Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
highly motivated GPs to join North Cumbria Primary Care Limited working in a
salaried role on either a full time or part time basis in the Workington GP
Practice.
We have recently transitioned to
the Modern General Practice model and we now operate a total triage system to
provide better access for our patients and are committed to continuous
improvement. We are developing new ways
of working to streamline our admin work and ensure responsibilities are shared
out equitably.
You
will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of
medical services to the practice population. The role will include a variety of
clinical sessions including pre bookable appointments both face 2 face and
telephone, clinical triage, Duty Doctor and home visiting sessions.
You will be supported by our excellent clinical
and administrative team who are very friendly, hard working, competent,
experienced and approachable and would make any new GP feel very welcome.
We offer a certificate of sponsorship
(Tier 2)
Main duties of the job
Undertake a variety of clinical sessions
including face to face and telephone consultations and queries, visiting
patients in their own homes, work as part of our clinical triage team and Duty
Doctor.
Provide high quality medical services to
patients registered with the practice
Provide a full range of services in line with
the requirements of the GMS contract and Enhanced Services contract
Be expected to undertake all the duties and
responsibilities associated with a GP working in Primary Care
Assessing the health needs of patients with undifferentiated
and undiagnosed problems, making autonomous, professional decisions in relation
to presenting problems
Practice evidence-based medicine
Prescribe and administer medicines in accordance
with the Medicines Management procedures.
Complete referrals where appropriate including
any suggested diagnostic testing and report on results to patients as required.
Provide clinical support for colleagues
including assisting with the mentoring of training colleagues, respond to
queries from Nursing team
Screening patients for disease risk factors and
early signs of illness
Undertake relevant administrative and
non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of medical services.
Contribute to the development and implementation
of practice standard operating procedures
About us
North Cumbria Primary Care
Limited is an innovative not for profit social enterprise, established to
create a network of practices which sustains and supports the development of
general practices across the local area.
Workington locality is unusual in
that we are a one Practice PCN. This means we are able to work effectively to
address the needs of our local population. We are a cohesive practice with a
friendly working environment and offer a supportive induction programme.
We have recently transitioned to
the Modern General Practice model and we now operate a total triage system to
provide better access for our patients and are committed to continuous
improvement. We are developing new ways
of working to streamline our admin work and ensure responsibilities are shared
out equitably.
As a training practice we support
Trainee ACPs, Student Nurses and GP Trainees and would be very keen to support
an incoming GP to develop as a GP trainer.
We run a well-established home
visiting service for our patients and have our own Frail Elderly team,
supported by our own Geriatrician.
We have a daily nurse led minor
injuries service.
The practice serves a population
of over 33,000 patients and have a committed clinical and non-clinical team of:
GPs
Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioners
Paramedic
Practice Nurses
HCAs
Minor Injuries Nurse
Medicines Hub
Frailty Team
Mental Health Practitioner
MSK First Contact Practitioner
Personalised Care Team
Reception and Administration Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties, but not limited to include:
Attend practice meetings and other clinical
meetings when required.
Maintain good medical practice and clinical care
by undertaking appropriate educational and training to allow the continued
development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to modern primary.
Participating in the clinical audit programme.
Respond and reflect on personal practice through
appraisal, patient complaint and SEA.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB
- Completion of General Practitioner training CCT
- Full GMC Registration
- Possess the right to work in the UK and be on the performers register
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a GP
- Effective time management
- Ability to follow clinical guidelines, policies and procedures
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- EMIS clinical system
- GP Training
Personal attributes
Essential
- Positive attitude, self-motivated
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work with a team and independently
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
Other requirements
Essential
- Full clean driving licence
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
James Street Group Practice
Address
Workington Primary Care Centre
Workington Community Hospital
Park Lane, Workington
Cumbria
CA14 2EW