Job summaryDue to relocation we have an exciting opportunity for a salaried GP to join our friendly, well organised, semi rural GMS practice in the Staffordshire Moorlands for 4 sessions per week (Monday and Tuesday).
We are a long established practice with a very enthusiastic, highly trained and efficient team who are all committed to providing the best possible care for our patients. We are situated in a purpose built Primary Care Centre, with private parking available and a list size of 10,800 patients.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality care in a modern setting with a strong emphasis on continuity, innovation, and team wellbeing.
We are part of the high achieving and successful Leek and Biddulph Primary Care Network.
We believe in the importance of continuous professional development and encourage our staff to stay at the forefront of medical advancements. As a result, we offer a supportive environment that fosters growth and learning. We hold regular practice meetings.
Main duties of the jobProvision of General Medical Services, Enhanced Services and work with the Primary Care Network, in accordance with the GMS and other practice contracts.
A working day will include a variety of duties, including face to face consultations, telephone consultations and queries, home visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Provide high quality patient care, excellent communication with patients and carers, effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
About us- Our current clinical team consists of 5 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Diabetic Nurse Specialist, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Health Care Support Workers, 1 Paramedic Practitioner (PCN team consists of Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians, Mental Health Workers, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators)
- Teaching/Training practice with foundation doctors and GP trainees
- Keele Research practice
- High QOF/QIF achievement
- CQC rating as "Good"
- Full range of administrative support staff including clinical co-ordinators
- EMIS Web clinical system and Docman 10 (training will be provided if needed)
- 6 Weeks annual leave plus 1 week study leave
- Limited home visiting required
Job responsibilitiesThe 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:
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor roles
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training.
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.
- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Qualified General Practitioner with live GMC Registration
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
