Arrs Gp Pcn

Job summary Job SummaryAre you a newly qualified GP (within the last two years,without a substantive post) looking for an exciting and supportive role tolaunch your career?Fireclay and Old School Surgery Primary Care Network (FOSS) areseeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join our team.Our PCN is highly supportive, adopting a close-knit working environmentwhere collaboration and work life balance are prioritised.This is a great opportunity to experience the diversity of primarycare within Bristol.Join us and become a part of a thriving network dedicated toexcellent patient care and a positive work environment.
Main duties of the job Conducting routine and urgent appointments, both face-to-face and via telephone, ensuring high-quality care.Prescribing according to local and national guidelines.Managing administrative tasks, such as letters, results, referrals, and emails, in a timely manner.Making appropriate referrals and managing related admin.Checking and signing repeat prescriptions to maintain care quality.Providing cover for colleagues in emergencies, considering individual commitments.Supporting Extended Hours services, enhancing patient access.Collaborating with other health and social care providers to deliver integrated care.Maintaining accurate consultation records using the EMIS clinical system.Offering clinical support to colleagues, helping the team meet high standards in patient care and QOF/Enhanced Services targets.This is a dynamic role that offers both patient care and team collaboration in a supportive environment.
About us Fireclay and Old School Surgery have a shared ethos of team-work and support.We offer our team:Access to our in house Wellbeing team and Mental Health First AidersWhatsApp groups to keep you in the 'know' and socialiseOnsite parkingA newly refurbished break room with free fresh ground coffee from a state of the art ''posh'' coffee machine, fresh fruit and snacks.
herbal teas etc.
(and cake)Access to the NHS Pension SchemeCycle to Work scheme (Secure bike area and showers)Some of the wellbeing activities staff have participated in were:1.
Mental Health Awareness Week Nature Competition which team could grow the tallest sunflower.2.
Ice cream van at the surgery3.
Close proximitry to the bustling centres of Fishponds and St George4.
'The 12 Days of Christmas' and any other opportunity we have to celebrate :)5.
Buffet social lunches6.
We are a Park Run Practice7.
Sport days in the park and arranging meals out etcWe love working here and we are sure you will too!For further details, please feel free to contact the Practice Manager Julie Dunphy - tel 01179589120 Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities:In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, thepost-holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties includingsurgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patientsat home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing withqueries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation topresenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health careworkers within the organisation.Assessing the health care needs of patients withundifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signsof illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practicedisease management protocols, developing care plans for health.Providing counselling and health education.Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseloadand referring to other care providers as appropriate.Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes toagreed standards.Collecting data for audit purposes.Expectation to complete a mandatory induction.Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeatprescriptions.Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribingformulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.The post-holder will be required to visit patients duringsurgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.The post-holder will undertake a fair percentage of enhancedaccess sessions as allocated on the network rota.CommunicationUtilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, toensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.Recognise the need for alternative methods of communicationto overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background andpreferred ways of communicating.Delivering a quality servicePrioritise, organise and manage own workload in a mannerthat maintains and promotes quality, including participating in shared learningacross the practice, PCN and wider organisation.
Work as part of the team toseek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to businessplanning.Managing informationUse technology, read codes and appropriate software as anaid to planning, implementing and monitoring care, communicating informationand reviewing and processing data for audit purposes.Learning and developmentTake responsibility for own learning and performance throughcontinuous professional development, including participating in supervision,acting as a positive role model and assessing own learning needs.Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment,encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.Disseminate learning and information gained to other teammembers in order to share good practice and inform others about current andfuture developments ( courses and conferences).Equality and diversitySupport the equality and diversity of patients, carers andcolleagues by recognising the importance of peoples rights and interpretingthem in a way that is consistent with policy, procedures and currentlegislation.Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs ofpatients, carers and colleagues by behaving in a manner which is welcoming,non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities andrights.Professional developmentParticipate in an annual individual performance review,including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own professionaldevelopmentWork as an effective and responsible team member, supportingothers and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of workingWork with your line manager to undertake continual personaland professional development, access regular supervision and take an activepart in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities of the post.MiscellaneousWork as part of the team to seek feedback, continuallyimprove the service and contribute to business planning.Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the postand the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely andeffective manner.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Newly qualified GP (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post) with full GMC registration and license to practice.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Experience Essential Experience of working in a GP training practice using EMIS Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Experience of providing home visits Experience of medicines management Experience of QOF and clinical audit Desirable Experience in triage.
Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical Governance, Network Contract DES and Quality and Outcomes Framework.
Knowledge of the health needs of the Primary Care Network population Knowledge and Skills Essential Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
Understanding of evidence-based practice.
Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose.
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly.
Assessing and managing acute deteriorations/exacerbations of Long-Term Conditions.
Understands the importance of evidence-based practice.
Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
Broad knowledge of clinical governance.
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes.
Strong IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Effective time management (Planning, Organising and Prioritising), with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring.
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure with and understanding of the audit process.
Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative.
Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense.
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
High levels of integrity.
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
Observance of strict confidentiality.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
Desirable Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
Knowledge of health-promotion strategies.