GP Salaried

Job summary

GPs are often the initial point of contact for patients’ health concerns.

They provide care considering a patient’s physical, emotional, and social well-being.

GPs treat a range of common and chronic illnesses, managing long-term conditions to keep patients healthy.

They refer patients to hospitals or specialists for more complex conditions or urgent treatments.

GPs work within communities, building relationships with patients and understanding their local context.

GPs are involved in promoting good health, preventing illness, and initiating treatments.

They work as part of a wider healthcare team to discuss and coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of highly effective medical care to the population
• Provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Clinically examine & assess patient needs from a physiological & psychological perspective. Plan clinical care, referring patients to services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice & local guidelines
• Prescribing, adhering to local & national guidance
• Prioritise health problems. Intervene appropriately including initiation of effective emergency care
• Manage long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles
• Review medications, following appropriate policies
• Maintain accurate clinical records along with good practice, policy & guidance
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Deliver anticipatory care plans
• Commit to the implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific areas of QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings
• Apply current legislation, adhere to practice policies & procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Comply with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of providing home visits
• Minimum of 12 months as a salaried GP
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice

Desirable criteria

• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Eligibility – essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Personal qualities – essential criteria

• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Polite and confident
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Effectively utilise resources

Desirable criteria

Familiar with:

• EMIS
• Docman
• Word
• Excel

Qualifications – essential criteria

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
• JCPTGP

Desirable criteria

• Clinical trainer or supervisor qualification

Knowledge & skills – essential criteria

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice

Desirable criteria

• Experience of medicines management Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service

About us

The Practice currently cares for 8,500+ patients cared for by a team of 3 Partners, 2 salaried GPs, an ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, a Practice Pharmacist, HCAs and a mix of 10 reception/admin staff.

We are part of East Elmbridge PCN, along with 6 neighbouring practices.

We are a training practice and delight in welcoming new students. We also hold monthly staff meetings, open to all staff.

Located in East Molesey, Surrey, with parking provided.

Situated near to Hampton Court Palace and the river Thames, with a wealth of cultural and social venues.

We are looking for a candidate that shares our ethos and able to start as soon as possible working 4-6 sessions per week

Benefits package

• Competetive salary
• NHS pension
• 6 weeks annual leave & bank holidays pro-rata
• 1 week study leave pro-rata