Salaried GP inWorcester inWorcester PUBLISHED
FRI 8 NOV 2024
Knightwick Surgery r7dd6uOB
Part-time flexibility with only 4 sessions per week, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.
Opportunity to work in a small and friendly practice environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients.
Located in a picturesque rural area near the River Teme, providing a serene working atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.
Engagement with a well-connected Primary Care Network (PCN), enhancing collaboration and professional development opportunities.
Autonomy in decision-making and patient care, allowing for a personalized approach to medicine.
Involvement in leading key disease areas and developing healthcare services, contributing to professional growth and influence.
Supportive team environment with a shared commitment to community care and covering for each other during leaves.
Knightwick Surgery in Worcester is seeking a part-time Salaried GP to join their patient-centered, dynamic practice starting January 2025, with flexibility for the right candidate. The role involves 4 sessions per week, providing a range of services including surgery and telephone consultations, triaging, home visits, and managing patient prescriptions and test results for a diverse patient list of over 5000. The successful candidate will collaborate with GP Partners, support key disease management, and ensure compliance with local and national guidelines while contributing to continuous professional development and audit activities.
The position requires the ability to make autonomous decisions, maintain accurate electronic patient records, and participate in various practice meetings and training events. There is an expectation for flexibility regarding session coverage for colleagues' leave and a commitment to upholding practice policies, including confidentiality and data protection. The role also includes responsibilities for private medical reports, contributing to the development of healthcare services, and being a professional representative of the practice at external meetings as needed.
The position requires the ability to make autonomous decisions, maintain accurate electronic patient records, and participate in various practice meetings and training events. There is an expectation for flexibility regarding session coverage for colleagues' leave and a commitment to upholding practice policies, including confidentiality and data protection. The role also includes responsibilities for private medical reports, contributing to the development of healthcare services, and being a professional representative of the practice at external meetings as needed.
Part time Salaried GP (4 sessions per week) , Knightwick Surgery, Worcestershire
Start date: January 2025 but willing to wait for the right candidate
Come and join our small, friendly, patient centred and dynamic practice in rural Worcestershire. We are a dispensing practice with a registered list size of just over 5000 patients situated on the banks of the beautiful River Teme near Bromyard and pleasantly close to Worcester city centre. The practice has an excellent and engaged working relationship within the Droitwich, Ombersley and Rurals PCN.
- In accordance with the practice timetable, the postholder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking/signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations on behalf of the Practice, referral letters NHS/private/e-referral, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Recording clear and contemporaneous IT based patient consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) including EPS
- Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or nationally agreed guidelines (in the absence of locally agreed ones)
- In general the postholder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care including a share of duty doctor session
- From time to time there may be extra duties/responsibilities that may be required of the post-holder. These will be agreed with the Lead Partner, but there will be an expectation that new duties/responsibilities will be part of the role
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Primary Responsibilities:-
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
To support the GP Partners to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas (monitoring trends in treatment, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list. This is a GMS Practice.
- In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral letters NHS/private/e-referral, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner;
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation;
- Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based patient consultation notes to agreed standards ;
- Collecting data for audit purposes;
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) including EPS;
- Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or nationally agreed guidelines (in the absence of locally agreed ones).
- In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care including a share of duty doctor session.
- From time to time there may be extra duties/responsibilities that may be required of the post-holder. These will be agreed with the Lead Partner, but there will be an expectation that new duties/responsibilities will be part of the role.
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP may be requested to:
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, paper light; data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.
- A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice (including annual appraisals and revalidation);
- Maintaining a personal professional portfolio;
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation;
- Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records;
- Attending training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
- Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.)
- Representing the practice at other meetings (such as Local Medical Committee; Locality meetings, Clinical Commissioning, Clinical meetings, GP Federation, etc) as the need arises.
- A commitment to cover annual leave within the practice for each other (Partners and Salaried GPs).
- A commitment to cover responsibilities of Practice when others are on leave and an expectation to work some days single-handedly.
- Flexibility to cover additional sessions/swap sessions during times of sickness and annual leave as agreed with the Partners. The Practice is also signed up to deliver extended access appointments outside of core working hours which may require cover on occasion.Responsibility for completing Private Medical Reports / request for patient Information. This will be renumerated.
- Responsibility for completing Private Medical Reports / request for patient Information. This will be renumerated.
- To be professional at all times and maintain a formal dress code.
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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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