About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking General Practitioner (GP) to join our supportive and collaborative primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a GP to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care within general practice.
The post is offered on a fixed-term salaried contract and is supported through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). The position is open to GPs who meet the current ARRS eligibility criteria, regardless of when they obtained their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Applicants must also meet the relevant professional registration and employment requirements.
We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of our local population.
We are looking for 4 sessions per week; Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Both Kelsall and Kent Practices are members of the Rural Alliance PCN working in collaboration with four other neighbouring practices
Both practices have high QOF achievement and are rated as Good by the CQC.
Both practices offer enhanced access on during the week and use EMIS Web, Docman 10, AccuRX, active workflow management and Microsoft Office programmes
Main duties of the job
Provide patient-centred, evidence-based care that addresses the medical needs of the local patient population. Including diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, working to improve overall health outcomes.
Ensure that all medical services provided align with the standards and obligations set out in the primary care contract. Including meeting targets related to patient care, access, and service quality, in compliance with NHS guidelines.
Implement safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing practices, ensuring that medication choices follow both local formularies and national prescribing guidelines. Ensure all admin tasks, including managing referrals to secondary care, processing repeat prescription requests, reviewing test results, and handling patient queries, are completed promptly and accurately to support effective patient care.
Ensure that all patient consultations, treatments, and decisions are accurately recorded in patient notes in a timely manner, following best practices and adhering to legal and policy requirements.
Contribute to the practice team by taking on a fair and equitable share of clinical and admin duties to ensure smooth operations and a balanced workload across the practice.
Collaborate with other health and social care providers to ensure integrated services and maintain accurate patient records.
About us
Kelsall Medical Centre is a friendly patient focussed and well-respected Practice located 9 miles from Chester. We offer -
Modern, purpose-built Health Centre with a Wellbeing Hub/Community Cafe attached to the site
Forward thinking multi-disciplinary team providing care to just under 6300 patients.
Medical Student Training Practice
Dr Kent and Partners is a dispensing practice with 8200 patients. We strive to be a family practice working as a team with well trained and motivated staff to achieve a high standard of care for all our patients.
Dr Kent and Partners is a located in rural Cheshire within the Village of Tarporley and is within a 30-minute commute of Chester and Nantwich offering excellent schools and amenities. We offer -
A personal and friendly service and encourage our patients to take an active interest in their healthcare.
We dispense our patients and provide a repeat prescription delivery service. This traditional yet pro-active and professional approach to the provision of primary care service has helped us to provide additional services for our patients.
Both practices value high quality care for our patients. We are looking for an individual whose key qualities are excellent clinical and interpersonal skills to ensure that care is provided safely, effectively and to a high standard.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Provide safe, effective and evidence-based medical care to patients registered with the practice.
Undertake face-to-face, telephone and video consultations as appropriate.
Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic and complex medical conditions.
Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans.
Arrange investigations and interpret diagnostic results.
Make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals.
Provide health promotion, preventative care and lifestyle advice.
Ensure continuity of care where appropriate.
Management of Long-Term Conditions
Support the ongoing management of patients with chronic diseases, including:
Diabetes
Hypertension
Asthma
COPD
Coronary Heart Disease
Heart Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Mental Health Conditions
Participate in the development and review of patient care plans.
Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to improve outcomes for patients with long-term conditions.
Home Visits
Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and in accordance with practice procedures.
Assess and manage patients unable to attend the surgery due to illness, frailty or disability.
Liaise with community teams and support services to ensure coordinated patient care.
Prescribing
Prescribe medicines safely and appropriately in accordance with current legislation, local prescribing policies and national guidelines.
Promote medicines optimisation and cost-effective prescribing.
Review medication regimes and monitor treatment effectiveness.
Support safe prescribing practices within the practice.
Safeguarding
Identify and manage safeguarding concerns relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Act in accordance with local and national safeguarding policies and procedures.
Participate in safeguarding meetings and case reviews where required.
Clinical Administration
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.
Process pathology results, hospital correspondence and clinical documents in a timely manner.
Complete insurance reports, medical certificates and other clinical documentation as appropriate.
Ensure appropriate clinical coding and record keeping.
Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives.
Contribute to achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other contractual requirements.
Participate in significant event reviews and learning activities.
Support the implementation of national and local clinical guidance.
Promote a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.
Teaching and Training
Support the education and development of medical students, trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
Participate in practice-based learning activities.
Contribute to multidisciplinary team education and development.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
Work collaboratively with:
GP Partners
Practice Nurses
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians
Healthcare Assistants
First Contact Practitioners
Social Prescribers
Care Coordinators
Community and Secondary Care Teams
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
Support integrated and coordinated patient care.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Remain on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
Adhere to the standards outlined in GMC Good Medical Practice.
Participate in annual appraisal and five-yearly revalidation.
Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD).
Comply with information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Complete mandatory and statutory training.
Practice Responsibilities
Support delivery of NHS contractual requirements and enhanced services.
Participate in practice meetings and clinical discussions.
Contribute to service development and practice resilience planning.
Assist in developing and implementing practice policies and procedures.
Support achievement of practice objectives and strategic priorities.
General Responsibilities
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional and compassionate approach at all times.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To be eligible for this ARRS-funded position applicants must not have been substantively employed as a General Medical Practitioner in a core practice within the recruiting PCN at any point during the preceding 12 months subject to applicable scheme exceptions
- Experience using a primary care IT system such as EMIS, Docman and Accurx
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- General understanding of GMS contract
- Primary medical qualification e.g. MRCGP/nMRCGP
- Driving Licence
- GMC Registration
- NHS Performers List status
Desirable
- Experience of QOF
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
Kelsall Medical Centre
Address
7 Green Hill Road
Kelsall
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.kelsallmedicalcentre.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)