Salaried GP

Job title: Salaried GP

Line manager: Practice Manager

Accountable to: The Partners - Clinically, Practice Manager Administratively

Job summary. 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

The

delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

Generic

prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective

management of long-term conditions

Processing

of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, lab reports,

Workflow documents, repeat prescription requests and other associated

administrative tasks

Any

private work done during the working day i.e. PMAs, medical reports, will be

carried as part of normal duties and all fees received for such remain the

property of the Practice

accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make themselves

available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations,

video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, covering urgent care

duties and visiting patients at home

Maintain

accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and

guidance

Working

collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere

to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute

to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality

initiatives within the practice

Accept

delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF

Attend

and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute

effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including;

clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

Ensure

compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare

and complete the revalidation process

Commit

to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development

across the practice team

Support

the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making

recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review

and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

Encourage

collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture

of continuous improvement at all times

In

general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties

and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care

2 Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP

in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured

approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

This document may be amended following consultation with the

post holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the practice and the

individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender

existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the practice.

General Information

All staff at The Nile Practice have a duty to conform to the

The post holder will maintain appropriate confidentiality of

information relating to the Practice, individuals and patient information. The

post holder will be expected to comply with all aspects of the GDPR and other

current legislation.

The Nile Practice is committed to achieving equality of

opportunity for all staff and for those who access our services. You must work

in accordance with equal opportunities policies/procedures and promote the

equality and diversity agenda of the Practice.

6 Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection

The post holder is expected to comply with Practice

Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner

as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all

personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve

it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and

improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for

this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities

to improve quality and share good practice.

This practice continually strives to improve work processes

which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service

provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone

counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve

our service delivery and enhance patient care.

The post holder has responsibility for the timely and

accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with

Practice policy, including email documents and with regard to the GDPR, The

Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

The Nile Practice committed to supporting and promoting

opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You

have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your

team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with

health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and

Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act

1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory

legislation.

10 Safeguarding

The practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff

to share its commitment.

The security of the practice is the responsibility of all

personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any

suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances

are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure

that restricted areas remain effectively secured.

Assist

with safeguarding for both children and vulnerable adults using local guidance

and referral criteria

Understand

basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence,

vulnerable adults, substance misuse and addictive behaviour

The Nile Practice is a friendly, well-established practice providing high-quality care to our local community. We have a list size of around 10,000 patients across 3 sites, Cheslyn Hay, Cannock and Hednesford. Our current team includes 2 Partners, 4 ANP's, a multidisciplinary team including Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, Mental Health Counsellor, Physiotherapist and Social Prescriber.

Qualifications

Experience

Essential Criteria