About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to invite applications for the position of Salaried GP within our friendly, forward-thinking training practice, where staff wellbeing, professional development and clinical excellence are central to our ethos.
Our practice continues to grow in both scope and capability, with dedicated research facilities now established and enhanced clinical services available to patients within practice including diabetes specialist, rheumatology and sexual health clinics.
Our clinical team is comprised of four Partners, three Salaried GPs and a skilled multidisciplinary workforce comprising Paramedic Practitioners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses with specialist expertise in heart failure and diabetes. Through our Primary Care Network, we benefit from the expertise of a wide range of specialist practitioners enabling us to deliver high quality, patient centered care across the Congleton and Holmes Chapel area.
As a Salaried GP at Readesmoor, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of our practice. You will work as an autonomous clinician, delivering exceptional, patient centered care while upholding the highest professional standards and adhering to GMC guidance for good medical practice. You will contribute to the effective management of the practice, lead by example and foster positive, collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The Salaried GP is responsible for delivering safe, effective and high quality medical care to the practice population. Core duties include
Provide clinical services aligned with the primary care contract
Assess patients holistically and plan appropriate treatment or referral
Prescribe using national and local guidance
Prioritise patient needs in routine, urgent and emergency situations
Manage longterm conditions effectively and proactively
Promote healthy lifestyles and support selfcare
Complete administrative tasks such as referrals and prescriptions in a timely manner
Review medications following NICE and local pathways
Maintain accurate clinical records in line with policy and guidance
Work collaboratively and contribute to practice workload
Follow clinical guidelines and participate in audits
Participate in practice meetings
Support governance and training within the practice
Adhere to safeguarding duties for adults and children
Engage in appraisal and maintain readiness for revalidation
Commit to ongoing CPD and encourage learning across the team
Follow practice policies and protocols consistently
Promote teamwork and improvement across the practice
Support the wider MDT and local network
Undertake additional tasks when required due to workload or staffing
Participate in clinical governance activities
Contribute to training and education for the multidisciplinary team
Support local service improvement initiatives
About us
Readesmoor is the largest GP surgery in Congleton, caring for a diverse patient population of around 14,500 patients, our community reflects a wide range of socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds.
We are a forward-thinking, training practice where staff wellbeing, professional development and high quality patient care are central to our ethos. As the largest practice in the area, our multidisciplinary team brings together a wide range of specialist clinical interests, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a progressive practice that is committed to excellence, continuous development and the future of primary care.
Job description Job responsibilities
All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.
Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
The organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.
The post-holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and 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.
All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
Confidentiality
The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.
Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)
To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.
The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the organisation to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.
At this organisation, we continually strive to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.
Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.
Induction
We will provide a full induction programme, and management will support you throughout the process.
Learning and development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in, and complete mandatory training as directed. It is an expectation for this post-holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.
The post-holder will undertake mentorship for team members and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g., courses and conferences). The post-holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.
Collaborative working
All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.
Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments, and the post-holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and to work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner. All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.
Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed.
Managing information
All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.
Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.
Service delivery
Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.
The post-holder must adhere to the information contained within the organisations policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times.
Security
The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. The post-holder must ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.
Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks with anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured. Likewise, password controls are to be maintained and are not to be shared.
Professional conduct, uniforms and appearance
All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role and in accordance with the organisations Uniforms, Dress and Appearance Policy. All staff members are to ensure that their conduct is commensurate with line management expectations and practice protocol.
Leave
All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all their staff are afforded the opportunity to take their leave each year and should be encouraged to take all their leave entitlement.
Public holidays will be calculated on a pro-rated basis dependent on the number of hours worked
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified General Practitioner MRCGP Vocational Training or equivalent JCPTGP Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Other requirements 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
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 Minimum of two years as a salaried GP General understanding of the primary care contract Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Desirable
An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP 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
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
Eligibility Essential
Full GMC registration Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation Appropriate defence indemnity Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
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 Readesmoor Medical Group Practice
Address 29/31 West Street
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 1JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.readesmoor.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)