Job responsibilities

A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the 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, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience

Essential

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of providing home visits.
• General understanding of the primary care contract.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge.
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues.
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose.
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly.
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
• Experience of medicines management.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service.
• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures.
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• Polite and confident.
• Motivated, forward thinker.

Desirable

• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job responsibilities

To provide practice nursing services to the practice population(s)

Supported by the nursing team within the practice, the Practice Nurse will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.

As autonomous practitioners the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making.

They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy by assessing their needs, providing nursing care, health education advice, screening activities, monitoring of long term conditions, implementing care at hospital, community or other settings, maintaining clinically accurate records and running clinics.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

More detailed Job description is available on request.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths,
• Registered Nursing Qualification,
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience as a General Practice Nurse,
• Phlebotomy,
• Respiratory knowledge / able to perform asthma reviews,
• Diabetes / CVD knowledge.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice,
• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Respiratory / Asthma knowledge,
• Diabetes CVD Knowledge

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).