About the practice
We are a forward-thinking, supportive and innovative practice looking for an enthusiastic Salaried GP to complement our team. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape and develop the role at Chapelford Medical Centre, ensuring we continue to provide high-quality care for our patients.
What we offer
· Approximately 8,300 registered patients
· SystmOne clinical system
· Active involvement with WIN PCN, enhanced services and local commissioning priorities
· Competitive salary, generous annual leave with BMA terms and conditions
· Innovative practice with a reputation for pushing the boundaries in how health can be delivered.
· Excellent team spirit, a helpful administrative team and free on-site parking
Key responsibilities
· Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, integrating drug and non-drug treatment methods into holistic management plans.
· Support patients to adopt health-promotion strategies that encourage healthy lifestyles and principles of self-care.
· Adhere to evidence-based best practice and national guidelines when treating a wide range of clinical conditions.
· Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards after each patient interaction within the practice clinical system.
· Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of disease.
· Adopt the highest standards of information governance, ensuring patient data is accessed, always shared and stored safely and securely.
· Meet with the practice team regularly to provide clinical advice, share learning from local or regional meetings and clinical incidents, and contribute to the clinical strategy of the practice.
· Provide advice, support and, where required, clinical supervision to other members of the multidisciplinary practice team.
· Attend local or regional clinical meetings on behalf of the practice when required.
· Work with the Practice Manager to manage the priorities of key stakeholders, including the Primary Care Network and Integrated Care Board (ICB).
· Assist the practice in fulfilling its contractual requirements and achieving key performance metrics, including those specified in QOF, while identifying opportunities to improve quality of care and patient experience.
Person Specification
· GMC registration with a license to practice and inclusion on the GP Performers List.
· Commitment to safe, effective, patient-centered care.
· Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider multidisciplinary team.
· A proactive approach to quality improvement, clinical governance and ongoing professional development.
Supplementary information
Confidentiality
· In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust the practice with sensitive information relating to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
· In performing the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, practice staff, other healthcare workers and the practice as a business organisation. All such information must be regarded as strictly confidential.
· Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be disclosed to authorised persons in accordance with practice policies, procedures and data-protection requirements.
· All staff are required to maintain complete confidentiality as a condition of employment. Any breach of this requirement may lead to disciplinary action.
Health and safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security, as defined in the Practice Health and Safety Policy. This includes:
· Using personal security systems within the workplace in accordance with practice guidelines.
· Identifying risks involved in work activities and undertaking those activities in a way that manages risk.
· Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
· Using appropriate infection-control procedures and maintaining work areas in a tidy, safe and hazard-free condition.
· Reporting potential risks identified.
All staff must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act and the Display Screen Equipment Regulations.
Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues by:
· Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights and is consistent with practice procedures, policies and current legislation.
· Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
· Behaving in a welcoming and non-judgmental manner that respects individual circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice by:
· Alerting other team members to issues of quality and risk.
· Assessing their own performance and taking accountability for their own actions.
· Contributing to team effectiveness by reflecting on individual and team activities and suggesting ways to improve performance.
· Working effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needs.
· Effectively managing their own time, workload and resources.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
· Communicate effectively with other team members.
· Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
· Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Physicians: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
