General PractitionerinLeedsinLeedsPUBLISHED FRI 21 FEB 2025

General Practitioner 7- 8 sessions per week job share available

Garforth Medical Practice has a fantastic opportunity for a GP to join our well-established team of 5 Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, ANP and support Practice Matron. We are looking for 7-8 sessions per week but would gladly support a job share opportunity.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services

to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying

with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for

good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading

by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the

multidisciplinary team.

About us

Generic Responsibilities

All staff at Garforth Medical Practice have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all

individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is

important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right

thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in

decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and

respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation. Confidentiality This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service. Safeguarding Garforth Medical Practice is dedicated in ensuring that the principles and duties of safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk are holistically, consistently, and conscientiously applied with the wellbeing of all, being at the heart of what we do. Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI) To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice. This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care. Induction Training On arrival at the practice all personnel are to complete a practice induction programme; this is managed by the Assistant Practice Manager. Learning and Development The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery. Collaborative Working All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner. Service Delivery Staff at Garforth Medical Practice must adhere to the information contained with practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure. Security The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured. Professional Conduct At Garforth Medical Practice, staff are required to dress appropriately for their role. Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform whilst clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role. Leave All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 7.6 weeks plus 2 NHS days (pro rata) each year, and should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population - 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

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract - Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

c. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

d. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

e. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

f. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols. Effective management of long-term conditions g. Providing counselling and health education h. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate i. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance - 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 j. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks k. Undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles on a rotational basis l. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance m. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload n. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process o. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice p. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF q. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required r. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process u. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team v. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines w. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure x. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times y. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

d. Be involved in supervision of trainees if required