Salaried GP fixed term maternity cover

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;

Compiling and issuing

computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written

prescriptions whenever possible);

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.

Main purpose of the role.To support the five GP partners, to manage a busy

and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity

to take part in leading on key disease areas, monitoring trends in treatment, staff

training and prescribing, assisting

assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient

list, practice based commissioning, patient participation and health promotion.

This is a GMS Practice.

Clinical responsibilities.

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.

Out-of-hours OOH as agreed by the partnership.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and

repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible;

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 Practice.

Teaching and training of doctors and nurses.

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant

practice policies and 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 and 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.

Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and

written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and

receives the designated funding e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns,

annual QOF audit etc.

Join a well-established, supportive GP practice in the heart of Perry Barr. Tower Hill Partnership Medical Practice is a busy 5 Partner NHS practice at 433 Walsall Road, Birmingham B42 1BT, serving a patient population of around 18,500. The practice offers a broad range of services, including diagnostic and screening procedures, family planning, maternity and midwifery services, treatment of disease/disorder/injury, and minor surgical procedures.

We are a 5-partner training practice with additional salaried GPs and visiting trainees, creating a dynamic environment with opportunities for learning, development, and collaborative working. Training for supervision of students can also be offered within the post.

The practice provides extended access appointments, with weekday opening up to 8pm on selected days, helping us deliver flexible, patient-centred care.

Why work with us?

Qualifications

Desirable: - Evidence of continued professional development; - MRCGP; - Experience of teaching undergraduate students; - Palliative care

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working with EMIS Web; - Adaptability to change; - Service Development