Salaried GP

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

WE ARE A HAPPY AND FRIENDLY TEAM WHO GENUINELY ENJOY WORKING HERE!

Are you sick of job adverts with buzz words such as innovative, forward thinking, high QOF achieving and CQC outstanding? Well we are all those things and more, so here's what really matters:

What makes us different?

• The practice opens directly onto a large town park and is two minutes walk to M&S and an abundance of cafes.
• Most weeks have protected time for lunchtime teaching and meetings with food provided.
• Daily morning coffee catch ups with time blocked.
• Mentoring scheme with a named partner allocated to each salaried GP.
• Monthly salaried GP meeting - your voice matters.
• Protected admin time and separate protected non patient facing time for supervision of the duty nursing and paramedic team.
• Total triage system using E-consult done by a GP into 15 minute appointments.
• Excellent multi-disciplinary team.
• Low home visit rate as we have 2 visiting paramedics.

We are happy to show you around informally or for you to join us at morning coffee and see what we are about.

Main duties of the job

The finer details:

• 6 sessions per week, start date flexible for the right candidate. List size 19,300.
• Opportunity to do minor surgery, joint injection clinics, implants and coils, or have a weekly session at one of our 2 care homes.

About us

• SystemOne clinical system and AccuRx.
• Current training practice for Bath GPVTS scheme and Bristol medical students in the near future.
• Purpose built building, recently refurbished and well-equipped rooms.
• 15 minute appointments, in blocks of routine and on the day bookable.

Job responsibilities

To manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. To carry out all duties in a professional manner and adhere to all Lovemead Group Practice protocols, policies and guidelines at all times.

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS/PMS contract.
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
• Effective management of long-term conditions.
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
• 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 QOF.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
• Support the Partners and Management Team in achieving the strategic aims of the practice.
• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times.
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
• General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained.
• On medical performers list.
• Enhanced CRB check.
• UK driving licence.
• Current CPR certificate.
• UK work permit (if required).
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• GPwSI or other special interest qualification.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately.
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis.
• Understanding and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Good level of spoken English.
• Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements.
• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner.

Experience

• 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.
• Good People Skills.
• Keyboard Skills.
• Adaptability to change.
• Service Development.
• Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.