Salaried GP

The post holder will make themselves available to undertake

a variety of duties including surgery consultation, telephone consultations and

queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions

and dealing with queries.

Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to

presenting problems whether self-referred or referred from other health care

workers within the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients with

undifferentiated and undiagnosed problem

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs

of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients in

line with current practice disease management protocols.

are a GP practice based in New Barnet with 9600 patients. There are 3 partners

and 3 salaried GPs.

Responsible to: Partners

Days of Work: to be decided

Hours of Work: up to 6 sessions a week

Location: Addington Medical Centre, 46

Role Summary: The post-holder will provide

general medical services managing 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

Probation Period: 6 months

Contract type: permeant

Notice Period: 6 weeks

Annual Leave: 6 weeks pro rota

Study Leave: one week pro rota

Main purpose of the

role: To support the GP partners, to

manage the clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to

take part in leading on key disease areas, assist in developing appropriate

healthcare services for a diverse, patient list and teaching and training.

In accordance with the practice

timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to

undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies,

telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home,

checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient

test results, patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance

Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral letters NHS/private, paperwork

and correspondence in a timely manner;

Making professional, autonomous

decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred

from other health care workers within the organisation;

Recording clear and contemporaneous

I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;

Collecting data for audit purposes;

Compiling and issuing

computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Prescribing in accordance with

locally agreed or national guidelines.

In general the post-holder will be

expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated

with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities with the

Teaching and training of doctors and

nurses;

Awareness of and compliance with all

relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data

protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.

A commitment to life-long learning

and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice;

Keep a portfolio;

Contributing to evaluation/audit and

clinical standard setting within the organisation;

Contributing to the development of

computer-based patient records;

Attending training, Practice

Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where

appropriate.

In the course of 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.

The

post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others

health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety

Using personal security systems

within the workplace according to practice guidelines;

Identifying the risks involved in

work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those

risks;

Making effective use of training to

update knowledge and skills;

Using appropriate infection control

procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from

hazards;

Reporting potential risks

identified.

The

post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers

Acting in a way that recognises the

importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent

with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation;

Respecting the privacy, dignity,

needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues;

addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses

and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development

requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training

programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training

Addington Medical Centre is a dedicated and enthusiastic

team of 3 Partners, 3 Salaried doctors, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Health care

assistant, and a large reception and administrative team. We are part of a very

active Primary Care Network (PCN) and benefit from the support of Pharmacists, Care coordinators, Social prescribers, Physiotherapy, Mental health

practitioners and Nursing Associates.

As a practice we have regular team meetings, and have low home

visiting due to access to Rapid Response.

Free on site parking.

List size over 9600 patients - CQC rated good in all areas.

Consistently high QOF achievers, offering a range of enhanced

services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic , proactive, and forward

Qualifications

Essential: - Post graduate qualification in General Practice MRCGP/MRCP; - Full registration with GMC

Desirable: - EMIS Web