About this role
Job summary
Why Join Us?
Supportive team with a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing mentorship for new GPs.
Daily GP home visit triage meeting.
Practice list size of approximately 12,000 patients.
Modern purpose-built premises.
Fully computerised using EMIS Web and Docman 10X.
Easily accessible from all parts of Greater Manchester.
Innovative and forward-thinking practice.
Excellent record of GP recruitment and retention.
No current extended opening commitments for GPs.
6 weeks' annual leave pro rata.
1 week's study leave pro rata.
Dedicated Practice Pharmacist to help reduce GP repeat prescription workload.
Workflow optimisation processes in place to minimise GP paperwork.
ARRS team including First Contact Physiotherapists and Clinical Pharmacists.
Active member of Swinton Primary Care Network.
Established training practice with GP trainees.
Support and supervision of GP trainees as part of the training programme
About the Role
Flexible working pattern with 4 - 6 clinical sessions available.
Opportunities to develop specialist interests.
Friendly and collaborative clinical team.
Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
Provision of General Medical services working as part of the Practices primary care team.
To take part in all treatments & preventative health care services as provided under GP terms and conditions of service.
To work with Practice team members to ensure effective delivery of quality primary care.
To record data as appropriate to the GMS Contract on the Practices clinical information system.
To be responsible for prompt review & action as appropriate for clinical results and correspondence, written or computerised as directed to yourself, or in the event of absence of another doctor.
To discharge GMS duties in morning and afternoon clinics.
To perform a fair share of home visits. The number of visits requested and the number of doctors available would determine the number of additional visits required on any given day.
To perform on call duties as per the rota, which includes a minimum of 1 day per week. Duties include fielding emergency calls during the practices working hours, performing home visits requested after 11.45am which need urgent attention. All GPs must be on site between 10.00am - 6.30pm when "on call."
To perform clinics at times deemed appropriate by the partnership. This may change in the event of DoH changes to opening times of Practices.
To maintain your own medical indemnity cover to a level necessary to discharge all duties within the practice. Evidence of this must be provided to the practice manager.
About us
The Poplars Medical Centre is a long-established GP practice in the heart of Swinton, Manchester, proudly serving the local community since 1926. Led by a stable partnership of five GP Partners, the practice provides high-quality, patient-centred primary care to a registered population of approximately 12,000 patients. Operating from modern, well-maintained premises, the practice is supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team and is committed to safe, effective and compassionate care. With strong clinical governance, close alignment to NHS England and CQC standards, and active involvement in the local Primary Care Network, The Poplars Medical Centre continues to deliver accessible, forward-thinking and sustainable primary care for its community
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
Provision of General Medical services working as part of the Practices primary care team.
KEY TASKS:
To take part in all treatments and preventative health care services as provided under GP terms and conditions of service.
To work with Practice team members to ensure effective delivery of quality primary care.
DUTIES:
To record data as appropriate to the GMS Contract on the Practices clinical information system.
To be responsible for prompt review and action as appropriate for clinical results and correspondence, written or computerised as directed to yourself, or in the event of absence of another doctor.
To discharge GMS duties in morning and afternoon clinics.
To perform a fair share of home visits. The number of visits requested and the number of doctors available would determine the number of additional visits required on any given day.
To perform on call duties as per the rota, which includes a minimum of 1 day per week. Duties include fielding emergency calls during the practices working hours, performing home visits requested after 11.45am which need urgent attention. All GPs must be on site between 10.00am - 6.30pm when "on call."
All GPs must be on site between 10.00am - 6.30pm when "on call."
To perform clinics at times deemed appropriate by the partnership. This may change in the event of DoH changes to opening times of Practices.
To maintain your own medical indemnity cover to a level necessary to discharge all duties within the practice. Evidence of this must be provided to the practice manager.
SALFORD STANDARDS/QOF/I M & T:
The appointee will be expected to undertake a reasonable share of the work in the above areas and perform audits as required by the partnership.
To engage fully with the Salford Standards Contract activity and always demonstrate cost effective use of NHS resources.
FLU CLINIC:
On occasions the appointee will be expected to help with the flu vaccination clinics
STUDY LEAVE:
1-week pro rata
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE:
The partnership expects the appointee to participate and embrace relevant clinical governance activities, including critical incident and significant event analysis, and audit as appropriate.
EDUCATION:
The partnership expects the appointee to maintain appropriate educational activities and to undergo annual GP appraisal.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION:
You may be asked to supervise other staff and students in the practice which may include (but isnt limited to ANPs, Pharmacists, Medical Students, PA students, GP Trainees) with additional training provided where necessary.
Person Specification
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/ ABILITIES Essential
Good verbal communication Able to work within a team. Approachable and friendly manner
Desirable
Evidence of on-going personal development
Qualifications Essential
GMC Registration JCPTGP certified
Desirable
RCGP Membership
Experience Essential
Fit to carry out duties, tasks after reasonable adjustment under the terms of Disability Discrimination Act 1995 have been made. Accurate computerised record keeping Clinical skills to discharge duties safely and efficiently.
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 Poplars Medical Practice
Address 202 Partington Lane
Swinton
Salford
Greater Manchester
M27 0NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thepoplarsmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)