Salaried GP or locum - fixed term to March 2027

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

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

a.

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b.

The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c.

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d.

Effective management of long-term

conditions

e.

To clinically examine and assess

patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan

clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a

timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines

f.

Prioritise health

problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent

or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

g.

To support

patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles

and apply principles of self-care

h.

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including

referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

i.

Review medications

following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local

care pathways

j.

Support the

delivery of anticipatory care plans

k.

On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

l.

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good

practice, policy and guidance

m.

Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

n.

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines

and the audit process

o.

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous

improvement and quality initiatives within the

practice

p.

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or

the QOF

q.

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

r.

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the

practice including; clinical

governance, training, financial management and

HR

s.

Be aware of your

duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to

practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding

t.

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

u.

Prepare and

complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

v.

Prepare and complete the revalidation process

w.

Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing

professional development across the practice

team

x.

Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

y.

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the

practice, making recommendations to

enhance income and reduce expenditure

z.

Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

aa.

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff

regularly, promoting a culture of

continuous improvement at all times

bb.

To be an integral

part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and

multi-disciplinary team

cc.

There may be, on

occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon

factors such as workload and staffing levels

In addition

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

a.

Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b.

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and

patient care

c.

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events

applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

d.

Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes

e.

Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in

area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the

multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary

You will be joining a forward-thinking General Practice with

motivated multi-disciplinary teams of both administrative and healthcare

professional colleagues. Horizon Healthcare operates a "Primary Care

Consultant" model for our team of GPs giving value to the individual and

propelling them into a learning environment where they will have the constant

support of an on-call partner. Administrative duties are considerably reduced

by our other in-house specialist teams. Horizon Healthcare has a list

size of 29,600 plus patients and offer competitive rates of pay based on

experience and skill levels.

Experience

Desirable: - Minimum of two years as a salaried GP; - Experience of medicines management; - Experience of CCG initiatives

Other requirements

Qualifications

Clinical knowledge and other skills