Clinical Lead Gp

Job summary An exciting opportunity to join our team has beencreated through succession planning for an enthusiastic experienced GP ClinicalLead to join our highly motivated team at Harewood to help us to continue todeliver and lead on the range of services required to meet our patientsneeds.
The successful candidate will also join Harewood'sManagement team consisting of the Business Operations Manager and DeputyClinical Lead with input from Heartbeat's Executive Director.
There will be astructured handover plan from the current Clinical Lead.The position is for hours per week and the ClinicalLead will be involved in the evolution of our care model as we transition intothe new integrated care campus and continue to evolve primary care services.
hours per week (Monday & Tuesday) will bepatient facing clinical work and 4 hours per week (To be agreed) will befocused on Clinical Lead management objectives, please see attached jobdescription.You will be joining a clinical team of 3 SalariedGPs, 3 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 4 Practice Nurses and 2HCAs with a longstanding and high calibre administration team supporting.Our practice is also supported by First ContactPractitioners for Physiotherapy and Mental Health.First interviews to be held on the 9th January 2025 and second interviews to be held 13th January 2025.
Main duties of the job Clinical LeadEnsure safe, effective, and compliant clinical services at HMP.Lead clinical decision-making, risk management, and quality improvement.Support staff development, oversee governance, and prepare for CQC inspections.Salaried GPProvide patient consultations, care plans, and prescriptions.Contribute to audits, training, and compliance with professional standards.Engage in lifelong learning and practice development.
About us Our practice is run by Heartbeat Primary Care, aCommunity Interest Company which also supports 16 GP practices across Hambletonand Richmondshire.
We are a PMS practice with a list size of around 8,400patients based in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.
Catterick is the BritishArmy's largest Garrison in the world and is set to double in size by 2030 withthe expectation that our registered list will also grow proportionately overthe next 8 years.A new integrated care campus is currently beingbuilt to meet the requirements of this projected population growth and islikely to form the blueprint for similar facilities in communities with acombined defence and civilian population.
We have a history of innovativeservice development to meet the needs of our population, which consists mostlyof the families of serving soldiers and second-generation army families whohave settled in the area.
We are a well-established training practice,providing continued development opportunities to our staff and trainees whileworking as part of one united PCN which provides important benefits to theindividual practices, the wider group and most importantly our patients.We pride ourselves on the ability to ensure thatall staff have a good work/life balance which is evident in our stableworkforce and how the team work closely with each other on a daily basis.
Job description Job responsibilities 1.
Key Responsibilities Clinical Lead With a particular focus on the Clinical aspects of services ensure the delivery of safe, clinically effective and efficient General Practice Services within Harewood Medical Practice (HMP).
Work in close, integral partnership with the Business Operations Manager and Deputy Clinical Lead to lead the performance and delivery of Harewood Medical Practice.
Build and maintain effective relationships with external healthcare providers, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
In partnership with the Deputy Clinical Lead lead on clinical decision making within the practice.
Alongside the Business Operations Manager and Deputy Clinical Lead, provide assurance to the Executive Director and wider board regularly to report on the performance, wellbeing and service delivery on behalf of HMP.
Encourage and lead a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the practice.
Provide clinical leadership and oversight to the wider HMP team.
Support professional development for clinical staff members.
Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to maintain and improve clinical standards.
Ensure compliance with all relevant governance frameworks and policies including CQC.
Identify and manage clinical risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential issues and alerting others within the organisation where necessary in a timely manner.
Write and review necessary clinical policies.
Input into the design of service delivery to ensure services are both safe and sustainable including seasonal or one off/pilot services.
Oversee clinical input into the complaints/learning/significant events processes.
Be available and supportive to other members of the HMP team regarding clinical support and advice.
Regularly review HMP readiness for a CQC inspection from a clinical perspective, overseeing improvements to achieve Good or better CQC assessment.2.
Key Responsibilities Salaried GPIn accordance with the Practice workplan, 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, issuing and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, clinical admin and correspondence in a timely fashion.Makes professionally autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred internally within the Practice.Receives patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and makes assessment of their health care needs.Screens patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.Develops care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols.Provides counselling and health education.Prescribes in accordance with the ICB prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.Admits or discharges patients to and from caseload and refers them to other care providers internally or externally as appropriate.Supports the trainers in teaching in the Practice and gives clinical supervision to training doctors.Complies with relevant Practice policy/guidelines, safeguarding, confidentiality issues etc.Is committed to lifelong learning, audit and effectiveness issues to ensure evidence based best practice.Consults with patients in the surgery and at home visits as agreed internally between all partners.Be available for on-call duties to answer patients telephone queries or carry out emergency home visits, or surgery consultations as appropriate.Contributes to the evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting with colleagues.Records clear and contemporaneous based consultation notes to agreed standards.Collects data for audit purposes.Compiles and issues computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.Contributes to the strategic management and development of the Practice , in developing and contributing to Practice policies and guidelines.Attendance at training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.Meets all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (, Enhanced Services returns, QOF, IIF audit etc.
)Ensuring full accreditation which will include full and unrestricted registration with the GMC, membership of an appropriate defence body, performers list and delivery of annual evidence for appraisal or accreditation purposes in keeping with National requirements at any time.A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.3.
General Duties & Requirements Carry out administrative and leadership work across the working week.
Ensure there is regular audit to support both high quality clinical practice and financial management.
Work with the Business Operations Manager to input into financial decision making/oversight with a view to maximising practice profitability.
Attend or delegate attendance at external stakeholder meetings.
In partnership with the Business Operations Manager and Deputy Clinical Lead , maintain a risk register and ensure this is updated on a regular basis.
Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential Professional standards Time management skills Flexible and adaptable Committed to quality and patient satisfaction Committed to equal opportunities Self-motivated & enthusiastic Tactful and diplomatic Excellent communicator Experience Essential Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development Experience of working in primary care Experience of audit and improving care for patients Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team including mentoring of junior staff Up to date on clinical practice Clinical leadership experience Desirable Development of areas of clinical expertise Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area Professional manner Excellent written and verbal communication skills Computer literate Full clean driving licence Excellent attention to detail Knowledge of MS Office Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB) Inclusion on Performers List Desirable MRCGP