About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Salaried GP to join our ever-growing, forward-thinking practice. We pride ourselves on providing high quality general practice services to c.11,900 patients in, and around Alsager.
The team consists of; 5 GP Partners, 2x Salaried GP, 1 Managing Partner, 2x ANPs, 1xClinical Pharmacist, 1x Pharmacy Technician, 3x Practice Nurses, 2x HCAs. The team is supported by a hardworking administration team. We are an accredited training practice GP training, FY2 and medical students on placement.
We are paperless utilising EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx, lab links, Lexacom and Electronic Prescribing and are high achievers in both national and local performance frameworks and enhanced services. We have a fully digitised Lloyd George records and workflow redirection.
Main duties of the job
To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence. To be involved in the provision of education and training to GP Registrars and other staff. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.
About us
Why join us?
v CQC rated GOOD in all areas, QOF Achieved within 10 months, 4.8* Rated on NHS Reviews, 4.6* on google
v Veteran, Dementia friendly, RCGP Active, Gold Standard Teaching award, Gold for Sustainability
v Purpose built building
v Rapid Access Home visiting, District Nurses, Health Visitors, and more Community Services on Site
v Lunch time catch up
v 15 patients per session
v Pro-Rata Duty Doctor
v Six weeks' annual leave + bank holidays pro rata
v BMA Model Contract
v 1 week study leave (pro rata)
High staff retention
Job description Job 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 duty doctor roles
g. Completing non-NHS reports as required
h. Offer and carry out consultations and, where appropriate, physical examinations for the purpose of identifying and reducing the risk of illness, disease or injury. Within the practice, over the telephone, video consultations, electronic consultations, in patients homes and within the nursing and residential homes supported by the practice.
i. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
j. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
k. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
l. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
m. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF/IIF
n. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
o. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
p. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
q. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
r. Provide cover for the GP extended hours clinic and duty doctor rota (pro rata).
s. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
t. Support the training of medical students/GP Trainees from all clinical disciplines
u. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
v. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Adaptable and open to new situations and changes. Understanding and relating to patients' feelings and concerns. Respectful and polite in interactions. Showing kindness and care towards patients. Confident in decision-making and actions. Effective at planning and structuring tasks. Able to perform well under pressure and meet deadline. Committed and reliable in teamwork. Taking initiative to identify and tackle tasks independently. Self-motivated to achieve personal and professional goals. Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information. Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions. Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands. Always operates in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act. Working flexibly and prioritising competing demands on time to ensure agreed deadlines are met and organisational effectiveness within limited hours available.
Qualifications Essential
Qualified General Practitioner. Full GMC Registration to practice as a GP. Inclusion on Performers List. Eligibility for Medical Indemnity Membership. Commitment to professional development. Eligible 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 Cedars Medical Centre
Address Sandbach Road South
Alsager
Stoke-on-trent
ST7 2LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cedarsmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)