NHS
Fixed Term Salaried GP with potential for permanent
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Job Description
- Req#: A3560-25-0000?language=en&page=1121&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Registered under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order
- 2003
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Currently on a ICB performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
- MRCGP
- DCH
- DRCOG
- Registered under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order
- 2003
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Currently on a ICB performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
- MRCGP
- DCH
- DRCOG
Job summary
The post-holder will provide general 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.
The post-holder will liaise with Community Nursing Teams, Community Mental Health Care Teams, Social Services, Statutory and Voluntary Services, Local GP Colleagues, Integrated Care Board
Main duties of the job
Manage a clinical caseload.
Take part in leading on key disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework treatment, staff training and prescribing).
Assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list (practice based commissioning, patient participation and health promotion).
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a number of clinical sessions including queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, actioning test results, medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice.
These duties should be performed in a timely manner using agreed protocols.
Act upon most alerts (e.g. QOF) and reminders during a routine consultation i.e.
Provide all GP services required as part of the GMS contract held between Great Sutton Medical Centre Partnership and the commissioning ICB, including all core services such as Child Health Surveillance.
Undertake surgeries in accordance with the access needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice.
Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.
Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.
About us
Are you ready for a challenge?
Do you want to help patients get the best care?
Are you ready to join a supportive team that values its staff?
Great Sutton Medical Centre is a large GP practice with close to 20,000 patients based in the suburbs of Ellesmere Port. We are the largest practice in the area, which means we are always busy so every day is different.
The practice is forward thinking, with an aim to be the best that it can for its patients and its staff. It is currently going through an exciting period of growth with more diverse roles than ever being brought in, to provide its patients with the best service possible. On top of this the practice is part of a brand new state of the art medical centre which will become part of a new wellbeing village for Ellesmere Port.
The practice has a supportive nature and strong pathways to help staff develop and move forwards, so if you are interested in a new challenge get in touch now.
Date posted
26 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
A3560-25-0000
Job locations
Old Chester Road
Great Sutton
Ellesmere Port
CH66 3SP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage a clinical caseload.
2. Take part in leading on key disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework treatment, staff training and prescribing).
3. Assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list (practice based commissioning, patient participation and health promotion).
4. In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a number of clinical sessions including queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, actioning test results, medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice.
5. These duties should be performed in a timely manner using agreed protocols.
6. Act upon most alerts (e.g. QOF) and reminders during a routine consultation i.e.
7. Provide all GP services required as part of the GMS contract held between Great Sutton Medical Centre Partnership and the commissioning CCG, including all core services such as Child Health Surveillance.
8. Undertake surgeries in accordance with the access needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice.
9. Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.
10. Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.
11. Provide medical support as required to patients referred by nursing staff.
12. Provide free certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).
13. Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.
14. Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self- referred or referred from other health care workers within the Surgery.
15. Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards.
16. Collect data for audit purposes.
17. Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).
18. Engaging in appropriate lifelong educational and audit activity in order to maintain clinical competence and performance, including the completion of objectives agreed by yourself and the practice, in an annual Personal Development Plan. Your Personal Development Plan must be in line with the Practice Development Plan.
19. Actively participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students and GP
trainees in the practice.
20. Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing staff.
21. Attend prescribing, palliative care, clinical and practice meetings.
22. Attend clinical meetings on a regular basis, to chair these and present clinical topics as required for the maintenance of educational standards and high quality care. You will receive feedback from clinical partners via peer review and to act upon recommendations and demonstrate change.
23. Provide additional enhanced services to the practices that meet the needs of the practices patient population and maximise the income streams to the practice.
24. Undertake additional training where necessary to provide these enhanced services.
25. Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.
26. Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.).
27. Provide holistic person centred care to all patients, treating all with dignity and respect.
28. Treat all staff with a courteous manner mindful of their needs of dignity and respect.
General Duties
1. Be available to take over the responsibility of patient care from the Out of Hours service on a working day or where applicable maintain responsibility till the appropriate time when the Out of Hours service takes over care in the evening.
2. Continue to work until all clinical tasks have been completed. To make arrangements with others to cover when planning to leave before the end of the session.
3. Maintain the financial security of the practice by ensuring accurate and efficient responses to income generation such as reports, dispensed prescriptions, private forms etc.
4. At all times to behave in a professional way that encourages quality care and the development of a team spirit. 360 degree feedback is used to assess clinicians and you will be required to participate in this.
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage a clinical caseload.
2. Take part in leading on key disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework treatment, staff training and prescribing).
3. Assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list (practice based commissioning, patient participation and health promotion).
4. In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a number of clinical sessions including queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, actioning test results, medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice.
5. These duties should be performed in a timely manner using agreed protocols.
6. Act upon most alerts (e.g. QOF) and reminders during a routine consultation i.e.
7. Provide all GP services required as part of the GMS contract held between Great Sutton Medical Centre Partnership and the commissioning CCG, including all core services such as Child Health Surveillance.
8. Undertake surgeries in accordance with the access needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice.
9. Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.
10. Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.
11. Provide medical support as required to patients referred by nursing staff.
12. Provide free certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).
13. Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.
14. Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self- referred or referred from other health care workers within the Surgery.
15. Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards.
16. Collect data for audit purposes.
17. Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).
18. Engaging in appropriate lifelong educational and audit activity in order to maintain clinical competence and performance, including the completion of objectives agreed by yourself and the practice, in an annual Personal Development Plan. Your Personal Development Plan must be in line with the Practice Development Plan.
19. Actively participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students and GP
trainees in the practice.
20. Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing staff.
21. Attend prescribing, palliative care, clinical and practice meetings.
22. Attend clinical meetings on a regular basis, to chair these and present clinical topics as required for the maintenance of educational standards and high quality care. You will receive feedback from clinical partners via peer review and to act upon recommendations and demonstrate change.
23. Provide additional enhanced services to the practices that meet the needs of the practices patient population and maximise the income streams to the practice.
24. Undertake additional training where necessary to provide these enhanced services.
25. Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.
26. Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.).
27. Provide holistic person centred care to all patients, treating all with dignity and respect.
28. Treat all staff with a courteous manner mindful of their needs of dignity and respect.
General Duties
1. Be available to take over the responsibility of patient care from the Out of Hours service on a working day or where applicable maintain responsibility till the appropriate time when the Out of Hours service takes over care in the evening.
2. Continue to work until all clinical tasks have been completed. To make arrangements with others to cover when planning to leave before the end of the session.
3. Maintain the financial security of the practice by ensuring accurate and efficient responses to income generation such as reports, dispensed prescriptions, private forms etc.
4. At all times to behave in a professional way that encourages quality care and the development of a team spirit. 360 degree feedback is used to assess clinicians and you will be required to participate in this.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Great Sutton Medical Centre
Address
Old Chester Road
Great Sutton
Ellesmere Port
CH66 3SP
Employer's website
https://greatsuttonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Great Sutton Medical Centre
Address
Old Chester Road
Great Sutton
Ellesmere Port
CH66 3SP
Employer's website
https://greatsuttonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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