About this role
Job summary
Due to the forthcoming retirement of one of our longstanding Partners, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic GP Partner to join our well-established, friendly and forward thinking training practice.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services while contributing to the clinical leadership, strategic development and effective management of the GP Practice.
About us
The Hadleigh Practice serves a population of approximately 20,500 patients across two modern, purpose-built sites in Corfe Mullen and Broadstone, both conveniently located with excellent access to Poole and Wimborne and the surrounding Dorset countryside.
We are committed to delivering high quality patient care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our team, with high levels of staff retention and a positive, collaborative working culture.
Our multidiscliplinary clinical team includes
8 GP Partners
10 Salaried GPs
Advanced Nurse practitioners
Clinical Pharmacist
An experienced and highly regarded Nursing Team
We are part of Poole North PCN, which also allows us to offer a wide variety of additional services to our patients. We have a Good CQC rating with consistently high achievement in QOF and strong reputation for education and professional development, actively supporting GPs wishing to pursue additional interests including research, training, minor operations, womens health and PCN/other NHS leadership roles.
The clinical team at The Practice is supported by an experienced Management team, along with IT, Reception and Admin teams which ensure that administration for the doctors is minimised and assisted as much as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE
GP Partner PART OF PARTNERSHIP
SESSIONS
4 - 6
Job Purpose
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide safe, effective and evidence-based clinical care to registered patients, including diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Undertake appropriate clinical administration, including referrals, results, correspondence, clinical coding and documentation
Participate in clinical governance, significant event reviews, audits, safeguarding and quality improvement.
Contribute to practice strategy, service development, workforce planning and business decisions.
Share responsibility for the finance and operational management of practice in accordance with the partnership agreement.
Support the recruitment, supervision, development and wellbeing of practice staff.
Ensure compliance with relevant NHS contractual requirements, CQC standards, GMC guidance and applicable legislation.
Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, Primary Care Network and local health and social care services.
Participate in practice meetings and contribute to effective communication and decision making between partners and staff.
Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS England Performers List
- MRCGP or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years experience working as a GP
- Commitment to patient-centred care and clinical governance
- Good communication, leadership and teamwork skills
- Understanding of the responsibilities associated with GP Partnership.
Desirable
- Previous experience of practice leadership or management
- Interest in or experience of a clinical leadership area.
- Experience of quality improvement, service development or Primary Care Network working.
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 Hadleigh Practice
Address
The Hadleigh Practice
216A Wareham Road
Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 3LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.thehadleighpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)