About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting and motivating new role to work as a salaried GP with a practice run by Haringey GP Federation.
We are open to considering both full-time and part-time working arrangements and encourage applications from candidates seeking flexibility.
The role will involve between 6 10 sessions per week. You will provide general medical services for our patients delivering a safe, caring, and high standard of medical care. You will be required to take part in the day-to-day activities of the practice, including surgery, administration, and occasionally home visits where appropriate.
You will be involved in practice development, identifying service changes and developments in line with clinical needs locally and work with the team to achieve clinical targets.
You will be supported in training and development as may be required to maintain and improve your personal competency. The Federation has an ethos of training and development, and you will be invited to Federation education events. We are looking for a person who will help the Clinical Leadership Teams develop and transform the practice, ensuring that we are patient-centred and innovative. We hope shortly to become a Learning Environment for GP registrars/FY2s, and you will be supporting the trainers with this cohort.
We would also like to incorporate this role with a role in one of the Federations services, which are involved in reducing health inequalities in Haringey.
Main duties of the job
To provide high-quality medical services to the patients registered with a Federation Practice, in line with the agreed requirements of the practice NHS contract including the quality and outcomes framework and any local and enhanced services.
To prescribe generically for patients as appropriate to need and be able to provide appropriate clinical rationale with support from the Medicines Management Team.
To respond to medical/health problems presented by patients on the registered list including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and referral as appropriate, ensuring management is in line with national guidelines and pathways.
To provide appropriate health promotion and preventative health care advice to all patients attending the practice, ensuring such advice enables self-management and choice where possible.
To read and interpret test requests and results ordered by you and other team members taking appropriate action based on the findings.
To carry out appropriate administrative and other duties in line with the needs of the practice including referral to other services, maintenance of records, managing registers etc.
To produce and comply with a work plan developed in partnership with the Practice Leadership team to ensure all work is delivered appropriately and safely.
Participate in activities required to ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards.
About us
Haringey GP Federation is a dynamic and growing organisation working in partnership with GP practices across the diverse borough of Haringey, north London.
Our role is to support and enable general practice by developing and delivering services that complement core GP work, creating opportunities for shared learning and innovation, and helping practices respond to the evolving needs of patients and the wider health system.
We work in close partnership with practices, clinicians and system partners to co-design services, pilot new approaches, and build capacity across primary care. Through clinical programmes, workforce development and operational support, our aim is to add value in ways that are practical, respectful and aligned with the priorities of our member practices. Were proud of the strong relationships we've built across the health and care system grounded in mutual respect, shared goals, and a commitment to delivering excellent care together.
Our work has been recognised nationally, including commendations at the HSJ Awards for our leadership and service delivery.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you are applying for a role with us under the Disability Confident scheme, please let us know by email at [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all employees and contractors, including wider team meetings and forums to promote communication and development.
To manage the practice caseload in partnership with other practitioners to ensure quality outcomes for patients and carers.
To be actively involved in innovation & to identify ways to ease the burden of demand.
To develop positive collaborative working relationships across all areas of the care team (primary, secondary, and social care) and with carers.
To liaise with all relevant agencies and services to promote knowledge and awareness of services in practice and the local community.
To identify ways to promote opportunities for patient involvement in service development and evaluation.
To work flexibly to help cover leave, including holidays and short-term leave during sickness.
To work collaboratively to ensure that effective clinical governance is incorporated in the day-to-day practice, including participating or leading in-practice developmental sessions and clinical governance meetings or significant event analysis (SEA).
Co-operate in the effective resolution of team conflicts if required.
Person Specification
Other requirements Essential
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a salaried GP
Eligibility Essential
Full GMC Registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS Web user skills Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with clinical risk management
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
Minimum of two years as a salaried GP Experience of medicines management Experience of CCG initiatives Experience of working with patients whose first language is not English and using Language Line or equivalent Experience of working with: oSocially deprived groups oCare home patients oChronic medical conditions oMental health Experience of Minor Surgery, Sexual Health and Family Planning Experience of working as a GP with Specialist Interest (GPSI)
Personal Qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Willingness to represent practice and Haringey GP Federation at CCG and PCN wide meetings and at other organisational meetings
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 Haringey GP Federation
Address Charlton House Medical Centre
579c High Road
Tottenham
London
N17 6SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.haringeygpfederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)