About this role
Job summary
Due to the relocation of a valued colleague, The Avenue Medical Centre is delighted to invite applications from a GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward thinking practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, explore areas of interest and work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities:-
In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/ herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations; On-Call (when needed), telephone consultations, messages and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Making professional; autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
Consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
Providing counselling and health education.
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements.
Delivering Primary Care Standards (Manchester Standards)
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).
Provide cover for colleagues. Providing support for Medical Students and GP Trainee when required
About us
We are a well established, highly regarded training practice serving a list size of 11,690 patients.
Practice highlights include:
GMS practice, core hours 08:0018:30 Monday to Friday
Modern, purpose built premises, partner owned, extended in 2017
CQC rating: Good
EMIS Web & DOCMAN 10, with intelligent scanning and streamlined workflows
Proactive member of Higher Blackley, Harpurhey & Charlestown PCN
Early adopter of safe working practices, ahead of BMA GPC guidance
Clinical & Professional Development Opportunities:
Inhouse services including:
Minor surgery
Joint injections
Ultrasound scanning
Structured education programmes
Opportunities to develop special interests with support from partners who are:
PCN Clinical Director
LMC Executive Member
GP Trainers & Medical Student Educators
PCN Governance & Diabetes Leads
Job description Job responsibilities
Summary of Main Responsibilities:
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting; ensuring the highest stands of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Supervisory Responsibilities/ Position in Structure:
Will report to the Partner for staff (Clinically) and to the Practice Manager (Administration)
Specific Duties/ Responsibilities:
Clinical Responsibilities:-
In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/ herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations; On-Call (when needed), telephone consultations, messages and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional; autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements. Delivering Primary Care Standards (Manchester Standards) Delivering enhanced services. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible). Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Provide cover for colleagues Providing support for Medical Students and GP Trainee when required
Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:-
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/ guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety. A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice. Contributing to evaluation/ audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation. Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records. Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data. Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications & Registration Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Inclusion on the GMC GP Register MRCGP qualification (or equivalent recognised GP qualification) Licence to practise in the UK Right to work in the UK Clinical Experience Completion of GP Specialty Training Experience working in UK primary care/general practice Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions Competence in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral Experience with safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of current NHS primary care policies and guidelines Understanding of QOF, enhanced services, and clinical governance Good prescribing practice and medicines management knowledge Ability to use electronic clinical systems e.g. EMIS, SystmOne Strong communication and consultation skills Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team Good time management and organisational skills Professional Requirements Commitment to appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development Evidence of maintaining professional competence Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and information governance Commitment to equality, diversity, and patient-centred care Personal Attributes Compassionate and professional manner Reliable and adaptable Good interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure Commitment to high-quality patient care Often Listed as Essential (Depending on Practice) Basic life support certification Experience in telephone/video consultations Home visiting capability DBS clearance
Desirable
Full UK driving licence or access to transport Ability to undertake home visits independently Works to high clinical standards Is patient centred, empathic and compassionate Is a team player, friendly and approachable Communicates well and shows enthusiasm for continuous learning
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 The Avenue Medical Centre
Address 51-53 Victoria Avenue
Blackley
Manchester
Lancashire
M9 6BA
Employer's website https://www.theavenuemcblackley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)