Salaried GP - Maternity Cover

To work collaboratively with the Partners and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality general medical services, managing a varied clinical caseload while contributing to the continuous development of safe, effective, and patient-centred healthcare services for our diverse practice population.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The post

accordance with the practice timetable, undertake a variety of duties including

surgery consultations, urgent appointments, telephone consultations, clinical

queries, triage and clinical decision-making.

diagnose and manage acute presentations and same day care requirements within

agreed clinical pathways.

and process repeat prescriptions and respond to associated prescription

queries.

referral letters (NHS and private)

professional and autonomous clinical decisions in relation to presenting

problems whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals.

accurate, clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation records in accordance

with agreed standards.

contribute clinical data for audit and quality improvement purposes.

in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance.

in safeguarding processes and identify safeguarding concerns appropriately.

all duties expected of a GP working within primary care appropriate to the

role.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE PRACTICE

The post

to the teaching, support and development of doctors, nurses and wider clinical

teams where appropriate.

awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and procedures

including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC

standards and Quality and Outcomes Framework requirements.

commitment to lifelong learning, reflective practice and evidence-based

medicine.

professional appraisal and development portfolio.

to audit, evaluation and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

development and effective use of electronic patient records.

training, Practice meetings and events organised by the Practice or external

agencies as appropriate.

timescales and deadlines for audits and contractual returns to support

achievement of practice quality standards and contractual requirements.

In the course

of carrying out duties, the post holder may have access to confidential

information relating to patients, carers, practice staff and other healthcare

professionals.

All such

information must be treated as strictly confidential and handled in accordance

with Practice policies, UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and professional

obligations.

Patients

entrust the Practice with sensitive information and all staff are expected to

respect patient confidentiality and maintain professional standards at all

times.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The post

holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health,

Health and Safety procedures.

workplace security systems appropriately.

and managing risks within daily work activities.

infection prevention and control procedures.

a safe and tidy working environment.

accidents, incidents and near misses in accordance with Practice procedures.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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equality, diversity and inclusion across the Practice

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

accordance with Practice policies and current legislation.

equitable access and inclusive patient care.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The post

Holder will

continued professional development and fulfil appraisal and revalidation

in annual performance and development reviews.

responsibility for maintaining professional registration and competency.

learning and development activities across the Practice where appropriate.

QUALITY AND CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

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to clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management activities.

in Significant Event Analysis and learning reviews.

individual and team performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

collaboratively with external organisations and multidisciplinary teams.

manage workload, time and resources while contributing positively to team

performance.

COMMUNICATION

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effectively and professionally with colleagues and external agencies.

sensitively and effectively with patients and carers.

and support alternative communication needs where required.

to effective multidisciplinary working.

CONTRIBUTION TO SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

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Practice policies, standards and guidance consistently.

in audit and service improvement activities.

Partners and the Management Team to achieve agreed standards, performance

measures and objectives.

implementation of new policies, procedures and service developments in line

with NHS England, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and relevant legislation.

Medical Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All staff and

post holders are expected to understand their safeguarding responsibilities,

maintain appropriate training and act in accordance with local safeguarding

procedures and Practice policies.

Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single

practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in

Whitstable. There are 23 equity GP partners looking after over 45,500 patients. There are also 17 Allied Health Professionals

directly employed Clinical Pharmacy Team, Older Persons Practitioners, Social

Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists and Mental Health

Practitioners.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary

Care. We are a training practice and run

various in house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology,

Physical Therapies and Audiology together with further community contracts, a

Day Surgery Suite and an Urgent Treatment Centre with digital x-ray.

Experience

Desirable: - Understanding of the pressures faced by GPs and healthcare teams.; - Ability to offer support within a clinical team and share learning points.

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualified GP; - Current GMC Registration; - Appropriate representation with a recognised Medical Defence Organisation.