Job summary
Here is an opportunity to become part of our friendly and supportive team to help provide great care for our 16,000 patients.
3-4 sessions per week, contrated for 3 months
Main duties of the job
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 PMS 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.
About us
We are looking for the right candidate who is willing to join in and contribute to our practice.
We are a friendly and supportive practice based in Birtley with 16,000 patients. We have a very large team of clinical and non-clinical staff, including 13 GP's, Mental health Practitioner, 2.5 Pharmacists, Pharmacy Tech.
We consult using EMIS web system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sessions are made up of fourteen appointments including face to face and telephone appointments.
GP home visits are conducted as required for care home and palliative patients.
Additional Duties
General admin including referrals, correspondence, lab results, prescriptions, and document processing.
One duty doctor session per week, dealing with on the day requests, queries and emergencies and working with our care coordinators.
Attendance at clinical meetings.
Contract / QOF / audit work as and when required.
Insurance reports and other non-GMS work for patients as required.
Ensure Mandatory training is kept up to date.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the
- General Practitioner Register.
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of
- Completion of Training) (CCT)
- DBS clearance
Desirable
- Evidence of further postgraduate educational
- activities in relevant fields
- Evidence of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK.
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
- Be on the medical performers list.
- Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality
- and Outcome Framework (QOF).
- Annual appraisal and revalidation, when appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of independent working in General Practice
- Experience of supporting service change
- Evidence of participation in QOF
- Evidence of participation in Audit
- Additional qualifications in a specialist area or training and teaching, clinical diplomas.
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
Birtley Medical Group
Address
Durham Road
Birtley
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 2QT