About this role
Job summary
Are you a GP looking for a fresh challenge or to widen your portfolio?
Have you just completed training and are looking for a job that will provide you with support whilst you take your first steps as a GP?
We are looking for a Salaried GP for 6 sessions to increase our GP capacity, preferably with an interest in women's health.
Our PMS contract is held by South & East Leeds GP Group and we can offer great opportunities for career development, and to take on responsibilities for different areas of clinical or leadership interest. Clinical mentorship is provided by our Clinical Lead and by the GP Directors of SEL GP Group.
Our friendly team is continuously working on bettering the service we can offer our patients, and comprises 8 GPs, 3 ACPs and a specialist Mental Health Nurse, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician, 3 Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate and 3 HCAs, supported by a fantastic management, administration and care navigation team.
City View is a high achieving and well-organised training practice, using SystmOne and Ardens. We currently host GP Registrars, F1s and medical students.
We work within Beeston PCN, which employs staff that support the practice, including Social Prescribers, Pharmacy Team, Frailty Team, First Contact Physio and Mental Health Workers.
Main duties of the job
Delivering comprehensive care to patients of all age groups.
Providing a mix of face-to-face and remote consultations.
Undertaking associated clinical administration, supported by an excellent Patient Services Team.
Collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a seamless and patient-centric approach to care, committed to reducing health inequalities.
Participating in on-call duties, as part of a fair and supportive rota.
Contributing to practice meetings, sharing own ideas and learning from others.
Taking delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF.
Completing mandatory training in a timely fashion and showing commitment to continuous professional development.
Engaging with both practice and GP appraisal processes.
About us
City View Medical Practice has a large multi-disciplinary team looking after 15,500 patients. We work across two sites - our main site is at Beeston Hill Health Centre, and our branch surgery is just five minutes' away at Shafton Lane - both of which are purpose-built health centres. Our branch surgery will be replaced by a brand new site, as part of Holbeck Sports Hub, in September 2027.
This is a busy practice, where we all work hard to do the best we possibly can for our patients. We like to use everyone's skills and to play to people's strengths. We are a training practice, welcoming GP Registrars, Medical Students, Student Nurses and Apprentices. We encourage every member of the team to extend their knowledge and skills, so that we can better help our patients and improve the flow of work through the practice.
There is a strong focus on support, training, education, assessment and audit, ensuring the team is clinically confident and competent to meet simultaneous Practice and NHS England guidance.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services:
a) The delivery of highly effective medical care to the patient population.
b) The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract.
c) To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines.
d) General prescribing, adhering to local and national guidance.
e) Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
f) Effective management of long-term conditions.
g) To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
h) Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
i) Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE / local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
j) Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
k) Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
l) Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
m) Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans.
n) Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
o) Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of QOF.
p) Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
q) Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training.
r) Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation, and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children.
s) Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
t) Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practise.
u) Commit to self-learning and help to instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
v) Review and always adhere to practice policies and protocols.
w) Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
x) To be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team.
y) There may on occasion be a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
In addition to the core responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:
a) Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
b) Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise.
c) Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary.
d) Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Full GMC registration Performers List Registration (or be in the process of applying) Evidence of current validation (if applicable) Evidence of last appraisal (if applicable) Eligibility to practise in the UK independently
Experience Essential
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working in a primary care environment. Experience of providing home visits. General understanding of the primary care contract. Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
Desirable
An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.
Personal Qualities Essential
Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure and in stressful situations. High levels of integrity and loyalty. Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures. Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity. Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity. Ability to identify risk and assess / manage. Ability to work both autonomously and as a team member. Good interpersonal and organisational skills. Able to communicate in a clear manner and to understand the needs of the patient. Commitment to ongoing professional development. Polite and confident. Motivated, forward thinker. Access to own transport, and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis.
Desirable
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required. Effectively use resources.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills. Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice. Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge. Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes. Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including recording of accurate clinical notes. Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to colleagues. Experience of triage and the ability effectively to assess and diagnose. Ability to listen, whilst being honest and caring, and being both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. Understanding of the local pathology tests processes, and the ability to process the results and advise patients accordingly. Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations / exacerbations of long-term conditions. Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
Desirable
Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Experience of medicines management. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area. Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced services.
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 City View Medical Practice
Address Beeston Hill Community Health Centre
123 Cemetery Road
Leeds
LS11 8LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cityviewmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)