Salaried GP

The post-holder will provide high-quality general medical services to the practice population, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.

About the practice

We are a

forward-thinking, supportive and innovative practice looking for an

enthusiastic Salaried GP to complement our team. This is an excellent

opportunity to help shape and develop the role at Chapelford Medical Centre,

ensuring we continue to provide high-quality care for our patients.

Approximately 8,300 registered

patients

SystmOne clinical system

Active involvement with WIN

PCN, enhanced services and local commissioning priorities

Competitive salary, generous

annual leave with BMA terms and conditions

Innovative practice with a

reputation for pushing the boundaries in how health can be delivered.

Excellent team spirit, a

helpful administrative team and free on-site parking

Diagnose and manage acute and

chronic conditions, integrating drug and non-drug treatment methods into

holistic management plans.

Support patients to adopt

health-promotion strategies that encourage healthy lifestyles and principles of

self-care.

Adhere to evidence-based best

practice and national guidelines when treating a wide range of clinical

conditions.

Maintain clear, accurate and

contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards after each patient

interaction within the practice clinical system.

Screen patients for disease

risk factors and early signs of disease.

Adopt the highest standards of

information governance, ensuring patient data is accessed, always shared and

stored safely and securely.

Meet with the practice team

regularly to provide clinical advice, share learning from local or regional

meetings and clinical incidents, and contribute to the clinical strategy of the

practice.

Provide advice, support and,

where required, clinical supervision to other members of the multidisciplinary

practice team.

Attend local or regional

clinical meetings on behalf of the practice when required.

to manage the priorities of key stakeholders, including the Primary Care

Network and Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Assist the practice in

fulfilling its contractual requirements and achieving key performance metrics,

including those specified in QOF, while identifying opportunities to improve

quality of care and patient experience.

GMC registration with a license

to practice and inclusion on the GP Performers List.

Commitment to safe, effective,

patient-centered care.

Excellent communication,

teamwork and organisational skills.

Ability to work independently

while contributing positively to the wider multidisciplinary team.

A proactive approach to quality

improvement, clinical governance and ongoing professional development.

Supplementary information

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking

treatment, patients entrust the practice with sensitive information relating 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 performing the duties

outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to

confidential information relating to patients, carers, practice staff, other

healthcare workers and the practice as a business organisation. All such

information must be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to

patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the

practice may only be disclosed to authorised persons in accordance with

practice policies, procedures and data-protection requirements.

All staff are required to

maintain complete confidentiality as a condition of employment. Any breach of

this requirement may lead to disciplinary action.

Health and safety

The post-holder will

assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security, as

defined in the Practice Health and Safety Policy. This includes:

Using personal security systems

within the workplace in accordance with practice guidelines.

Identifying risks involved in

work activities and undertaking those activities in a way that manages risk.

Making effective use of

training to update knowledge and skills.

Using appropriate

infection-control procedures and maintaining work areas in a tidy, safe and

hazard-free condition.

Reporting potential risks

identified.

All staff must be

aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at

Work etc. Act and the Display Screen Equipment Regulations.

Equality and diversity

The post-holder will

support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues

By

Acting in a way that recognises

the importance of peoples rights and is consistent with practice procedures,

policies and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy,

dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a welcoming and non-judgmental

manner that respects individual circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Quality

The post-holder will

strive to maintain quality within the practice by:

Alerting other team members to

issues of quality and risk.

Assessing their own performance

and taking accountability for their own actions.

Contributing to team

effectiveness by reflecting on individual and team activities and suggesting

ways to improve performance.

Working effectively with

individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively managing their own

time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder

should recognise 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.

Chapelford Medical Centre is a well-established GP practice based in Warrington with a patient list size of approximately 8,300 patients.

We are a progressive and innovative practice committed to delivering high standards of patient care within a supportive and collaborative environment. The practice uses the SystmOne clinical system and is actively involved in enhanced services and wider primary care development.

We pride ourselves on our excellent team culture, experienced administrative support team and commitment to staff wellbeing. The practice also offers flexible working arrangements and free on-site parking.

Qualifications

Essential: - GMC Registered