Salaried GP
Market Lavington Surgery
The closing date is 20 May 2024
Job summary
This post requires the holder to have an excellent understanding of and identification with the ethos of the Practice and to demonstrate this in their professional behaviour and their dealings with the public. The post holder is directly responsible to the Practice Manager for all organisational and administrative issues and the Partners for all clinical issues. The post-holder will provide personal medical services, managing a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract and additional enhanced services where appropriate
In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
We are a small but busy rural Practice operating in Wiltshire, with a proactive involvement in a successful Primary Care Network. We actively participate in shared initiatives such as a Leg Club, Older Persons Team, Physician Associate Programme, First-Contact Physio Team and an effective Covid Vaccination Program.
We have a positive working atmosphere with regular social events. We are a dynamic team who communicate well and adapt to change responsively.
Our PCN comprises 4 GP Practices, delivering patient centred care to circa 30,000 residents. By working together in a Network, each Practice is able to offer a wider range of services, giving patients faster and more efficient access to the right care and support.
The Devizes PCN is a progressive organisation with a positive and pro-active team culture. We strive to ensure that our colleagues feel well supported both operationally and developmentally. We look forward to hearing from candidates who will thrive within this environment.
The NHS pension scheme is available at the Practice with an opt out option if required.
Date posted
16 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1912-24-0000
Job locations
91 High Street
Market Lavington
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 4AQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To record clear and contemporaneous computer based consultation notes to agreed standards using Systm One
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing counselling and health education
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
Other Responsibilities within the Organisation
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data
Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students and GP registrars in the practice.
Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing staff.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation 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 the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health and Safety
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hand hygiene standards for self and others
Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment.
Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
Maintenance of own clean working environment
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and container use
Maintenance of sterile environments
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional Development
In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the postholder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage 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 peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to the Implementation of Services
The post-holder will:
Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
Support practice in collation of information for QOF
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Participate in audit where appropriate. Other Skills/Attributes Required
Excellent keyboard skills and be confident using technology and clinical systems
Excellent written and spoken communications skills
The ability to work in a highly confidential environment
The ability to stay calm under pressure
Professional personal presentation
Able to remain courteous but firm when dealing with difficult patients/situations
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and good at time-keeping
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Highly self-motivated and directed
Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and in line with the defined needs of the Practice Infection Control
It is expected that the post holder will promote and adhere to safe working practices which will ensure that risk of infection both to the post holder and others, is minimised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To record clear and contemporaneous computer based consultation notes to agreed standards using Systm One
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing counselling and health education
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
Other Responsibilities within the Organisation
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data
Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students and GP registrars in the practice.
Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing staff.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation 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 the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health and Safety
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hand hygiene standards for self and others
Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment.
Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
Maintenance of own clean working environment
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and container use
Maintenance of sterile environments
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional Development
In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the postholder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage 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 peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to the Implementation of Services
The post-holder will:
Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
Support practice in collation of information for QOF
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Participate in audit where appropriate. Other Skills/Attributes Required
Excellent keyboard skills and be confident using technology and clinical systems
Excellent written and spoken communications skills
The ability to work in a highly confidential environment
The ability to stay calm under pressure
Professional personal presentation
Able to remain courteous but firm when dealing with difficult patients/situations
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and good at time-keeping
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Highly self-motivated and directed
Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and in line with the defined needs of the Practice Infection Control
It is expected that the post holder will promote and adhere to safe working practices which will ensure that risk of infection both to the post holder and others, is minimised.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in General Practice MRCGP/MRCP
- Completion of GP vocational Training
- Full registration with GMC and a recognised medical defence organisation
- If appointed to post, the SGP must also be registered and approved on the Medical Performers List
- Pre-employment checks all SGPs will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to being approved to join the Medical Performers list
Desirable
- Family Planning
- Coil Fitting/Contraceptive Implants
- 8-week baby checks
Experience
Essential
- Completion of vocational training.
- Commitment to professional development/peer group learning.
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to contribute to multi-professional working.
- Ability to work well within a Practice team.
- Evidence of accountability.
- Experience of contribution working with Partners towards QOF
Desirable
- Safeguarding lead
- Minor surgery experience
- Knowledge of IT clinical systems.
- Understanding of the principles of audit.
- Understanding of issues involved in working across interface between primary and secondary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in General Practice MRCGP/MRCP
- Completion of GP vocational Training
- Full registration with GMC and a recognised medical defence organisation
- If appointed to post, the SGP must also be registered and approved on the Medical Performers List
- Pre-employment checks all SGPs will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to being approved to join the Medical Performers list
Desirable
- Family Planning
- Coil Fitting/Contraceptive Implants
- 8-week baby checks
Experience
Essential
- Completion of vocational training.
- Commitment to professional development/peer group learning.
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to contribute to multi-professional working.
- Ability to work well within a Practice team.
- Evidence of accountability.
- Experience of contribution working with Partners towards QOF
Desirable
- Safeguarding lead
- Minor surgery experience
- Knowledge of IT clinical systems.
- Understanding of the principles of audit.
- Understanding of issues involved in working across interface between primary and secondary care
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Market Lavington Surgery
Address
91 High Street
Market Lavington
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 4AQ
Employer's website
https://www.marketlavingtonsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Market Lavington Surgery
Address
91 High Street
Market Lavington
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 4AQ
Employer's website
https://www.marketlavingtonsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Date posted
16 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1912-24-0000
Job locations
91 High Street
Market Lavington
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 4AQ
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