An excitingopportunity to join a thriving, forward-thinking training practice in one ofHertfordshire's most desirable locations.
SouthStreet Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP (6-8sessions per week) to join our friendly and supportive clinical team. With apatient population of approximately 22,000 patients, we are a well-established,high-performing practice committed to delivering excellent patient care whilesupporting professional development and work-life balance.
WhyJoin Us?
Weare proud to be an accredited training practice with a strong reputation forteaching and mentoring the next generation of GPs. Whether you enjoy teachingor wish to develop educational interests, you will find a supportiveenvironment to do so.
Collaborativeand Supportive Team
Youwill work alongside experienced GP partners, salaried GPs, nurses, pharmacists,physician associates, first-contact practitioners and an excellentadministrative team. We believe in teamwork, open communication and sharedlearning.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will beinvolved in managing practice patients and will deal with a wide range ofhealth needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of carefor all registered and temporary patients. They will proactively contribute tothe Surgeries aim of providing Excellence in Healthcare.
About us
We provide services for about 22,000 patients and workclosely with the other local practices in Stort Valley and Villages PCN todevelop our vision for the future of Primary Care Services in this area.
We have an Investors in People Award and are committed tosupporting and developing our diverse team. We have many years of experienceand a strong reputation for teaching and training a wide range of staff andensuring they reach their potential.
Situated inthe heart of Bishop's Stortford, we benefit from outstanding transportconnections to London and Cambridge, which is known for its excellent primaryand secondary schools.
Job responsibilities
Ingeneral the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties andresponsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Inaccordance with the practice timetable the post holder will make him/herselfavailable to undertake a variety of duties including; surgery consultations,telephone consultations and queries, home visits, checking and signing repeatprescriptions, dealing with prescription queries, follow up investigationresults and complete paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Dutydoctor and urgent appointment team responsibilities, which will include an 8amstart and 6.30 finish on a rota basis.
Makingprofessional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.
Assessingthe healthcare needs of patients.
Screeningpatients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
Inconsultation with patients and in-line with current practice disease managementprotocols developing care plans for patients.
Providingcounselling and health education appropriate to GP consultations
Referringto other healthcare providers appropriately.
Recordingclear and accurate consultation notes to agreed standards, read-coding patientdata ensuring the highest level of data quality.
Collectingdata for audit purposes.
Compilingand issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions where possible).
Prescribingin accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) wheneverthis is clinically appropriate. Adhering to practice/local policies andguidelines in relation to prescribing.
Proactiveactions to ensure QOF data maximised.
Responsiblefor a personalized list of over 75 year old patients.
Willingnessand flexibility to embrace new clinical initiatives, protocols, enhancedservices etc. that may be instigated from time to time.
Showunderstanding and flexibility at times of increased patient demand and practicepressure.
Thepost holder is expected to have an awareness of and compliance to all relevantpractice policies/guidelines eg. Prescribing, confidentiality, data protection,health and safety (see below)
Personaland professional development
Responsibilityto participate in formal appraisal and revalidation processes required tomaintain registration.
Acommitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence based bestpractice.
Attendingtraining and events organised by the practice or other agencies whereappropriate.
Participationin an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility formaintain a record of own personal and professional development.
Confidentiality
Inthe performance of their duties outlined in this job description, thepost-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients,their carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers. All such information isto be regarded as strictly confidential and can only be divulged to authorisedpersons in accordance with practice policies procedures relating toconfidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Thepost holder may have access to information relating to the practice as abusiness organisation. All such information is to be regarded as strictlyconfidential and can only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance withpractice policies procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection ofpersonal and sensitive data.
Healthand Safety
Thepost holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and othershealth, safety and security as defined in the practice Health and SafetyPolicy. To include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace.
- Identifying risks involved in work activities and undertaking those activitiesin a way that manages those risks.
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in atidy and safe way, free from hazards.
Personaland professional development
Responsibilityto participate in formal appraisal and revalidation processes required tomaintain registration.
Acommitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence based bestpractice.
Attendingtraining and events organised by the practice or other agencies whereappropriate.
Participationin an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility formaintain a record of own personal and professional development.
Confidentiality
Inthe performance of their duties outlined in this job description, thepost-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients,their carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers. All such information isto be regarded as strictly confidential and can only be divulged to authorisedpersons in accordance with practice policies procedures relating toconfidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Thepost holder may have access to information relating to the practice as abusiness organisation. All such information is to be regarded as strictlyconfidential and can only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance withpractice policies procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection ofpersonal and sensitive data.
Healthand Safety
Thepost holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and othershealth, safety and security as defined in the practice Health and SafetyPolicy. To include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace.
- Identifying risks involved in work activities and undertaking those activitiesin a way that manages those risks.
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in atidy and safe way, free from hazards.
Equalityand Diversity
Thepost holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carersand colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpretingthem in a way that is consistent with practice policies and procedures andcurrent legislation.
- Respecting privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers andcolleagues.
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, isnon-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities andrights.
Quality
Thepost 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 directlyor under supervision.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and teamactivities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance teamperformance.
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
Communicateeffectively with other team members.
Communicateeffectively with patients and carers.
Usingpersonal security systems within the workplace.
- Identifying risks involved in work activities and undertaking those activitiesin a way that manages those risks.
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in atidy and safe way, free from hazards.
Equalityand Diversity
Thepost holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carersand colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpretingthem in a way that is consistent with practice policies and procedures andcurrent legislation.
- Respecting privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers andcolleagues.
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, isnon-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities andrights.
Quality
Thepost 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 directlyor under supervision.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and teamactivities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance teamperformance.
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
Communicateeffectively with other team members.
Communicateeffectively with patients and carers.
Usingpersonal security systems within the workplace.
Person Specification
Criteria
- Qualifications
- Primary Medical School
- Qualification MB BS
- Certificate of Completion of Training from PMETB (or equivalent),
- Fitness to Practice
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
- Experience
- Experience of working in Primary Care within the NHS
- Clinical skills
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & awareness to full investigation of problems and to communicate effectively with colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate effective clinical skills
- Personal skills and management ability
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity & motivation to take in others perspectives & to treat others with understanding. Ability to build relationships with colleagues and patients based on openness and trust.
- Communication Skills:
- Capacity to adjust behaviour & language as appropriate to needs of differing situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and calmly with staff and respect confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to demonstrate good verbal and written skills.
- Conceptual Thinking & Problem Solving:
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
- Coping with Pressure:
- Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms.
- Organisation & Planning:
- Demonstration of capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner.
- Able to set and meet realistic goals and deadlines.
- Good organisational skills and time management.
- Managing Others & Team Involvement:
- Capacity to work effectively in a team and to lead by example.
- Motivation:
- To demonstrate commitment as a member of the Practice team and show evidence of self directed learning.
- Professional Integrity:
- Capacity & motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for all
- Health
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
- (Applicant may have to pass an occupational health examination)
- Transportation
- Hold current valid full driving licence and own transport
- Audit & Quality Improvement
- Understands principles and importance of clinical audit.
- Willing to instigate and participate in clinical audit.
- Show evidence of working with colleagues and patients to maintain and improve the quality of your work and promote patient safety
- Full GMC registration
- Defence Union Registration
- Eligible to work full-time in the UK
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Inclusion on Medical Performer List
- Robust understanding of all matters in relation to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
- MRCGP
- GPwSI qualification or more than a passing interest in a particular primary care related clinical area
- DFFP or equivalent
- Interest in developing training qualification
- Qualified in minor surgery, IUCD fitting, child health or other clinical area
- 12 months experience as a practicing GP within the NHS
- Knowledge of GP Commissioning
- Innovation: Show evidence of previous through working individually or as part of a team. Demonstrate willingness to embrace innovative solutions and ideas.
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.
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