Job summary
Knockin
Medical Centre is a rural practice with a diverse population of 4000 patient spanning
North Shropshire with a small number in Wales.
We
recently ranked second in the West Midlands in a patient satisfaction survey.
We provide 15minute appointments and our small size lends itself to improved
patient continuity. Our administrative team are friendly and supportive to
patients and clinicians which improves the quality of care provided. Our aim is
to quickly adapt systems to evolve to the ever-changing landscape of
healthcare, but fundamentally retaining a personal service to patients.
We
will provide clinical and pastoral support, social opportunities, mentorship
and learning opportunities to help integration into our team. We are close to
the A5 and there is a private car park available to staff. Salary competitive,
with an excellent work / life balance.
Main duties of the job
Provision
of General Medical Services, Enhanced Services, and work with the Primary Care
Network, in accordance with the GMS and other practice contracts. Continuing
professional development opportunities, and regular practice meetings.
About us
Knockin
presently has 2 GP Partners and 1 Salaried GP. With a steadily increasing list
size, we are looking to add to our GP clinical team. There is a lead nurse, one
further registered nurse and one Health Care Assistant in post. As part of the
Shrewsbury Primary Care Network (rural) we are also supported by a social
prescriber, clinical pharmacist and a first point of contact physiotherapist as
well as a visiting paramedic service and Winter Illness Centre.
We
are a well-established team with a low turnover of staff. We welcome
prospective applicants in for an informal chat with the clinical team, admin
team, and a tour of the Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salaried
GP Job Plan
Purpose:
Core
activities and tasks you will be expected to undertake whilst you are working
at the practice include GP clinical appointments in the practice which will be
face to face or else over the telephone, home visits, medical examinations and
all other day to day clinical duties that a Doctor in the Practice undertakes.
You
are not required to be involved with other issues relating to the Practice
Management responsibilities such as maintenance of the practice premises nor
any practice business concerns.
Key
Responsibilities:
AREA
ASSOCIATED TASK/DUTY
General
medical services
Providing
healthcare and medical services to all patients
Participate
in extended access and Duty GP rota when scheduled.
Travel
within the practice area to attend home visits when required.
Dealing
with paperwork, correspondence and test results associated with patient care.
Providing
choice, for patients who are being referred to Secondary Care
Contemporaneous
notes should be recorded to ensure accurate details of patient care and in
accordance with recording data for the Quality & Outcomes Framework.
Participate
in and operate clinical governance methods and systems approved by the
Partnership or Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin ICS
Dealing
with medication queries raised by patients, along with prescribing and onward
referral to internal and external clinicians, where appropriate
Review,
action, and complete tasks that are received by other members of the clinical
and/or administration team that are pertinent to the effective care of
patients.
Follow-up
results, x-rays, and correspondence you have generated.
Working
relationships
Liaising
with other members of the Primary Care Health Team and other agencies as
appropriate, to ensure good relationships are maintained at all times with
patients, colleagues, and other agencies
Non-NHS
related work
Carry
out work considered outside the NHS, such as medical examinations, certificates
and reports etc, where the income is retained by the employer. All fees
received by you, by virtue of your position in the Practice, shall be paid to
the Practice.
Continuing
professional development
Maintaining
a high standard of care to patients by showing a commitment to continuing
professional development and by participation in clinical meetings and Practice
development days
Meetings
You
will participate in monthly Clinical Meetings to review careprovided
to a range of patients.
Other
Information:
Available
on Request.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You must be a fully qualified GP on the GP Performers
Experience
Desirable
- Previous GP experience is desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Knockin Medical Centre
Address
Knockin
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 8HL