Sudbury Surgery is located in Sudbury, opposite Vale Farm Sports Centre in the Borough of Brent. We have approximately 8,000 registered patients, are proud of our diverse patient list, active PPG, and dedicated team.
We are looking for a positive, proactive and engaged salaried GP to join our clinical team. It is essential any GP joining us is willing to; share home visits, share admin and be active in our local PCN by attending meetings and working with our entire team to improve patient care in our community.
As a salaried GP, the post-holder must adhere to the principles of good medical practice and to the clinical protocols and prescribing guidelines as determined by NICE and the ICB. The employee will be fluent with and aim for the highest standards in the quality and outcomes framework and ensure the practice meets the agreed targets.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties as expected from a GP including surgery consultations, telephone (or other) consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely manner. Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers. Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Ensure adequate information is supplied at point of referral to enable colleagues to appropriately assess patients at referral.
Job description
As a Salaried GP you will oversee the clinical management of the practice. You will work closely with both the administration and clinical team to ensure that patients receive the best quality of care.
The surgery uses EMIS Web and Docman 10.
Duties and Responsibilities include*
Personal Development and Training
Full engagement with the yearly appraisal and timely revalidation processes, so not to cause disruption to service delivery.
Collect data for audit and clinical governance purposes.
Annual completion of 360 degree feedback in line with appraisal requirements.
Support the development of the education and research role of the practice as appropriate.
Provide clinical supervision to other members of the team during training/upskilling.
Confidentiality
Maintaining patient confidentiality in line with professional standards.
The employee will abide by all requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 as it shall relate to the practices and the patients of the practices.
Management and Planning
Staying abreast of current affairs and identify potential threats and opportunities in the locality.
Involvement and full participation in the Integrated Care Board.
Working flexibly to support the development of the practice.
Working with the Management Team and Practice Manager to assist in the overall operational and efficiency of the practice.
Contributing to the growth of the practice and supporting the delivery of new services.
*(this list is not inclusive of all job roles and responsibilities but an example of the type of duties that will need to be performed)
Person specification
Essential criteria
Knowledge of NHS Health and needs of the local population Have an understanding of the needs of the vulnerable groups of patients that are registered
Desirable criteria
Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF) Primary Care Networks Read codes and audit Special groups such as the homeless, looked after children, asylum seekers, refugees, and other vulnerable groups.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Qualified General Practitioner (complete certificate of Training CCT). Currently on an English Performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register. DBS Clearance Current full GMC registration Medical degree of MBBS Safeguarding and other mandatory training
Desirable criteria
Further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields or specialist interests. MRCGP DCH DRCOG RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2. GP Trainer or F2 Supervisor training/teaching diploma. DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion.
Experience
Essential criteria
Recent and appropriate experience of working in primary care in the UK. Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment. Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Desirable criteria
Evidence of independent working in General Practice. Teaching and training of GP Reg/F2/Medical Students/Nursing Students. Evidence of participation in QOF. Evidence of participation in Audits. Experience of SystmOne clinical system.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
Excellent record keeping skills both handwritten and electronic. Excellent communication skills. Recognising learning needs Teaching, training and sharing of good medical practice. Using standard software applications such using word/excel/email. Excellent time management. Excellent analytical skills. Excellent patient communication skills. Basic interpretation and management from practice based diagnostics including ECG, spirometry, ABPM, blood test reports. Skilled in patient management plans and personal commitment to clinical care
Desirable criteria
Fully conversant with clinical IT system EMIS Web. Able to conduct Minor Operations/Joint injection/aspirations Advanced interpretation and management from practice based diagnostics including ECG, spirometry, ABPM, blood test reports Leadership skills.