About this role
Job summary
Following a much valued GP Partner concluding their career in general practice we are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our hardworking multidisciplinary team, working 4 to 10 sessions per week.
Your working days will be Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays offering flexible start times to support worklife balance. Please note that Friday cover is essential and non-negotiable. All GP's take a share of an extended access session on a weekday, which currently runs on an 8 weekly basis.
We are offering a salary of 11K per session per year, with no weekend commitment required and capped sessions of 25 patients under the BMA model contract and provide additional indemnity cover through MPS.
We are a training Practice supporting GP Registrars, 4th year Medical Students and Pre Reg Pharmacists. We are accepting new ways of working to address clinical and workforce issues facing Primary Care. As a training Practice we welcome any candidates with an interest in teaching and/or wish to develop further where our experienced team can support your development through senior mentorship and protected regular CPD time throughout the year.
Our CQC rating is good.
Main duties of the job
The GP will undertake an equal share of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of enhanced services including:
In person consultationsTelephone consultationsVisiting patients at home and in care homesChecking and signing prescriptionsCovering duty clinic on a shared rotationDealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as requiredClinical administration
About us
We are a large practice located in Warrington caring for a population of 12523 patients.
The practice has a friendly, supportive team who work closely with each other. GP's have a daily informal catch up to offer support to one another and reduce any feeling of isolation.
Our team consists of 5 GP partners, 2 salaried GP's, 2 advanced nurse practitioners, 3 practice nurses, 2 pharmacy technicians, 2 healthcare assistants, 3 Managers and a team of 10 Administrators.
We are part of an active PCN and have good working relationships while sharing good practice with one another.
Please make sure your contact number is listed on your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, the successful candidate will undertake a variety of duties, including surgery face to face consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home and in care homes, checking and signing prescriptions and dealing with medication queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Actioning a share of blood results and incoming clinical documents electronically. Referring patients for specialist input. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards including coding for QOF.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of dealing with Chronic disease management Experience of Primary prevention & screening services Clinical Governance Delivery of QoF targets Self audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure Computer literacy
Desirable
Experience of working in Primary Care Experience with Sytmone TPP clinical system Experience of working in a Multi disciplinary team Adaptability to change, use new ways of working
Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Evidence of Annual appraisal and revalidation General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained On GP performers list Enhanced DBS check UK work permit
Desirable
Evidence of continued professional development MRCGP Experience of teaching undergraduate students Special interest Portfolio UK driving licence
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 Penketh Health Centre
Address Honiton Way
Penketh
Warrington
WA5 2EY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://penkethhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)