About this role
Job summary Newly Qualified Salaried GP Vacancy Peterborough Nene Valley Hodgson Medical Practice. We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Newly Qualified Salaried GP to join our expanding clinical team, supporting continued growth and improved patient access across our practice.
This role is ideally suited to GPs within the first 2 years post CCT, with excellent support available as you transition into independent practice.
What we offer Competitive salary circa 12,000 per session
Medical Defence Subscription paid
CQC rating: GOOD February 2024
Commitment to safe, manageable workloads
Highly supportive multidisciplinary team
Modern clinical system SystmOne with Ardens, AccuRx
Day to Day job plan
Mentorship and clinical support from experienced GP Partners and the wider clinical team
Anything up to 8 sessions considered for the right candidate
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the RoleAs a Salaried GP within our practice, you will:
Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a mix of face-to-face, telephone, and online consultationsManage a safe and structured clinical workload, including routine and urgent appointmentsAssess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of acute and long-term conditionsUndertake clinical decision-making, including prescribing, referrals, and care planningWork collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (ANPs, nurses, pharmacists, and ARRS staff) to deliver integrated careSupport the management of patients with complex needs, including frailty and end-of-life careMaintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOneParticipate in practice meetings, clinical reviews, and governance activitiesContribute to quality improvement and service development to enhance patient care and accessEngage in CPD and appraisal to maintain professional developmentFor Newly Qualified GPs:
Work with a named mentor/GP Partner for support and guidanceBenefit from a gradual and supported increase in clinical responsibility if desiredOpportunities to develop special interests, teaching, or research involvement
About us
We are a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice serving a population of approximately 19,200 patients across two sites in Peterborough, PE2 5GP and PE4 5EG
We are a CQC-rated GOOD practicewith a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive and collaborative environment.
NVH is a high-performing and well-organised practice, committed to maintaining safe, sustainable workloads for clinicians while continually improving access and services for our patients. We utilise SystmOne with Ardens to support efficient and structured clinical care.
Our team is made up of a diverse and experienced group of clinicians and healthcare professionals, including GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Community Matrons, and a wide range of ARRS roles such as pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators, and a pharmacy technician.
We are proud to be an accredited GP Training Practice (ST1ST3) and regularly support Foundation Year 2 doctors, fostering a strong culture of learning, mentorship, and professional development.
In addition, NVH has an active clinical research programme, contributing to wider NHS innovation and offering opportunities for clinicians to become involved in research activities.
Overall, NVH offers a supportive, progressive, and team-focused working environment, with a clear commitment to staff wellbeing, development, and delivering excellent patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Practice Mission Statement
Our aim is to provide a high quality, caring and personal health care service to our whole patient population by:
Putting our patients at the centre of what we do
Having a highly qualified and trained multi-professional integrated primary Healthcare Team
Offering our services in a safe, supportive, and suitable equipped environment, using technological advances in healthcare systems for our patients benefit.
Salaried GP Key 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. On a rotational basis undertake the duty doctor role
g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process, both external and internal
o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising
Communication
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication
Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders
Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues
Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance e.g. PALS and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate
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
d. Work in a collaborative way with all members of the practice multi-disciplinary team
Leadership Personal and People Development
Take responsibility for own learning and performance acting as a positive role model
Support staff development in order to maximise potential
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services
Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skillmix are available to meet current and future service delivery, that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes
Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process
Maintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives
Promote the role of the Salaried GP in general practice
Management of Risk
Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect all staff and patients
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all
Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice
Managing Information
Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act
Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team
Communicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraints
Learning and Development
Undertake mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards
Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments e.g. courses and conferences
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning
Equality and Diversity
Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity
Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications & Requirements Essential: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Inclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List (or eligible to join) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at time of application) MBBS (or equivalent primary medical qualification) Right to work in the UK
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 Nene Valley Hodgson Medical Practice
Address Clayton
Orton Goldhay
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 5GP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nvhmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)