About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team at Park Royal Medical Practice, based at Central Middlesex Hospital in Brent, North West London.
We are seeking a motivated, patient-focused GP who is passionate about delivering high-quality primary care to our diverse local population. The successful candidate will join an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate care.
At Park Royal Medical Practice, we value teamwork, professional development and innovative approaches to improving patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking to develop their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking practice.
We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced GPs who share our commitment to delivering excellent patient care..
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to the registered population of Park Royal Medical Practice, managing a broad range of acute and long-term health conditions.
The role involves conducting face-to-face and telephone consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing, referrals and ongoing patient management. The postholder will support preventative healthcare, chronic disease management and continuity of care.
Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to the effective delivery of primary care services.
The postholder will also participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement initiatives, safeguarding activities and clinical governance, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based care in accordance with professional standards and practice policies.
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
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
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)