Salaried GP inCalne inCalne PUBLISHED FRI 20 DEC 2024

Northlands Surgery is a growing practice with an expanding patient list, and we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 6 sessions per week (negotiable). Situated in the beautiful and historic market town of Calne, our purpose-built practice is nestled in the countryside between Chippenham and Marlborough, just 15 minutes from the M4 and a 30-minute drive from Bath.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care, and we are committed to fostering a positive, collaborative environment. The practice boasts a strong ethos of team-working, making it an ideal place for GPs seeking a supportive, well-resourced setting. Whether you are an experienced GP or a newly qualified practitioner, we offer a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and a healthy work-life balance.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo Osborn, Practice Manager, on .

The primary focus of this role is to help deliver safe and effective patient care to the patients at Northlands Surgery. The successful candidate will undertake a variety of clinical duties, including:

• Conducting surgery consultations, including face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Visiting patients at home when required, providing continuity of care.
• Reviewing and signing repeat prescriptions, addressing patient queries, and handling associated clinical paperwork.
• Making professional and autonomous decisions on patient care, including both self-referred patients and those referred by other healthcare professionals within the practice.
• Assessing and diagnosing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health issues.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Developing personalised care plans in consultation with patients, ensuring they align with current disease management protocols and best practice guidelines.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of our patient care while working within a supportive and collaborative team.

About us

Job Description: Salaried GP

Role Overview:As a Salaried GP at Northlands Surgery, you will work within a collaborative and supportive environment, providing high-quality care to our patient population. You will be expected to manage patient consultations, contribute to administrative duties, and engage in professional development. You will also be involved in teaching and mentoring as part of our role as a training practice.

Daily Arrangements for Salaried GP Work:

• Morning Session:

  • 8:30am - 1:15pm (4 hours 45 minutes)
    • Appointments: 13 x 15-minute consultations
    • Home Visit: 1 x 30-minute visit
    • Admin: 1 hour

• Afternoon Session:

  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm (3 hours 35 minutes)
    • Appointments: 11 x 15-minute consultations
    • Admin: 50 minutes

Total Daily Time:

• 8 hours 20 minutes per day
• Appointments: 24 x 15-minute consultations and 1 x 30-minute visit (Total: 25 patient contacts)

Clinicians are expected to manage their own clinics efficiently, communicate delays with colleagues, and inform reception when necessary. Additional catch-up slots can be incorporated if required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. General Clinical Duties:

   • Consultations: Carry out patient appointments, home visits (as appropriate), and respond to queries from patients or other healthcare professionals.
   • Home Visits: Shared responsibility with GP team, paramedic practitioners, or ANPs based on patient need and workload.
   • Remote Consultations: Some clinics may be remote using approved technologies. Remote consultations can be carried out from home or another agreed location.

2. Duty Doctor Role:

   • Participate in the duty doctor role based on a fair-share system, ensuring coverage and timely patient care.

3. Enhanced Access Hours:

   • Work during enhanced access hours as scheduled, contributing to extended service delivery.

4. Administration and Paperwork:

   • Responsible for managing your own patient-related administrative tasks, including referrals, investigations, results, and patient queries.
   • Share responsibility for general clinical correspondence, repeat prescriptions, and patient-associated tasks like phone calls and emails.

5. QoF & Clinical Read Coding:

   • Monitor and accurately code patient data for Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) and other clinical requirements.
   • Use Ardens templates and ensure accurate read coding to maintain high data quality and compliance with contractual obligations.

6. Meetings:

   • Attend practice meetings, including team-based care discussions, clinical practice standards, protocol development, professional support, audit, significant event analysis, and multidisciplinary meetings with PCN colleagues.

7. Non-NHS Work:

   • Undertake a share of non-NHS work, including private reports, cremation certificates, and consultations. Fees are retained by the practice and will be invoiced in accordance with the Practices guidelines.

8. Audits and Clinical Quality:

   • Participate in and contribute to the audit process, including running cyclical audits to ensure continuous improvement in patient care.

9. Planning for Leave & Sickness:

   • Act as Principal GP when required for annual leave or sickness cover, either in a lone-working or locum tandem capacity. This will be arranged based on mutual agreement and competency assessments.

Additional Expectations:

1. Clinical Supervision and Teaching:

   • As a Senior Clinician, you will provide clinical supervision to non-GP healthcare professionals (HCPs) where appropriate.
   • Participate in the supervision and mentorship of GP Specialty Trainee (GPST) doctors and Student Placements as part of our teaching practice.

2. Personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

   • Maintain personal CPD, as required for revalidation and professional growth.
   • The practice will support CPD, including in-house meetings, external events, private study, and study leave allowance.

3. Practice Protocols and Policies:

   • Keep up to date with all practice protocols and policies, including Bluestream Online Training and other mandatory training programs.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to make autonomous decisions in patient care.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently within a team-based environment.
• Good communication skills, both with patients and colleagues, including administrative support staff.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, including participation in audits, training, and professional development.
• Experience in a training or teaching environment is desirable but not essential.

This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the Salaried GP role, detailing the daily structure, clinical duties, administrative responsibilities, and additional expectations. It emphasises a collaborative and supportive working environment, as well as the opportunity for professional growth within a well-resourced practice.