An exciting opportunity to work within an evolving innovative and forward-facing clinical model for general practice. Roles for dynamic GPs who want to be a part of this movement are available at both sites, with roles across both sites also possible. Applications from GPs at all levels of experience are welcome, particularly those with more than 2 years experience, GP training qualifications and interest in leadership roles such as safeguarding.
At its core, you will work as a member of the in-house clinical team and provide a critical role of delivering appointments and care to the registered list of patients. Although you may not hold a named doctor list, you will manage the patients with a list-holding mentality, offering continuity and case management where needed and appropriate. The role may also involve complex care depending on your interests and skills.
Hanley Primary Care Centre serves a population of around 9,500 patients from a purpose-built modern building. Northern Medical Centre serves a population of around 7,500 patients, and is due to move into its new modern premises in January 2025. Both are located in the north of the borough of Islington in North London. Islington is a vibrant and diverse place, whose population has a broad range of backgrounds and needs that will keep you professionally stimulated.
Main duties of the jobMixed-media (telephone, F2F) sessions for patient contact, both same day and LTC/planned care where appropriateManage pathology results for tests generated through patient contacts in a shared capacity with all other doctors.Use and adhere to practice systems for excellent communication and handover with lead GP and other relevant MDT colleagues, including any clinicians working off-siteSupport the triage process for all patient-led demandContribute to clinical admin including evaluating, actioning and processing hospital correspondence and results. This includes ordering appropriate tests and ensuring safety netting and follow up. You will contact the patient to complete tasks where this is required.Supporting other members of the MDT including pharmacists, nurses, nursing associate and administrators with clinical and process questions as needed, particularly around planned careParticipating in and being visible as part of the practice team, including attendance at clinical team meetings and whole team meetingsQI and audit projects, depending on needPay attention to appropriate coding, note keeping and flagging of any system issues as they ariseRaise safeguarding concerns with named leads where appropriatePotentially complex care or special interest clinicsPotentially being a GP trainerYour work will particularly support continuity of care, safety and quality for complex or urgent cases:About usThe Islington GP Group Limited, trading as Islington GP Federation (IGPF), is a rapidly growing organisation representing the interests of general practice in Islington. It is an established leader in the provision of new and integrated healthcare, including supporting the new Primary Care Networks and developing quality improvement capabilities in general practice.
Job responsibilitiesJob Title: Salaried GP
Place of work: Northern Medical Centre and/or Hanley Primary Care Centre
Reports to: Dr Craig Seymour, Clinical Lead GP, Hanley and Northern
Hours: 3 - 6 sessions
Salary: Competitive. For further information and/or a discussion about this role, please contact HR at Islington GP Federation on ******
Contract: Permanent
Please note that contractually Hanley is open on a Saturday morning and we are expecting Northern to follow suit in due course. Being available to work on a Saturday morning on a rotation is a requirement of the role. It is expected this would be around 1 in 7.
Person SpecificationQualificationsGMC RegisteredQualified General Practitioner (MRCGP or equivalent)Currently on a performers list.Clear enhanced DBS check.Skills and AbilitiesIT fluency including troubleshootingRemote consulting skillsTeam player and can-do attitudeCalm under pressureKind, friendly and inclusiveCommitment to developmentStrong Microsoft office skillsAble to work autonomouslyFlexibility to learn new IT systemsExperienceExperience of working in UK General Practice.Experience of working with diverse and vulnerable groups, including use of interpreters.Recent experience of being the named GP for a list of patients or of providing continuity of careClinical experience of 2+ years
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