Wylam
A vacancy has arisen at White Medical Group, we are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Salaried GP to join our supportive and experienced team at White Medical Group, a dispensing practice serving approximately 8,700 patients across our main site in Ponteland and branch surgery in Wylam. Main duties of the job Clinicalresponsibilities In accordance with the practicetimetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available toundertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephoneconsultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeatprescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in atimely fashion Making professional, autonomousdecisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referredfrom other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs ofpatients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease riskfactors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health inconsultation with patients and in line with current practice disease managementprotocols Providing counselling and healtheducation Admitting or discharging patients toand from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneousconsultation notes to agreed standards Compiling and issuingcomputer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-writtenprescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with thepractice prescribing formulary (or generically) when clinicallyappropriate The normal duties and responsibilities associatedwith a GP working within primary care. About us What We Offer Supportive environment with a focus on continuity of care and professional development Friendly, forward-thinking ethos with a manageable workload Dedicated time for clinician coffee / catch up mid-morning Excellent document management team who deal with the majority of letters Very few home visits most are performed by our dedicated paramedic Skilled and friendly multidisciplinary team including GPs, practice nurses, HCAs, and excellent admin support EMIS Web clinical system with Ardens and AccuRx Strong ARRS team working in the practice : Clinical Pharmacist, Paramedic, Mental Health Worker, First Contact Practitioner & Social Prescriber. CQC Rated Good We are part of West Northumberland Primary Care Network and proud members of the Hadrian Primary Care Alliance Federation. Job responsibilities WHITE MEDICAL GROUP JOB DESCRIPTION JOB SUMMARY Job Title SalariedGP Salary Competitive Location The premises of White Medical Group Hours ofWork 4-6 sessions per week. (All day Tuesday and Friday, additional sessions/ working days to be agreed) HolidayEntitlement 6 weeks per year plus 1 week of studyleave Contract Term Permanent. Accountability Clinically responsible to the partners of White Medical Group and managerially responsible to thepartners of White Medical Group via the Practice Manager. Job Summary Toprovide the full range of general practitioner services, including on callavailability and extended opening hours, to the patients of White MedicalGroup. MAINRESPONSIBILITIES The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range ofhealth needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of carefor all registered and temporary patients. Clinicalresponsibilities In accordance with the practicetimetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available toundertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephoneconsultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeatprescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in atimely fashion Making professional, autonomousdecisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referredfrom other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs ofpatients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease riskfactors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health inconsultation with patients and in line with current practice disease managementprotocols Providing counselling and healtheducation Admitting or discharging patients toand from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneousconsultation notes to agreed standards Compiling and issuingcomputer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-writtenprescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with thepractice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinicallyappropriate In general, the post-holder will beexpected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associatedwith a GP working within primary care. Other responsibilities Awareness of and compliance with allrelevant practice policies / guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality,data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learningand audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation / auditand clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development ofcomputer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising ofpatient records and read-coding patient data Attending training and eventsorganised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Confidentiality Inthe course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us togather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respecttheir privacy and act appropriately. Inthe performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holdermay have access to confidential information relating to patients and theircarers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have accessto information relating to the practice as a business organisation. Informationrelating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or thebusiness of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons inaccordance with the practice policies and procedures relating toconfidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health &Safety The post-holderwill assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safetyand security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systemswithin the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifyingthe risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a waythat manages those risks Making effective use of training toupdate knowledge and skills Usingappropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy andsafe way and free from hazards Equalityand Diversity The post-holderwill support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues,to include : Actingin a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting themin a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and currentlegislation Respecting the privacy, dignity,needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behavingin a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental andrespects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. PersonalDevelopment The post-holderwill participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as partof this employment, such training to include : Participationin an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility formaintaining a record of own personal and / or professional development Takingresponsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstratingskills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality The post-holderwill strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will : Alert other team members to issues ofquality and risk Assessown performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly orunder supervision Contributeto the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities andmaking suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals inother agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workloadand resources. Communication Thepost-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication withinthe team and will strive to : Communicate effectively with otherteam members Communicate effectively with patientsand carers Recognize peoples needs foralternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Other Information We do not allowemployees of White Medical Group to be registered patients of the Practice dueto the potential conflicts of interest that may arise. If the successfulcandidate is a registered patient of White Medical Group, they will be given 3months to make alternative arrangements and register elsewhere. Failure to doso would result in automatic removal from our patient list. Person Specification Availability & Organisational Fit Availability & Organisational Fit Available to work 4-6 sessions per week, number of sessions dependent on suitability and preference of applicant (must include Tuesday and Friday as a minimum) Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and diversity, and health and safety Organisational Fit and personal and professional qualities Availability & Organisational Fit Available to work 4-6 sessions per week (must include Thursday and Friday) Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and diversity, and health and safety Professional & Personal Qualities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development Works well independently and within a team Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and integrity Development & Contribution Interest in contributing to service development, leadership, or practice innovation Willingness to engage in clinical meetings, audit, and wider practice activities Experience Experience in primary care or a similar clinical setting Proven ability to manage a general practice caseload, including face-to-face and telephone consultations Competence in prescribing safely and appropriately in accordance with guidelines Ability to manage undifferentiated presentations and make sound autonomous decisions Familiarity with clinical coding, disease registers, and chronic disease management Strong documentation and IT skills, including use of electronic patient records Experience working in NHS general practice in the UK Experience of clinical audit, QOF, or quality improvement projects Familiarity with EMIS or similar clinical systems Previous involvement in teaching, supervision, or mentoring of junior staff or students Qualifications Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Additional training in areas such as minor surgery, family planning, dermatology, or mental health 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. Depending on experienceCompetitive, based on experience (in line with BMA guidance) #J-18808-Ljbffr
