Job summary
Fixed Term 12 months - Salaried GP - 6 sessions per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Salaried GP to join our practice on a 12 month fixed term basis.
You would be joining a successful practice, committed to quality and innovation and as a valued member of the team your voice will be heard as we pride ourselves on continual improvement and excellent clinical care.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as autonomous practitioners 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-holders 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.
About us
Oaklands Medical Centre is a growing 11,800+ patient practice in the semi-rural market town of Middlewich, Cheshire, located close to the M6 motorway.
As a practice we have high patient satisfaction scores, and a good CQC report. We have a supportive clinical team that includes a Pharmacy team who provide chronic disease management, drug titration clinics and post discharge medication reviews. The practice is also supported by a MSK Practitioner, a team of Care Coordinator's, along with a comprehensive reception & administration team.
Committed to training future GPs.
We are an active member of SMASH Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
f. On a rotational basis and duty doctor roles
g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
p. Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
q. Support the training from all clinical disciplines
r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Secondary Responsibilities
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)
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of EMIS and Docman
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of CCG initiatives
Experience
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Oaklands Medical Centre
Address
St. Anns Walk
Middlewich
Cheshire
CW10 9BE