Newly Qualified Salaried GP

Ealing GP Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Elm Tree Surgery is seeking a newly qualified GP (within 2 years of qualification and without a substantive post) who is enthusiastic and forward-thinking to join their team. The position offered is a fixed-term salaried contract, ideally beginning immediately.

The postholder's role will primarily involve patient-facing clinical work supporting the GP practice alongside a focus on PCN initiatives including novel, innovative at-scale work and opportunities. Additionally, they will provide enhanced services to the registered population.

They are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual committed to providing exceptional service in a general practice setting. If you are passionate about positively influencing patient care and excel in a vibrant healthcare environment, they invite you to apply.

Main duties of the job

1. Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team.
2. Implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
3. Clinically examine and assess patient needs including history taking, assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs and onward refer where appropriate.
4. Deliver high-quality healthcare to care home residents who often have complex medical needs, conducting thorough initial assessments upon admission to the care home.
5. Use complex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice.
6. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
7. Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
8. Support the delivery of advanced care plans.

About us

Elm Tree Surgery provides a wide array of health services to families and patients within the Northolt Greenford Perivale (NGP) Primary Care Network (PCN). They take pride in their strong, collaborative relationships across practices, all aimed at enhancing patient health and outcomes in the community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Main Duties

Clinical responsibilities

1. Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team.
2. Implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
3. Clinically examine and assess patient needs including history taking, assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs and onward refer where appropriate.
4. Deliver high-quality healthcare to care home residents who often have complex medical needs, conducting thorough initial assessments upon admission to the care home.
5. Use complex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice.
6. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
7. Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
8. Support the delivery of advanced care plans.
9. Actively take a personalised care approach and population centered care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person.
10. Recognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous health records.
11. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults.

Delivering a quality service

1. Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GMC.
2. Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
3. Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
4. Deliver care according to CQC, NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care.
5. Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.
6. Supervise other HCPs including ARRS staff and help support their training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Newly qualified GP, within 2 years and not having had a substantive post.
• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and license to practice.
• Membership of appropriate Medical Organisation (MDU, MPS, etc.).
• Inclusion in NHS England / NW London Performers List of Medical Practitioners.
• Annual appraisal updates.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions.

Desirable

• Understanding the unique health challenges faced by elderly patients, including frailty, polypharmacy, cognitive decline, and mobility issues.
• Some exposure to palliative care and end-of-life decision-making is expected.
• Experience of medicine management.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in triage.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
• Knowledge of health-promotion strategies.

Employer details

Employer name

Ealing GP Federation

Address

Elm Tree Surgery

Horsenden Lane North

Greenford

UB6 0PA