Job summary
NTGP has a fantastic opportunity for a salaried GP to join our multi-disciplinary team. The position will require GP sessions from both locations (on different days). We are flexible with sessions available and looking for a GP to cover 2 sessions per week.

You will be consulting with patients using face to face, telephone & via e-consultation methods. Our practice provides a total triage service for all our patients, this will include duty doctor days and home visits on a rota basis.

You will be responsible for the provision of medical services to our patient population managing a caseload dealing with a wide range of health needs. You will be supporting & supported by the wide range of clinical and non-clinical team within the practice.

We may close the advert if we have higher number of applicants before deadline date.

Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
To act at all times in accordance with the precepts of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
To assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
To screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
To provide counselling and health education as appropriate.
To record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
To prescribe, in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary, all local and national guidelines, appropriately for the presenting condition.
To provide support for other clinicians such as nurses, nurse practitioners and health care assistants including the signing of prescriptions where appropriate.

About us
We are large forward thinking practice of 15,000+ patients, providing quality healthcare and outcomes for our patients in the North Trafford area. We operate from two sites Chester Road and Seymour Grove.

The team at NTGP comprises of 3 GP Partners, 8 Salaried GPs, 1 Physician Associates, 3 Pharmacists, 1 FCP and 6 Nursing staff along with non-clinical team of 30+ staff led by the Business Manager.

Our practices have been rated as Good by CQC and we take pride in delivering quality care to our patients and have a strong training and personal development ethos. We are part of North Trafford Primary Care Network,

We are using EMIS Web and DOCMAN as our clinical system along with Ask My GP to provide digital platform to our patients.

Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations with patients of all ages
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses
• Prescribe medications and review ongoing treatments
• Manage patients with complex or long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, COPD)
• Make referrals to secondary care and other services when necessary

Patient Care & Safety

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records
• Follow safeguarding procedures for vulnerable patients
• Ensure high standards of care in line with NHS guidelines
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical governance

Practice Involvement

• Work collaboratively with nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals
• Participate in practice meetings and multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions

Administrative Duties

• Review test results, prescriptions, and hospital letters
• Manage correspondence and follow-up tasks

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner
• GMC registration
• NHS National Performers List registration
• Medical defence organisation registration

Desirable

• EMIS Web & DOCMAN experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of practising as a GP in the UK.
• Excellent clinical communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to the delivery of high quality clinical care within a framework of Clinical Governance.
• Awareness of local Safeguarding policies and relevant legislative guidance.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of NHS primary care and community services.
• Integrated approach to team working and a willingness to fully participate in Practice Meetings.
• Good presentation skills and the ability to share good practice
• Proof of vaccination and immunity status in accordance with the Department of Health guidelines.
• Driving licence
• Willingness to travel
• Enhanced DRB clearance

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation
Essential

• To be aware of, and comply with, all relevant practice policies/guidelines. e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and GDPR
• Ensuring up to date yearly appraisals
• To support the primary health care team in all quality initiatives, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework, the Care Quality Commission registration and others as may arise from time to time.
• To attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• To work collaboratively with other members of the Primary Health Care Team, including participating in multi-disciplinary meetings, significant event analyses and other activities in the interest of individual and team development and improved care of patients.
• To maintain an interest in the practice programme for training and education, and contribute effectively to the educational development of learners who may (at different times) be attached to the practice.

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.