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The Mission Practice in Tower Hamlets is seeking a motivated Salaried GP to contribute 6 clinical sessions per week, with flexibility for working arrangements. The role entails delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive environment, focusing on consultations, managing long-term conditions, completing medical reports, and collaborating with colleagues during daily huddles and multidisciplinary team meetings. The practice provides additional paid protected time for meetings and includes payment for indemnity, ensuring a comprehensive support structure for the post holder.
Key responsibilities encompass a range of patient interactions, including in-person visits, telephone consultations, and home visits, alongside managing prescriptions and patient healthcare needs. The ideal candidate will be committed to maintaining quality care, embracing equal opportunities and diversity, and fostering effective communication both within the team and with patients. Overall, the position requires typical duties of a GP, emphasizing patient-centered care and teamwork in a primary care setting.
Key responsibilities encompass a range of patient interactions, including in-person visits, telephone consultations, and home visits, alongside managing prescriptions and patient healthcare needs. The ideal candidate will be committed to maintaining quality care, embracing equal opportunities and diversity, and fostering effective communication both within the team and with patients. Overall, the position requires typical duties of a GP, emphasizing patient-centered care and teamwork in a primary care setting.
The Mission Practice in Tower Hamlets is looking to appoint a Salaried GP for 6 clinical sessions.
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic committed GP to join our friendly and supportive practice.
We are looking for an applicant who will help maintain our high standards of clinical care with a strong patient centred focus in a highly supportive environment.
The post holder will work with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care for all patients, dealing with a wide range of presenting health needs in a general practice setting.
This will be for 6 clinical sessions per week and we are open to discussing flexible working
You will have an additional half a session paid protected time for weekly practice and MDT meetings and paid indemnity. You will also join daily huddles with your colleagues with opportunities to discuss cases and referrals as a team.
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- Key clinical responsibilities:
- Patient consultations (in person, video calls, telephone calls, home visits)
- Checking and signing repeat prescriptions / queries
- Checking patient medical test results and actioning as appropriate
- Completing patient medical reports and examinations as required
- All other supporting paperwork and related administrative work o Attending any emergencies in the practice
- Supporting other practice clinicians in their queries
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems (self-referred by the patient or referred by others in the practice)
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Managing patients with long term conditions and developing care plans o Referring to other case providers as appropriate
- Audits of patient care and outcomes o Prepared to represent the practice in PCN or other local meetings if required
- Prescribing (both acute and repeat) in accordance with local and national guidelines
- Ensure that your work is recorded and auditable
- Recording clear and contemporaneous notes to professional standards
- Collecting data for audit purposes / complying with national requirements
- Working with the Practice Management team to ensure patient data is accurate and up to date on the clinical system
- Using our relevant IT systems including EMIS Web in all cases where possible
- Balance patient care and time management effectively to Ensure the service runs efficiently and effectively
- Treat all patients with respect, dignity, warmth and empathy to ensure patients feel cared for and have a positive experience in the practice
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Equal Opportunities:
Mission Practice operates an equal opportunities policy and expects staff to have a commitment to equal opportunities in relation to employment and service delivery.
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- Communicate effectively with other team members
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers
- Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
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To work as a salaried GP (General Practitioner) in the UK, you need a combination of medical knowledge, clinical skills, and interpersonal abilities. Here are some key skills and attributes that are essential:
Medical Knowledge and Clinical Skills
1. Medical Degree: A valid medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) is required, with completion of the Foundation Training (F1 and F2 years).
2. General Practice Training: Completion of a GP Specialty Training program (usually three years) leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
3. Clinical Competence: Strong clinical skills to accurately diagnose and manage a variety of health conditions across all age groups.
4. Emergency Care Knowledge: Ability to handle emergencies, including basic life support and advanced life support skills.
5. Medication Management: Knowledge of prescribing medications safely and effectively.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
1. Patient Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, explaining medical conditions and treatment options effectively.
2. Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, pharmacists, and specialists.
3. Cultural Competence: Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients.
Organizational and Administrative Skills
1. Time Management: Efficiently manage clinical workloads and appointments.
2. Record Keeping: Proficiency in maintaining accurate and clear patient records, including using electronic health record systems.
3. Data Analysis: Ability to use data for clinical audits and quality improvement.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
1. Analytical Skills: Evaluate complex medical information, make clinical judgments, and develop treatment plans.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust approaches based on patient needs and changes in healthcare policies.
Professional Skills
1. Continuing Professional Development: Commitment to lifelong learning and staying current with medical advancements and guidelines.
2. Ethical Practice: Understanding of ethical issues in medicine and commitment to patient confidentiality and informed consent.
Leadership and Management (optional but beneficial)
1. Leadership Skills: Ability to lead a team if you take on roles in practice management or quality improvement initiatives.
2. Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of budgeting and resource management can be advantageous.
Additional Considerations
- Registration: You must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and in good standing.
- Level of Experience: While not a formal skill, prior experience in various medical settings can enhance your capability as a GP.
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