Salaried GP Park Royal Medical Practice @ Harness Care Ltd

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Salaried GP to join Park Royal Medical Practice, based at Central Middlesex Hospital in Brent, North West London.

We are seeking a motivated, patient-focused GP committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care to our diverse practice population of approximately 9,000 patients.

The role offers 4-6 clinical sessions per week, with a pro-rata administration session, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team and Primary Care Network (PCN) services.

As part of Harness Care Ltd, you will play an important role in developing clinical services, improving patient outcomes and supporting our ambitious plans for practice development.

We offer a collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development, clinical leadership and involvement in innovative approaches to primary care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care, managing a varied clinical caseload including acute, chronic and complex health conditions.

Responsibilities include face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, clinical assessments, prescribing, referrals, home visits and associated administrative duties.

The postholder will contribute to electronic consultation triage through PATCHS, provide regular clinical care at Victoria Care Centre and support chronic disease management and continuity of care.

Working collaboratively with GPs, clinical pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will also contribute to clinical supervision, safeguarding leadership and practice development.

The role includes supporting QOF, IIF and enhanced service targets, participating in clinical audits, quality improvement activities and clinical meetings, and working with the GP Clinical Lead and Practice Manager to improve services and patient outcomes.

About us

Park Royal Medical Practice is an APMS general practice run by Harness Care Ltd. It currently cares for 9,000 patients living predominantly in Brent and Ealing Boroughs. The practice is part of Harness South Primary Care Network (PCN) and Harness Care Ltd provides support to both Harness South and Harness North PCNs. The combined populations of the two PCNs is 150,000 patients providing a range of opportunities for career progression and working in innovative new ways of delivering care. The practice is a key hub site for the local area and the development of neighbourhood working and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and patient-centred GP care through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, and undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Assess, triage, examine, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute, undifferentiated, long-term or complex conditions, including arranging investigations and referrals where required.
• Develop, implement and review individualised treatment and management plans, evaluating patient outcomes and ensuring appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Prescribe and review medicines safely and appropriately, in accordance with current evidence, NICE guidance, local prescribing guidelines, formularies and practice protocols.
• Contribute to the management of long-term conditions, preventative healthcare, health promotion and relevant vaccination and immunisation programmes as appropriate to the role.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients with mental health needs, safeguarding concerns or clinical deterioration, including referral or escalation to relevant services.
• Promote personalised care and shared decision-making, taking account of patients preferences, individual circumstances and wider health and wellbeing needs.
• Work collaboratively with the practice multidisciplinary team, including nursing staff, clinical pharmacists and other Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) colleagues.
• Contribute to the delivery of the practices contractual responsibilities, including Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators, enhanced services and relevant population health initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records, communicate clearly with patients and colleagues, and practise within the limits of individual competence and GMC professional standards.

Delivering a quality service

• Provide care consistent with GMC Good medical practice, relevant legislation, evidence-based clinical guidance and Harness Care policies and procedures.
• Maintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous records of consultations, prescribing, referrals and clinical decisions.
• Plan, prioritise and manage clinical and administrative workloads effectively, ensuring safe and timely patient care.
• Participate in clinical governance, significant event reviews, clinical audit and quality improvement activities, and use findings to improve patient safety and service quality.
• Contribute to clinical, educational and practice meetings and work with the GP Clinical Supervisor and Practice Manager to support service development.
• Support colleagues through collaborative working, sharing good practice, informal mentoring and training where appropriate to the agreed role.
• Maintain mandatory training, continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation requirements, and identify any additional learning or support needs.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, confidentiality and a respectful, compassionate environment for patients, carers and colleagues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment, including GP specialty training placements.
• Experience of assessing, diagnosing and managing a range of acute and long-term clinical conditions.
• Experience of conducting patient consultations and applying evidence-based clinical practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and reflective clinical practice.
• Ability to make safe clinical decisions independently while recognising when supervision or additional support is required.
• Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Desirable

• Experience of participating in clinical audits or quality improvement activities during GP training.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems in general practice.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced primary care services.
• Experience of managing patients with complex healthcare needs or multiple long-term conditions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), with a valid licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• Inclusion on the NHS England National Performers List for General Practitioners by the commencement of employment.
• Completion of recognised GP specialty training or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience of working in primary care, including GP training, and managing a range of acute and long-term clinical conditions.
• Ability to work autonomously, make safe clinical decisions and recognise when to seek further advice or support.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and participation in appraisal and revalidation requirements, where applicable.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice, NICE guidance and clinical governance principles.
• Effective communication skills and experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Appropriate professional indemnity arrangements for the role.

Desirable

• Experience of participating in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives or service development.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) requirements and enhanced primary care services.
• Experience of supporting, mentoring or supervising other healthcare professionals.
• Experience of managing patients with complex healthcare needs and multiple long-term conditions.
• Interest in developing a specialist clinical area or contributing to innovative primary care 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Harness Care Ltd

Address

Park Royal Medical Practice

Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane

London

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.harnesspcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)