Salaried GP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Salaried GP to join our practice on a permanent basis.

You would be joining a successful practice, committed to quality and innovation. As a valued member of the team, your voice will be heard as we pride ourselves on continual improvement and excellent clinical care.

Main Duties of the Job

You will be working as an autonomous practitioner responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, and maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

About Us

Oaklands Medical Centre is a growing 11,900+ patient practice in the semi-rural market town of Middlewich, Cheshire, located close to the M6 motorway.

As a practice, we have high patient satisfaction scores and a good CQC report. We have a supportive clinical team that includes a Pharmacy team who provide chronic disease management, drug titration clinics, and post-discharge medication reviews. The practice is also supported by an MSK Practitioner, a team of Care Coordinators, along with a comprehensive reception and administration team.

We are committed to training future GPs and are an active member of the SMASH Primary Care Network.

Job Responsibilities

1. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
2. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
3. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
4. Effective management of long-term conditions
5. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, and other associated administrative tasks
6. On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor roles
7. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance
8. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
9. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
10. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
11. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
12. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
13. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management, and HR
14. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
15. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
16. Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
17. Support the training from all clinical disciplines
18. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
19. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
20. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Secondary Responsibilities

1. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
2. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
3. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of EMIS and Docman
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of CCG initiatives

Experience

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently