Newly Qualified General Practitioner inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED
TUE 22 OCT 2024
Key responsibilities include managing acute and chronic medical conditions, completing administrative tasks, participating in telephone triage, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance. The successful applicant will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be effective in time management, and be committed to ongoing education and professional development. Furthermore, this role supports community health improvement by engaging with local organisations and participating in training initiatives for medical students and trainees.
To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
To be professional accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.
The applicant must have been qualified after October 2022, therefore, have been qualified for less than 2 years.
The post hold will need to be capable of independent travel across Preston Park Primary Care Network which includes the following practices:
Stanford Medical Practice
Beaconsfield Medical Practice
Preston Park Surgery
Warmdene Medical Practice
The Haven Medical Practice
The post holder will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the Business. This role is currently fixed term for 6 months but this may be subject to change.
1. Provide patient-centred, evidence-based care that addresses the medical needs of the local patient population. This includes diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, working to improve overall health outcomes.
2. Ensure that all medical services provided align with the standards and obligations set out in the primary care contract. This includes meeting targets related to patient care, access, and service quality, in compliance with NHS guidelines.
3. Implement safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing practices, ensuring that medication choices follow both local formularies and national prescribing guidelines, while considering patient preferences and clinical appropriateness.
About us
Job Description & Personal Specification
Job Title: Newly Qualified General Practitioner
Date: 16th October 2024
Salary: 10,500 per session per year
Contract: Fixed Term 6 Months with a view to change subject to national DES contracting.
Reports to: PCN Board
Job Summary
To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
To be professional accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.
The applicant must have been qualified after October 2022, therefore, have been qualified for less than 2 years.
The post hold will need to be capable of independent travel across Preston Park Primary Care Network which includes the following practices:
Stanford Medical Practice
Beaconsfield Medical Practice
Preston Park Surgery
Warmdene Medical Practice
The Haven Medical Practice
The post holder will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the Business. This role is currently fixed term for 6 months but this may be subject to change.
Core Hours
Maximum of 9 sessions a week. We are happy to accept part time for this role, but please note this is not a remote role and there is an expectation that the post holder will be based in practice.
Key Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP.
1. Provide patient-centred, evidence-based care that addresses the medical needs of the local patient population. This includes diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, working to improve overall health outcomes.
2. Ensure that all medical services provided align with the standards and obligations set out in the primary care contract. This includes meeting targets related to patient care, access, and service quality, in compliance with NHS guidelines.
3. Implement safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing practices, ensuring that medication choices follow both local formularies and national prescribing guidelines, while considering patient preferences and clinical appropriateness.
4. Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and asthma through regular reviews, treatment adjustments, and patient education, aiming to optimize control and prevent complications. Use care plans and multidisciplinary approaches when necessary.
5. Ensure all administrative tasks, including managing referrals to secondary care, processing repeat prescription requests, reviewing test results, and handling patient queries, are completed promptly and accurately to support effective patient care.
6. Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor responsibilities, shared across five practices. This will involve rotating placements, spending one month in each surgery, ensuring coverage and continuity of care throughout the network.
7. Ensure patient records are accurately and promptly updated, following best practices in both EMIS and SystmOne (S1) across all five practices to support consistent care and compliance.
8. Contribute to the practice team by taking on a fair and equitable share of clinical and administrative duties. This ensures smooth operations and a balanced workload across the practice.
9. Follow established clinical guidelines for patient care and actively participate in audits to ensure quality improvement. Take a proactive approach in implementing any audit recommendations to enhance patient safety and care standards.
10. Identify and report safeguarding concerns, ensuring that vulnerable patients, including children and adults at risk, are protected. Act in accordance with local safeguarding policies and participate in safeguarding training and case discussions as required.
11. Support practice-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient care, service delivery, and operational efficiency. Contribute ideas and take part in projects that drive continuous improvement in healthcare quality and outcomes.
12. Take ownership of specific areas of the QOF, ensuring that the practice meets its targets. This could involve chronic disease management, patient screening programs, or preventative health measures, ensuring high standards of care and practice performance.
13. Participate in practice meetings to discuss clinical issues, operational challenges, and practice performance. Provide input into decision-making processes and support the implementation of agreed actions to improve service delivery.
14. Play an active role in ensuring the practice meets its clinical governance obligations, supporting audits, risk management, and quality improvement activities. Help in the training and development of colleagues, including mentoring less experienced staff.
15. Take part in regular appraisals, reflecting on your practice and setting goals for continued professional development. Engage in feedback discussions and use the appraisal process to identify areas for improvement and learning.
16. Maintain your professional credentials and ensure you are prepared for the GMC revalidation process. This includes keeping accurate records of CPD (Continuing Professional Development), audits, patient feedback, and other required documentation
17. Take responsibility for your ongoing education and professional development, while also encouraging a learning culture within the practice. Keep up to date with medical advancements, attend relevant training, and share knowledge with your colleagues.
18. Actively participate in the education and supervision of medical students and trainees, providing them with learning opportunities in clinical settings, guiding their development, and ensuring they gain the necessary skills and knowledge.
19. Work collaboratively with practice partners to help achieve strategic goals. Identify ways to improve service delivery, enhance patient care, and increase practice efficiency, which could help reduce costs or generate additional income.
20. Ensure that you are familiar with, and consistently follow, the practices protocols and policies in daily clinical and administrative work. Participate in regular reviews to update protocols as needed to meet evolving clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
21. Foster a team-based approach to care by maintaining regular communication with all practice staff. Promote a culture of collaboration, quality improvement, and open dialogue, ensuring everyone is working towards shared practice goals.
22. Engage in clinical audits as requested, contributing to the collection and analysis of data to assess and improve practice performance and patient outcomes.
23. Take part in initiatives that support the improvement of local healthcare services, helping the practice to stay engaged with wider community health strategies and to offer better care to patients.
24. When significant events or near misses occur, participate in reviews and root cause analyses to identify what went wrong, learn from the event, and implement changes to prevent recurrence.
The list of duties in the job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There will be other duties and requirements associated with the job and the right to update the job description from time to time to reflect changes in or to the job.
Communication
Connect with various support agencies, both statutory and voluntary, to ensure individuals have access to comprehensive support. Establishing positive working relationships and effective communication with Preston Park PCN GP Practices, integrated care health and care teams, and a range of local voluntary sector and community organisations.
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Communicate effectively and empathetically, to overcome communication barriers with patients and the general public displaying emotional crisis, vulnerability, verbal/physical aggression, learning difficulties, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication.
The ability to cope with frequently challenging, diverse and stressful situations.
Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience
The applicant must not have already worked within a GP Practice as a GP.
The applicant must have been qualified after October 2022, therefore, have been qualified for less than 2 years.
GMC Registration
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Knowledge of General Practice Clinical Systems
Experience of Medicine Management
Experience of ICB Initiatives
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