Square Calverton NG14 6FP