Salaried GP - Maternity Cover inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED TUE 19 NOV 2024

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The Wand Medical Centre rvmudnF4

The Wand Medical Centre in Highgate, Birmingham, is seeking a part-time salaried GP to cover maternity leave for approximately six months. The practice emphasises equality, diversity, and clinical leadership, providing a supportive environment for career development and the potential for future partnership opportunities. Candidates should possess a passion for General Practice and a commitment to continuity of care, building patient relationships, and being an integral part of a team.

Key responsibilities include consulting with patients, managing chronic diseases, handling administrative tasks, and participating in clinical governance meetings. The role involves effective management of acute and long-term conditions, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and contributions to practice audits and quality improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in routine clinical responsibilities, including triage, maintaining accurate records, and participating in QOF initiatives, while ensuring patient confidentiality and care quality.

We are a dynamic, supportive, training practice in Highgate, Birmingham. Our practice ethos embraces equality and diversity. We are active members of Edgbaston & Harborne PCN.

We are looking to recruit a part-time salaried GP for maternity cover for approximately 6 months or longer. We encourage clinical leadership, career development, and progression to Partnership in time if mutually agreeable and desirable. We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm for General Practice, who care about its future, who want to get involved and who would like the satisfaction that continuity of care, building patient rapport and being part of a team brings to being a GP. We are a training practice for both specialist trainees and medical students.

- Consulting patients F2F or via telephone appts.
Co-operating with the admin team on the QOF work (understanding of chronic disease management).
Going to HVs.
Prescribing and signing repeat prescriptions.
Dealing with assigned queries, paperwork and workflow case load.
Attending regular Clinical Governance Meetings.
Support and contribute to the development of Practice clinical procedures and protocols
Accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system
Liaise with other health care professionals when required
Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient / Practice relationship

About us
The following are the main core responsibilities of a salaried GP. These will vary as workload dictates.
Provision of care as detailed in the Primary Care Contract.
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
Effective management of acute and long term conditions.
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescriptions and other administrative tasks.
Undertake Triage and other duty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
Accepting an equal share of the practice workload by working collaboratively.
Work towards innovative practice and quality improvements within the practice.
Assist in the work towards completing QOF across all practices.
Attend and contribute to practice meetings as required.
Complete home visits.
Participate in practice audits as requested.
Participate in the review of significant and near miss events applying a structured root cause analysis approach

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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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