General Practitioner - Coach & Horses Surgery

Job summary Salary Available on Application4 to 8 sessions a weekA rare opportunity has arisen for a salary GP (with a view to Partnership) in this well established six Partner Practice who are forward thinking, aiming to deliver excellent holistic high quality care to our patients.
The Practice ethos is one of collaboration and mutual support for its staff.We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic salaried GP to join the team 4-8 sessions per week.As a salaried GP within this forward-thinking practice, you will be an integral part of the clinical team responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care to our 7,300 patients in this predominantly rural based Practice.
We are a GP training practice and currently have two GPs in training along with Primary Care Academy and University CBL students.
Main duties of the job Clinical Duties: Engage in both face-to-face and telephone consultations, covering same-day and planned care including home visits.
Efficiently manage test results in cooperation with other GPs.
Facilitate effective communication and handovers with team members.
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, follow-ups and safety netting for patients.Team Integration: Participate actively in team meetings and quality improvement projects.
Mentor and supervise less experienced team members, contributing to training initiatives.
Collaborate with various healthcare professionals, ensuring a team-based approach to patient care.Care Delivery: Focus on providing safe, high-quality care by managing continuity for complex cases.
Maintain clear clinical records and document your reasoning for decisions.
Ensure compliance with practice policies and guidelines including confidentiality and data protection.
About us We are a very welcoming practice with approximately 7,300 patients covering two sites.
We currently have 6 Partners, 2 salaried GP's, 3 Nurses, 2 Assistant Practitioners, 1 Health Care Assistant and Phlebotomist together with an experienced administrative team.
Job description Job responsibilities Accountable to: Directly responsible to the Partnership.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo deliver highly effective medical care to the practice population.Provide services commensurate with the GMS contractPrescribing in adherence to local and national guidelinesEffectively manage long term and acute conditionsComplete administration tasks in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescriptions and other associated administrative tasks.Undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.Accurately maintain clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.To work collaboratively, with an equal share of the practice workload.Adhere to best practice as recommended through clinical guidelines and audit processes.Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QAIF/Enhanced Services.Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.Participate in the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance and training.Ensure compliance with the appraisal and revalidation process.Commit to self learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.Support the training of medical students as required.Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.Review and adhere to practice policies at all times.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times.Participate in practice audits as required.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach.REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONALAll employees who are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.SUPERVISIONWhere the appropriate professional organisation details a requirement in relation to supervision, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure compliance with this requirement.
If you are in any doubt about the existence of such a requirement speak to your Manager.CONFIDENTIALITY:Data protection is a top priority for the Company.
The Data Protection Act places obligations on the Practice to ensure that data is processed lawfully and stored according to its strict provisions.
You are required to uphold the Companys data protection policies when dealing with information about patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers.
Our work is of highly confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty.
Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and special category data.HEALTH & SAFETY:The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:1) Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.2) Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.3) Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.4) Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards5) Reporting potential risks identified.6) Act as Chaperone when requested by clinician and in accordance with the Chaperone policy.EQUALITY & DIVERSITY:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:1) Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with the Practice policies and procedures, and current legislation.2) Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.3) Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:1) Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of their own personal and/or professional development.2) Taking responsibility for their own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.QUALITY:The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:1) Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.2) Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.3) Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.4) Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet customers needs.5) Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.COMMUNICATION:The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:1) Communicate effectively with other team members.2) Communicate effectively with patients and carers.3) Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES:The post-holder will:1) Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.2) Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.3) Participate in audit where appropriate.The above list serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.
You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the development of this role as the practice develops, and the overall business objectives of the practice change.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained On a PCT medical performers list Enhanced CRB check The ability to travel in a timely manner Current CPR certificate UK work permit (if required) Medical indemnity cover Desirable Evidence of continued professional development MRCGP Experience of teaching undergraduate students Palliative care Experience Essential Chronic disease management Primary prevention & screening services Clinical Governance Delivery of QoF targets Self audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure Computer literacy Desirable Experience of working a variety of clinical software systems Adaptability to change Service Development