Job summary
The Rame Group Practice is a practice that is thriving in what for others have been difficult times. We think outside the box. We have been running academic and commercial research for many years and have a strong international reputation for our work. We also run the dermatology service for Southeast Cornwall. Our GPs have opportunities you will not find elsewhere. We are a supportive, cohesive team who really do get on.

We are looking to recruit a permanent Salaried GP to join our friendly and forward thinking team working 4 - 6 sessions a week (Wed - Fri).

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:

• Covering regular 10 or 15 minutes pre booked GP Appointments
• Same day urgent appointments
• Cover on-call/triage duties
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of patient consultations using appropriate AI and clinical software
• Developing care plans for health in consultatoin wit patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Review Pathology Results
• Carry out home visits
• Engage in clinical meetings
• Support the education and supervision of medical students
• Engage in monthly clinical meetings
• Assist in clinical audits

About us
The Rame Group Practice is an innovative, forward thinking, friendly, welcoming and supportive practice, based in a modern, purpose-built health centre in Torpoint with a branch surgery on the Rame Peninsula.

Our organisation is led by a team of 8 dedicated GP Partners, a Business Partner and supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse and Emergency Care Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and a General Practice Assistant. We are also supported by a pharmacy team comprising Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and Physio team all serving 12,000 patients.

The clinical team is underpinned by a highly skilled and efficient administrative team that ensures the seamless operation of the practice. Together, our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing outstanding care and continually improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.

We have a thriving and growing dermatology service as well as a busy award-winning clinical trials team which is also expanding. We are a training practice and have GP registrars working with us, as well as a number of medical students on a rotational basis.

Rame has a proven track record of high QOF achievement and was rated GOOD across all domains by CQC at the last inspection.

Our practice culture values team members wellbeing and we seek to promote work life balance in these challenging times for general practice.

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:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS 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
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Working 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
• Participate in on-call rotations as required
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including: clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
• 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 adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

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

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office package software
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit
• Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

• Competent in the use of EMIS clinical software

Flexibility
Essential

• The post holder will be required to work across practices surgeries in Torpoint and on the Rame Peninsula and may be required to undertake home visits, so must be mobile and have 'Business use' motor insurance.

Desirable

• Awareness of Heidi AI software package

Qualifications
Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Inclusion on the NHS England performers list
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Evidence of continual professional development activities

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager Julie Sweet
Email: julie.sweet@nhs.net
Phone: 01752813277