About this role
Job summary
McKenzie Group Practice
We are looking for a motivated General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team in a salaried GP position. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-organised practice that values teamwork and provides a positive working environment.
We welcome applications from all GPs listed on the GMC GP Register, including newly qualified GPs and those with previous experience in salaried or GP partnership roles.
We operate a total triage model, and undertaking triage can be included as part of your agreed job plan should you wish to do so.
Across our practice sites, we proudly care for a diverse population of approximately 31,000 patients.
The role may involve working across up to six of our sites throughout Hartlepool. However, wherever possible, we aim to provide a regular base at one or two locations to offer consistency and help you feel part of the team.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality clinical care to patients through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
Manage a caseload of patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
If agreed as part of your job plan, carry out triage within our total triage model.
Manage urgent cases when required.
Contribute to achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other enhanced services.
Take part in clinical governance activities, including audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement work.
Keep accurate and timely patient records in line with GMC guidance.
Work collaboratively with our wider multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care.
Work across our practice sites in Hartlepool, as set out in your job plan.
Carry out home visits in exceptional circumstances, when required.
Salary and Benefits
£84,000 to £96,000 per annum for full time (37.5 hours per week), pro rata for part time. Your salary within this range will depend on the duties agreed in your job plan.
Six weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
Weekly protected CPD time, plus up to one week of paid study leave per year.
NHS Pension Scheme.
About us
At Hartlepool and Stockton Health GP Federation, our guiding aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.
Relationships are key to everything we do and by working with our practice members and their Primary Care Networks, as well as other local partners, we strive to provide excellent services that help people to live their best lives.
As part of this support, we are hosting this job advert on behalf one of our member practices, McKenzie Group Practice.
McKenzie Group Practice is a friendly, well-established and forward-thinking practice based in Hartlepool.
We are proud to have a friendly, supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, made up of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, GP Assistants, Nursing Associates, a Community Psychiatric Nurse, Care Coordinators, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, our Medication Management Team, Social Prescribers and a dedicated Administration Team.
We work closely together to provide the best possible care for our patients, while creating a positive environment where everyone is encouraged to share ideas, develop their skills and grow professionally. We also have a dedicated Home Visiting Team who assess and triage requests for home visits, as well as carrying out visits to patients who are unable to attend the surgery. Our team approach means we can offer a wide range of skills, knowledge and support to meet the needs of our patients and local community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage urgent cases when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise, and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List, or eligibility to be included before your start date.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centred care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Confident use of electronic health records and willingness to adapt to new technologies.
Desirable
- Previous experience of triaging.
- Experience or interest in specific clinical areas relevant to general practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement projects or clinical audits.
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
Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]
Address
McKenzie Group Practice
17 Kendal Road
Hartlepool
Teesside
TS25 1QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)