Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established team committed to delivering high-quality patient care within a welcoming and collaborative environment.

The role comprises 4-6 sessions per week, worked across two or three days. One working day will be allocated to on-call responsibilities. The third working day, where required, will be agreed in line with practice requirements and the successful candidate's availability.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the future of general practice and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Informal visits to the practice are warmly encouraged. Please contact Dawn Jackson, Practice Manager, to arrange a visit.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: dawn.jackson2@haltongp.nhs.uk

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 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
rookvale Practice serves a population of approximately 8,700 patients and is based in Runcorn, Cheshire with excellent motorway links to Manchester, Liverpool, and North Wales.

We operate a Total Triage model, supporting safe, efficient, and timely access to care for our patients.

Our experienced and supportive clinical team includes:

• 10 GPs
• 1 Clinical Pharmacist
• 2 Practice Nurses
• 1 Nursing Associate
• ARRS roles, including a Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician, and Mental Health Practitioner
• 2 GP Assistants

This is supported by 13 friendly and dedicated reception and administration staff.

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 primary care 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. Work 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
• m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• 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 always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of the primary care contract

Desirable

• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

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.

Brookvale Practice is an equal opportunities employer.