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Newbury Group Practice in Ilford is seeking a Salaried GP to join their friendly and progressive training practice, which serves approximately 16,000 patients. The position offers 6-7 sessions per week, ideally including Fridays, with a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include 6 weeks of annual leave, 1 week of study leave, and robust in-house support through clinical meetings and training. Newly qualified GPs with GMC approval and those interested in fellowship arrangements are encouraged to apply.
The role involves managing a diverse caseload and ensuring high standards of patient care in a primary care setting. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, assessing patient health needs, developing care plans, providing health education, and collaborating with a wider practice team on clinical governance and quality assurance. The position also requires adherence to practice policies and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement in accordance with evidence-based practices.
The role involves managing a diverse caseload and ensuring high standards of patient care in a primary care setting. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, assessing patient health needs, developing care plans, providing health education, and collaborating with a wider practice team on clinical governance and quality assurance. The position also requires adherence to practice policies and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement in accordance with evidence-based practices.
An opportunity has arisen for a GP to join our forward thinking friendly training practice. Our practice cares for approximately 16000 patients who are central to all we do. The Health & Well being of our staff is also paramount and we encourage an healthy work life balance.. This position is for 6-7 sessions per week (prefrable including Friday) with on call pro rata. 6 weeks annual leave and 1 weeks study leave pro rata. Regular in house clinical meetings/training sessions with unique levels of support to GP's. We welcome newly qualified GP's as long as you have GMC approval and are on the national performers list. GP's interested in fellowship arrangements such as SPIN are also welcome. If you feel that you are suited to this position then we would love to hear from you.
- As a key member of the Primary Care Team, you will manage a case load, dealing with a wide range of presenting health care needs in a primary care setting.
- You will work with clinical colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care are provided for all registered and temporary patients.
- You will also contribute to planning and decision making as a part of the wider practice team.
- Telephone and face to face appointments
- Minimal home visits
- Review of lab results, referrals, EPS
- Engaging in QOF and meeting clinical governance targets
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Job summary:
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients.
Clinical responsibilities:
- In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting patients
- Referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and contemporaneous 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)
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
- A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
- Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
- Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
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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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