About this role
Job summary
This role is for 4 to 6 sessions per week. We are a training practice operating across two locations and are part of the Kingfisher PCN. We have 6 partners and a team of over 50 employees across both sites.
We are a forward-thinking practice and are now working within a total triage model.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include consultations, mentoring students and trainees, completing general administrative tasks, and supporting medicines management.
The successful candidate will contribute towards achieving QOF targets across all areas and should be a strong team player.
About us
We are a modern team with an open approach to embracing new and innovative ideas to improve our services. We have a team of 6 partners and 50 staff who work across both sites with a strong work ethic.
Everyone is approachable and highly supportive of their colleagues, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER
REPORTS TO THE PARTNERS (Clinically)
THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
Overall Purpose
To provide NHS personal medical services to registered patients on the Practice list
Job Summary:
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Clinical Responsibilities:
In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triage, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
Respond to medical problems presented by temporary residents as required
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
To assist in the establishment of appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions e.g. asthma, COPD
Completion of clinically related administrative and non clinical duties need for the delivery of the service
Providing counselling and health education
Refer patients for further opinions and interventions according to practice protocols
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) using EPS and ERD as first option
Prescribing in accordance with the CCG 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.
Maintaining, Monitoring & Updating Computer Database and Management of Medical Records & Practice Audits
Ensure that practice clinical database is updated promptly and accurately with information relating to patient records, as required for clinical accuracy and for practice recording requirements under IM&T protocols, QOF and enhanced services
Respond to alerts on records
Appropriate use of read codes
Participating in the collection and collation of statistics towards the preparation of practice reports, performance monitoring and audits
Participation in the auditing of Practice activity
Participation in patient satisfaction audits
Standards
Duties must be completed within the following timescale:
Routine Reports 1 week
Repeat prescription same day
Routine Letters within 2 working days
Urgent Letters same day
Telephone consultations / Visits same day.
Practice Organisation
Process and action incoming patient and hospital correspondence
Undertake private medicals as required
Attendance at primary health care team meetings, significant event audit meetings, annual complaint audit meeting, IQSP meetings and others as deemed necessary
Initiate and participate n the formulation and implementation of new protocols, policies and procedures to aid and improve administrative organisation and the provision of services to patients
Ensure that the Practice complaints system is adhered to at all times
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
Completion of Information Governance on line toolkit annually and provide certificate
Maintain current CPR and anaphylaxis certification
Undertake all mandatory training as advised by the Practice
Professional Development
Participate in an annual performance review under agreed headings
Engage in appropriate educational activity to maintain clinical competence and performance
Attendance and participation in educational meetings in the Practice and externally
Support colleagues in their professional development
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers.They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
Providing information regarding immune consent with particular regard to Hepatits B status
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection control procedures particularly those relating to needlestick injuries, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Ensuring that all accidents or dangerous incidents are reported and investigated, and follow up action taken where necessary.
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 recognizes 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 which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
This job description may be subject to change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified medical practitioner with full GMC registration
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 ST Stephens Medical Partnership
Address Adelaide Street
Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 4AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ststephenssurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)