General Practitioner

4-8 sessions (2-4 days)a week.

BMA Safe Working Guidance applied to clinical rotas.

Share of group admin duties.

Allocated care home to help support the Frailty Team.

QI Projects.

Supporting the wider team.

JOB

DESCRIPTION

Title: Salaried GP with the option of a Partnership

Responsible

To: Partners (Clinically) and Practice Manager

Main

Purpose of the Post

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

Fordington Surgery protocols, policies, and guidelines.

& Responsibilities of the Post

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 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

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)

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 GP Registrars

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

In

addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

Participate in practice audits as requested

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery

and patient care, both at Practice and Locality level

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss

events applying a structured approach

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow

us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other

matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will

respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job

Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information

relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare

workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a

business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded

as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other

healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to

authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures

relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Personal/Professional

Development

In addition

to maintaining continued professional development, the post-holder will

participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of

This employment, such training to include

Participation in an annual individual performance review,

including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or

professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and

performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are

undertaking similar work.

Quality

The

post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own

actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on

own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance

the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet

patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The

post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within

The team and will strive to

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of

communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution

To the Implementation of Services

The

Post-holder will

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies,

standards and guidelines will affect own work. The list of responsibilities is

not exhaustive. The way tasks are executed is of paramount importance to the

smooth running of the surgery.

Person

Specification

& Training

Essential

We're a well-established, high performing practice in Dorchester serving

5,400 patients, renowned for excellent patient satisfaction and a collaborative

team environment. A

highly motivated and experienced team with a strong focus on quality care. Excellent

patient satisfaction scores reflecting our commitment to outstanding service. Opportunity

to progress to property-owning partnership, with full support to help you

transition. Characterful

premises in a beautiful Dorset location with easy access and excellent local

amenities.

Qualifications

Experience

Aptitude and Abilities