Salaried GP - Maternity Cover inTwickenham inTwickenham PUBLISHED
MON 4 NOV 2024
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Acorn Group Practice rWvRd070
Stable work environment with a well-established practice and a supportive team spirit.
Flexible working schedule with 6 sessions spread across three full days, allowing for work-life balance.
Opportunity to work in a location with a diverse patient population of over 8,000, enhancing professional experience.
Autonomy in making professional decisions and managing patient care, promoting job satisfaction and personal growth.
Access to a variety of clinical responsibilities, including consultations, home visits, and health education, making the role dynamic and fulfilling.
Contribution to quality patient care through activities such as screening and developing care plans, which can make a positive impact on health outcomes.
Acorn Group Practice in Twickenham is seeking an experienced General Practitioner for a Maternity Cover position, involving six sessions per week across three full days (Monday, Thursday, and Friday). The role encompasses various responsibilities, including conducting surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, managing prescriptions, and addressing patient queries. The ideal candidate should be capable of making autonomous clinical decisions, assessing patient health needs, developing care plans, and maintaining clear records in accordance with practice standards and GMC guidelines.
Candidates are expected to deliver high-quality care, participate in the practice's triage system, and collaborate effectively with team members and other healthcare professionals. The position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment, all while adhering to the GMS contract and ensuring compliance with practice protocols.
Candidates are expected to deliver high-quality care, participate in the practice's triage system, and collaborate effectively with team members and other healthcare professionals. The position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment, all while adhering to the GMS contract and ensuring compliance with practice protocols.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Practitioner to join our team on Maternity Cover!
6 Sessions - Three full days - Mon, Thurs and Fri.
Acorn Group Practice is a well-established practice with a great team spirit.
Our Practice is located in Twickenham and has a patient population is just over 8,000 patients.
- Undertaking 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.
- 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 and providing health education to patients
- 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
The candidate will need to deliver an excellent standard of care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Alongside this, the candidate will adhere to the GMC standards for safe and good medical practice.
It is important that the candidate feels they will be able to contribute to the effectiveness of the Practice through leading by example, staying positive and building great working relationships with the team and wider health professionals.
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In general the candidate will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with working within Primary Care as a General Practitioner:
- Patient Consultations both face to face and telephone
- Support with the triage appointment system
- Making decisions relating to patient care
- Making the appropriate referrals where necessary
- Undertake prescriptions requests
- Liaising with the admin team
- Participate in staff and clinical meetings
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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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