About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a newly qualified GP to join us through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).Eligibility: GPs must be within 2 years of obtaining their Certificate of Completion Training at the point of recruitment.
We are a friendly, caring & supportive 2 partner practice, with a list size of 10,500 patients.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner, to provide general medical services to manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting. To ensure the highest standards of care for all patients whilst adhering to the GMC standards for good medical practice.
About us
We have a well-established clinical team consisting of salaried GPs, paramedic, advanced nurse practitioners, practice nurses and healthcare assistant Experienced and supportive management, administrative and reception teams Our whole team take pride in delivering high quality, compassionate care We work closely with our PCN colleagues and have successfully recruited additional practitioners to include paramedic, pharmacists, first contact physio, mental health practitioner, urgent care practitioners, dietician, nurse associates, care co-ordinators and social prescribers We are an accredited training practice and are involved in research as a practice and as part of our PCN We encourage personal development of all our staff and you would have the opportunity to develop a specialist interest and future innovation
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will:
Make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
Providing counselling and health education
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
On a rotational basis, undertake on-call surgery
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, including participating in all aspects of QOF, QIF and all enhanced services
Other responsibilities within the practice:
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate
Participate in the educational and training events of the practice
Participation in an annual individual performance review and appraisal within the practice, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Prepare and complete the revalidation process and external annual peer appraisal
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) within 2 years Vocational Training Certificate or certificate of equivalence National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
Knowledge and skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
EMIS/Docman user skills
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of clinical audit and managing outcomes General understanding of the GMS contract
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 Orchard Surgery
Address Orchard Surgery
Knypersley Road
Stoke-on-trent
ST6 8HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.orchardsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)