About this role
Job summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
About us
We are a friendly, well-established GP practice serving a patient population of approximately 8,500 in the attractive SA1 Waterfront area of Swansea and a branch surgery in Winch Wen.
Our clinical team comprises five GP partners, two salaried GPs, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), one clinical pharmacist, three practice nurses and one Healthcare Assistant (HCA), supported by a dedicated reception and administrative team.
We benefit from strong cluster working arrangements, with access to a cluster paramedic who undertakes home visits and a chronic conditions nurse who supports patients through home visits and annual reviews.
We provide Minor Surgery for our patients and receive referrals from other practices.
The practice uses the EMIS clinical system and is committed to education and professional development. We are an established training practice, supporting both medical students and GP registrars.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care through a collaborative and supportive team approach.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Mission Statement
The aims of SA1 Medical Centre are to provide the highest possible health care to our patients in a setting which is appropriate to the needs of the practice population. As a Practice we have a commitment to provide our patients with effective and efficient health care services in a sensitive, caring and confidential manner. Our care delivery systems make the best use of all available financial and human resources.
Generic Responsibilities
All staff at SA1 Medical Centre have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.
Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.
Confidentiality
This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.
Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)
To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.
This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.
Induction Training
On arrival at the practice all personnel are to complete a practice induction programme; this is managed by the Practice Manager.
Learning and Development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery.
Collaborative Working
All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
Service Delivery
Staff at SA1 Medical Centre must adhere to the information contained with practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.
Security
The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured.
Primary Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d. Effective management of long-term conditions
e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
f. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
g. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
h. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
i. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
j. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
k. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
l. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
m. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
n. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
o. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
p. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
q. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
r. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
This document may be amended following consultation with the post holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the practice and the individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Desirable
n/a
Experience Essential
see job description
Desirable
n/a
Salaried GP - JD Essential
see job description
Desirable
n/a
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 GP Practice in Wales
Address S A 1 Medical Centre
Beacon Centre For Health
Langdon Road
SWANSEA
West Glamorgan
SA1 8QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)