Job summary
If you are
an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated Salaried GP looking to work
in a large forward thinking, innovative practice. Then we have an excellent
opportunity for you. Library House Surgery is situated in the market town of Chorley,
Lancashire. We deliver care to 17,000 patients via our team of 7 G.P partners, 4 ANPs, 6 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs and many other support staff.
Chorley, the 5th largest district in Lancashire, has a population of just over 118,000. Less than 10 minutes by car to the M61, M6 and M65 and with direct trains to Preston, Bolton and Manchester. Chorley is an ideal location for young, professional families.
Main duties of the job
Minimum of 4 sessions
We have an excellent opportunity for you. That
is if you want to work in a practice that will ensure that you have an
excellent work life balance and is constantly working to improve the GP
workload that for many has become unsustainable and unrewarding.
All GPs have BMA recommended 15 minute consultations, with 12 patients per session. A patient list equivalent of 250 patients per session worked, with workflow including path labs, documents, scripts and associated paperwork.
About us
We are the largest single site, GP practice in Chorley and South Ribble with a little over 17,000 patients. We operate out of a purpose built building on the edge of Chorley town centre, with 23 consultation rooms and a large treatment room which is used for minor surgery. We are a dedicated training practice and regularly host ST2, ST3 doctors alongside FY2 doctors.
The workforce is made up of 7G.P partners, 4 ANPs, 6 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs and a large support staff. The day to day management of the practice is overseen by a Practice Business Manager, supported by a wider management team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 as workload and staffing levels:
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, undertake telephone triage 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
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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 instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
q. Support the training of medical students 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
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)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP/nMRCGP
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- General understanding of the GMS contract
- Excellent communication skills - written and oral
- Flexible and motivated
- Effective time management
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Desirable
- Minimum two years experience as a Salaried GP
- Experience of CCG initiatives
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
Library House Surgery
Address
Avondale Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 2AD