About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and patient-centred GP to join our friendly and supportive team. You will need to be committed to high-quality, compassionate patient care and a team player with a positive and proactive approach.
To work alongside experienced GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and an excellent administrative team who genuinely value collaboration and wellbeing.
Enjoy manageable workloads and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with your patients.
Benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship and career progression.
We offer
A competitive salary with NHS Pension
Model BMA contract
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunities for teaching, mentoring and professional development
Regular clinical meetings and peer support
Main duties of the job
Telephone, face to face patient consultation sessions including home visits, making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
Undertaking on-call duty doctor sessions as distributed fairly between all GPs.
Prescribe and review medication and treatment within national and practice protocols, referring patients for specialist care as required.
Processing correspondence, pathology results, and medical reports.
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans.
Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards.
Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of practice workload.
Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Children
All general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
Coltishall Medical Practice is a friendly, patient-centred practice, operating from bright, modern and well-equipped buildings at Coltishall and a small branch surgery at Spixworth.
We look after just under 9000 patients in a largely rural location on the beautiful Norfolk Broads, a short drive to both Norwich and the North Norfolk Coast.
We are a training practice with a passion for education and excellent patient care, also providing teaching to Medical Students from the University of East Anglia and regular in-house clinical learning sessions.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the 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.
The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.
Primary Key Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychologicalperspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
e. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
f. Effective management of long-term conditions
g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
i. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
a. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
b. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
c. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
d. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
e. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
f. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
g. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
h. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
i. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
j. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
k. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
l. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
m. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
n. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
o. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Wider Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:
a. Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes
b. Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary
c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
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Induction
Learning and development
Collaborative working
Managing Information
Service delivery
Security
Professional conduct, uniforms and appearance
Leave
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Clinical knowledge and skills Essential
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with level of experience Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions Understanding of safeguarding adults and children Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
Desirable
Knowledge of health promotion strategies Experience of medicines management Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service
Experience Essential
Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of providing home visits General understanding of the primary care contract Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Desirable
Minimum of two years as a salaried GP An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Experience Essential
Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
Eligibility Essential
Full GMC registration Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Personal Qualities Essential
Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure High levels of integrity and loyalty Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Ability to identify risk and assess/manage Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal and organisational skills Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Polite and confident Motivated, forward thinker
Desirable
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Effectively utilise resources
Other requirements/wider responsibilities Essential
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
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 Coltishall Medical Practice
Address St Johns Close
Coltishall
Norwich
Norfolk
NR12 7HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.coltishallsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)