About this role
Job summary
As part of the new GP Reimbursement Scheme, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multidisciplinary team working across Huyton and Halewood. We are a dynamic, forward thinking PCN who are passionate about developing and delivering excellent local services to meet the needs of our patient population. With the changes in funding to practices for additional General Practitioners we are looking to expand our team to employ a GP to work alongside our practices and PCN team.
Main duties of the job
To perform as an autonomous practitioner working independently with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting.
Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practise in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and the quality of care delivered.
To work innovatively with PCN and practice colleagues around such as population health management, clinical governance, service and workforce redesign, digital care and safeguarding.
About us
West Knowsley Primary Care Network consists of 7 GP practices working together across Huyton and Halewood, with a patient list of just over 50,000 patients, to improve patient wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.
We are a that PCN focuses on the career development of our staff, where you will be part of a supportive work environment that always strives to improve the outcomes of the population that we serve.
We have a well-developed, multidisciplinary team including GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Practitioners.
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder will undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Clincially examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner using practice, PCN and local guidelines.
Recognise the need for and be able to perform and interpret investigatory procedures including laboratory and radiology.
Prioritise health problems and be able intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
Ensure appropriate follow up of patients.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, develop care plans for health.
Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers, as appropriate.
Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collect data for audit purposes.
Be involved in the provision of education, supervision and training to GP Registrars and other staff.
Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, and prescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing forumlary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Adults.
Undertake home visits when required, including those of an urgent nature.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration National Performers List Registration Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent General Practitioner Certificate of Completion of Training
Desirable
MRCGP
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Evidence of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit, with the ability to lead audit programmes Experience of multidisciplinary team working General understanding of primary care contracting Strong IT skills, experience of using EMIS and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook Problem solving and analytical skills Experience of clinical risk management
Desirable
Experience of Medicines Management Experience of ICB initiatives Understanding of Primary Care Network DES Leadership experience Teaching and training experience Experience of supervising clinical colleagues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Primary Care Knowsley
Address Cornerways Medical Centre
Huyton
Knowsley
L36 3TN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.primarycareknowsley.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)