Sunderland
We are looking to recruit a full-time or part-time Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive clinical team. The practice currently consists of 3 GP Partners and 3 Salaried GPs, and this opportunity has been created to replace an existing GP who is emigrating.You will be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 experienced Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Clinical Pharmacist, alongside a well-established administrative team comprising of a proactive Practice Manager, secretaries, and a care coordinator.We provide care for a growing patient population of 11,100 patients in Ryhope, on the outskirts of Sunderland. Our practice operates from a purpose-built, modern premises, that has just completed an £800k refurbishment and expansion, with excellent road links to Teesside, County Durham, and Newcastle. Our team is committed to delivering modern, evidence-based, and safe clinical care while maintaining the values of a traditional, caring family practice. We place strong emphasis on training and professional development, and we are proud to be a GP Training and Medical Student host practice. We are also active participants in our Primary Care Network (PCN) and local neighbourhood working initiatives.Manageable workload: around 25 clinical contacts per day Low visit demand & patient population geographically compactLow on-call burdenProtected learning time: weekly clinical meetings To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.Effective management of long-term conditions.Processing of administration in a timely manner including referrals, lab reports, workflow documents and other administrative tasks. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjuction with good practice, policy and guidance. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload. Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives. Delegated responsibility for a specific QOF area. Clinical audit. Attend and contribute clinical meetings. Southlands Medical Group is a busy, forward-thinking GP practice in Ryhope, Sunderland, serving a growing patient population from a modern, recently refurbished health centre. We are a well-established training practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate, Healthcare Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, Care Coordinator and an experienced administrative and reception team. We value every member of the team and encourage everyone to contribute ideas and be involved in the continued development of the practice. We have a positive, inclusive atmosphere with an open-door approach and a strong team ethos. We work hard, support each other and recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our long-serving staff reflect the supportive environment we have created. We are ambitious and committed to continuous improvement, embracing innovation, digital technology and new ways of working. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills and interests, with opportunities for learning, professional development and involvement in clinical governance and service improvement. Working at Southlands means being part of a practice where you are valued, supported and able to make a genuine difference. We are proud of our team and our ambition is to continue developing as a beacon practice for both patients and staff. Job title: Salaried GP Line manager: Practice Manager Accountable to: The Partners (Clinically) Practice Manager (Administratively) Job summary: 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 GMS 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. 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, lab reports, workflow documents, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks, • Any private work done during the working day i.e. PMAs, medical reports, will be carried as part of normal duties and all fees received for such remain the property of the Practice, • In accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, covering urgent care duties and visiting patients at home, • 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, • Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF, • Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required, • Contribute effectively 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 general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care 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) We will agree your Job Plan with you. • Excellent communication skills, • Strong IT skills, • Clear, polite telephone manner, • Effective time management, • Ability for teamwork and autonomous, • Problem solving and analytic skills, • Audits, • Clinical risk management, • EMIS user skills, • Working in primary care environment, • Continued professional development, • QOF and clinical audit, • Understanding of GMS contract, • Medicines management, • ICB initiatives, • Flexible and cooperative, • Motivated, forward thinker, • Problem solver, • High levels of integrity and loyalty, • Sensitive and empathetic, • Ability to work under pressure, • Effectively able to communicate and, • understand the needs of the patient, • Commitment to ongoing professional development, • Punctual and committed to supporting team effort, • Qualified GP, • MRCGP, • Clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP, • Full GMC Registration, • National Performers List registration, • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently, • GP Training CCT 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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