Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Salaried GP to join our enthusiastic, friendly and hard working team at Horncastle Medical Group. We are looking for a Salaried GP to work 6 sessions per week.
We are a Training Practice with circa 10,100 patients registered. We are located in the market town of Horncastle, with a notable Grammar school in the area.
We pride ourselves on providing high quality care and would like the post holder to be an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinician who has a passion for General Practice and provides exceptional levels of care.
Main duties of the job
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
The post holder will manage a case load and join our clinical team consisting of:
3x Partners, 2 x Salaried GP’s, 1 x Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 x Older Adults Nurse, 1x Physiotherapist, 3 x Practice Nurses, 1x Trainee ACP, 1x Clinical Pharmacist, 2x HCA’s and 2x Nursing Associates and several PCN staff including OT, 2x Pharmacy technicians, Paramedic and Care Coordinator and a Mental Health Nurse.
We are also a Dispensing Practice with a dedicated Dispensary team.
Job description
Job 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:
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake triage and Late worker roles
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance and training
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process
- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Experience of medicines management
