Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Salaried GP

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This post is part of a strong multi-disciplinary team. All members of the team are individually and collectively responsible for the provision of services under the APMS and GMS contracts. The key duties are set out below:

The provision of NHS general medical services to practice patients, and any others who are eligible for treatment at the practice.

To provide services in addition to basic general medical services that are specified within the APMS contract held by the practice

The services provided will include:

Responding to medical problems presented by patients including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.

Working in partnership with patients to provide high quality care.

Following NICE guidelines and local protocols for patient care.

Providing appropriate preventive health care and advice within the context of the needs of the patient group.

Attending primary health care team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary

Undertaking relevant administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of medical services.

Maintaining patients clinical records to the highest possible standards. Entering data according to practice protocols using recognised temples and clinical coding.

Providing care within the Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Participating in the clinical audit programme.

Providing certification as outlined in current NHS regulations.

Making home visits to patients as and when clinically necessary

Participating in the clinical supervision and development of health professionals within the practice

Processing post and pathology reports in accordance with practice protocols.

The post holder is required to keep up to date with developments in medical practice, and undertake annual appraisal and revalidation, in line with current professional standards.

Medical practitioners employed in the Practice are responsible for maintaining the appropriate professional integrity and standards of medical practice by:

• Working within the policies and procedures of the organisation and the practice (including those laid down for prescribing, clinical governance etc.)
• Clinically supervising other (relevant) staff within the team during their hours of work
• Participating in the organisations annual appraisal process in addition to the requirement to participate in the NHS Appraisal process for GPs
• Participating in and contributing to health and social service networks within Swindon and service development within those communities

QUALIFICATIONS

The post holder must:

• Hold the appropriate medical qualifications required in order to practice medicine.
• Be included as a fully registered doctor in the GP Register of the General Medical Council. It is a requirement to obtain a current License to Practice.
• Hold:

a) A Certificate of Prescribed or Equivalent Experience issued by the Joint Committee on Postgraduate Training for General Practice;

Or

b) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) by PMETB

Or

c) A written statement of exemption from the need to have acquired prescribed experience on one of the grounds detailed in Regulation 5 of the NHS (Vocational Training for General Medical Practice) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997/2817) and a statement of eligibility by PMETB.

Or

d) A certificate of Acquired Rights issued by an EEA Member State other than the United Kingdom and a statement of eligibility by PMETB.

• Be included on the Medical Performers List.

• Not be suspended or disqualified from practice under any disciplinary proceedings that may result in any such disqualification or censure on the grounds of professional misconduct or negligence. (The post holder will be subject to the scrutiny of the Criminal Records Office).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Confidentiality

You shall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processing personal data for patients and staff.

You must be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation to this to your line manager.

Any data breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer.

All enquiries from the media must be referred to a Director.

Health and Safety

All employees have a statutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazards as soon as they are identified.

All staff must contribute to the management of risk. This requires them to assess the risk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risks identified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses.

All building occupied by staff are non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in the building. Staff who smoke or vape outside the buildings should cover their uniform.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is integral to the role of every employee. As such, it is the employees responsibility to ensure that they undertake safeguarding training at the relevant level, at the required intervals. The local safeguarding policy and procedure must be read and complied with.

Flexibility Statement

The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject to amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree JCPtGP/PMETB eligibility
• Eligible for all lists
• Current general practice experience
• Good verbal and written communication
• Able to identify and assess complex and multiple needs
• Aware of safety issues
• Keen to work with a multi disciplinary team
• Team player
• Good communicator
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Confident professionalism
• Non judgemental
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills
• Open minded approach
• Self directed learning

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Whalebridge Practice

Address

Swindon Nhs Health Centre

1 Islington Street

Swindon

SN1 2DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sparcells-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POST

This role is within the Clinical Admin Team, who support all aspects of patient care across the company. The Admin Assistant is a developmental role. They will be expected to develop the skills necessary to work in all aspects of the admin team.

Provide admin support to all clinical areas of the company.

Be a first point of contact for patients.

Assist patients to access the services that they need.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities described below are those of the clinical admin team.

Access

Answer the telephone as a priority and respond to the caller in an appropriate manner.

Man the reception desk. Book appointment, signpost to other services and support patients care.

Data Flow

Action all incoming data received through electronic transfer, e-mail and post. Ensure that it is coded and reviewed by an appropriate clinician.

Action outgoing data through electronic transfer, e-mail, sms message or post.

Clinical Support

Action tasks from the clinical team.

Administer the recall system for patients with long term conditions.

Monitor the uptake of all screening programmes and manage additional recalls as required.

Apply clinical coding to patient records as appropriate.

Update the Open Exeter system.

Monitor the childhood immunisation status of all children and liaise with the Child Health Department as necessary.

Maintain waiting lists of patients for specialist clinics and ensure that they are given appropriate appointments.

Outgoing Information

Ensure that referrals are processed in accordance with national timelines and liaise with the referral management centre as necessary.

Audio type patient referrals and submit them through the E-Referral system.

Deal with any referral queries from clinicians and patients.

Assist patients where necessary to make outpatient appointments.

Action requests for medical reports including liaising with patients to confirm consent is obtained and finance to confirm payment is received.

Action Subject Access Requests in line with GDPR legislation.

Patient records

Action applications for registrations ensuring that patients provide all necessary information and are made aware of consent to share information and on-line access to records.

Action the transfer of patient records, electronically and in hardcopy.

Summarise hardcopy records to ensure the electronic record is complete.

Ensure that SystmOne is reconciled to PCSE through GP Links.

Return hardcopy records to PCSE for patients who are no longer registered.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Confidentiality

You shall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processing personal data for patients and staff.

You must be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation to this to your line manager.

Any data breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer.

All enquiries from the media must be referred to a Director.

Health and Safety

All employees have a statutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazards as soon as they are identified.

All staff must contribute to the management of risk. This requires them to assess the risk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risks identified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses.

All building occupied by staff are non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in the building. Staff who smoke or vape outside the buildings should cover their uniform.

Flexibility Statement

The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject to amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Received a basic education
• English Language GCSE at grade C or above or equivalent

Desirable

• Hold ECDL or other IT qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Excellent keyboard skills
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office
• Understand patient confidentiality
• Experience of managing an e-mail account
• Be confident to speak to people both in person and on the telephone.
• Be non-judgemental
• Flexible and able to adapt to change
• Able to prioritise workload
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
• Have worked in a team
• Have experience of face to face or telephone contact with the public

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne or another clinical system
• Experience of audio typing
• Demonstrate and understanding of data protection
• Understand READ coding
• Have worked in a health setting
• Have a clinical background

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Whalebridge Practice

Address

Great Western Surgery

Farriers Close

Swindon

SN1 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sparcells-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)