Salaried GP inDorchester inDorchester PUBLISHED MON 25 NOV 2024

Depending on experience PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

CASELOAD HOLISTIC MULTI-DISCIPLINARY QOF

Cerne Abbas Surgery rGWJ45yt

Opportunity to work in a close-knit and supportive team environment, fostering collaboration and camaraderie.

Diverse caseload that allows for the management of a wide range of health needs, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge.

Commitment to high standards of care, ensuring professional fulfillment and impact on patient health outcomes.

Access to multi-disciplinary teamwork, promoting holistic patient care and continuous learning from other healthcare professionals.

Engagement in a variety of clinical responsibilities, including consultations and health education, contributing to personal and professional growth.

Emphasis on lifelong learning and audit, promoting a culture of evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Cerne Abbas Surgery is seeking a Salaried GP due to the retirement of a partner and a current GP transitioning to partnership. The successful candidate will join a supportive clinical team and manage a diverse caseload in a primary care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality patient care, including surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, and prescriptions.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and manage patient records using SystmOne.
Participate in health education and counselling, as well as the care of residents at Casterbridge Manor Care Home.
Maintain compliance with practice protocols, policies, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Fully qualified GP registered with the GMC and on the GP register.
Experience in primary care with a focus on patient care.
Strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach.
Interest in women's health is preferred.

Candidates should be committed to continuous learning and willing to engage in training activities. The role requires adherence to health and safety guidelines and an overall contribution to the practice's development.

Due to the retirement of one of our Partners, and our current Salaried GP joining the partnership, we are looking for a Salaried GP to join our close-knit, supportive team.

- To work within the clinical team, 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 and temporary patients

- To work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is carried out to the highest standards

- To carry out duties in a professional manner and adhere to all Cerne Abbas Surgery protocols, policies and guidelines at all times.

About us
Who we are looking for:
-Fully qualified GP, registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the GP register.
- Experience in primary care with a strong commitment to patient care.
- Flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Someone who is proactive, organised, and able to manage their workload efficiently.
- Comfortable with paperwork and able to handle occasional IT challenges.
- A positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to the overall development of the practice

- Someone with a particular interest in womens health
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 prescriptions (repeat & acutepaper & electronic) and dealing with queries, paperwork, results 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
- In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health and document on the patient record; coding as appropriate
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards on SystmOne
- Collecting/entering coding data for audit purposes, for example Practice QoF details and LESDES requirements and participate in the responsibilities for these.
- 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
- Provide Duty Doctor support to the administrative and clinical teams when required to do so, a minimum of one day a week on call
- Shared responsibility for Casterbridge Manor Care home, including once a week phone call for up to 2 hours, plus visits

- 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. Including mandatory internal and external training.
- Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract.

- Follow all Practice Health and Safety guidelines and policies and inform the H&S lead of any infringements.

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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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