Job Description

A 4-session salaried GP on a Long term contract, which will include a break clause on 31.03.2025 in line with NHS England guidance for the recruitment of GPs funded by the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. Starting salary will be on xc2xa39,000 per session. The successful candidate will be issued with a BMA model contract including CPD. * Applicants must not have been substantively employed as a GP in a general medical practice previously.

• The GP can not be beyond their 2nd anniversary of certificate of completion of training, issued by the GMC, at the start of their employment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic & dedicated GP to join our team. We are an outstanding teaching practice and received commendation from the University of Liverpool due to the level of teaching provided. This role would be ideally suited to a doctor who has recently completed their CCT.Whitby Health Partnership is a long established, with a list size of 16,100 patients. We achieve consistently high QOF, KPI targets and maintain a good CQC rating.We maintain a strong commitment to GP training, leading & developing change in the local healthcare community.This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an evolving innovative and forward facing clinical model for general practice, working autonomously alongside our welcoming and supportive Nursing and Administration team. An excellent opportunity to develop skills and broaden experience within this proactive forward-thinking surgery.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal day to day duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.Normal duties include;

• Mixed-media (telephone, F2F) sessions for patient contact, both same day and LTC/planned care where appropriate
• Visiting patients at home
• Ordering repeat prescriptions
• Manage pathology results for tests generated through patient contacts in a shared capacity with all other doctors.
• Support the triage process for all patient-led demand
• Contribute to clinical admin including evaluating, actioning and processing hospital correspondence and results. This includes ordering appropriate tests and ensuring safety netting and follow up. You will contact the patient to complete tasks where this is required.
• Pay attention to appropriate coding, note keeping and flagging of any system issues as they arise
• Raise safeguarding concerns with named leads where appropriate
• Making onward referrals
• Awareness of and compliance with practice policies/guidelines, including but not restricted to data protection, QOF, health and safety and prescribing.
• Attending training, Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, when appropriate

About usWhitby Health Partnership, is a rapidly growing organisation representing the interests of general practice in Ellesmere Port. It is an established leader in the provision of new and integrated healthcare, including supporting our Primary Care Networks One Ellesmere Port and developing quality improvement capabilities in general practice.We pride ourselves on being patient focused, valuing traditional primary care values while always evolving to provide the highest standard of healthcare possible.Date posted10 February 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryxc2xa39,000 a session xc2xa39000 per clinical session. As per ARRS GP Recruitment SchemeContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberA2864-25-0001Job locations114 Chester RoadWhitbyEllesmere PortCH65 6TGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe below are the responsibilities of the salaried GP. However on occasion, a requirement to carry out additional tasks may be required; * A high standard of medical care to the registered population

• Keep up to date with new guidance
• All services under the GMS contract
• Prescribing whilst adhering to local and national guidance
• Commit to supporting continuity where this is clearly best for the patient
• Management of long-term conditions
• Liaising with all staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Preparing and completing your revalidation process
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Attending practice meetings as required
• Having good knowledge whilst adhering to practice protocols and policies
• Completing admin tasks in a timely manner. Admin tasks include referrals and ordering repeat prescriptions
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Participate in the review of significant events, near-miss events and complaints
• Meet targets for QOF as part of your day to day role
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Participate in initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care where required
• Compliance with the appraisal process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe below are the responsibilities of the salaried GP. However on occasion, a requirement to carry out additional tasks may be required; * A high standard of medical care to the registered population

• Keep up to date with new guidance
• All services under the GMS contract
• Prescribing whilst adhering to local and national guidance
• Commit to supporting continuity where this is clearly best for the patient
• Management of long-term conditions
• Liaising with all staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Preparing and completing your revalidation process
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Attending practice meetings as required
• Having good knowledge whilst adhering to practice protocols and policies
• Completing admin tasks in a timely manner. Admin tasks include referrals and ordering repeat prescriptions
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Participate in the review of significant events, near-miss events and complaints
• Meet targets for QOF as part of your day to day role
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Participate in initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care where required
• Compliance with the appraisal process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• *Experience of working in a General Practice.
• *Experience of working with diverse and vulnerable groups, including use of interpreters.
• *Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• *Experience of GP admin
• *General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

• *Experience of medicines management
• *Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx, MS Teams
• *Experience of CCG/ICB initiatives
• *Delivery of clinical audit

Clinical Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• *Exceptional level of clinical knowledge and skills
• *High Standard of communication skills
• *Commitment to development
• *Strong IT skills
• *Calm under pressure
• *Kind, friendly and inclusive
• *Clear, polite telephone manner
• *Competent in the use of Microsoft office
• *Excellent record keeping
• *Effective time management
• *Able to work as a team member and autonomously
• *Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

• *Flexibility to learn new IT systems
• *Familiarity with EMIS
• *Able to bring fresh ideas
• *Flexibility over job role and responsibilities as things evolve

Personal qualities, attributes & abilitiesEssential

• *Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative.
• *Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense.
• *Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• *High levels of integrity.
• *Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• *Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
• *Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• *Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• *Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
• *Observance of strict confidentiality.

QualificationsEssential

• *Qualified GP
• *MRCGP
• *Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• *General Practitioner (Certificate of completion of training CCT)
• *Full GMC Registration
• *National Performers List Registration
• *Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• *Experience of working in a General Practice.
• *Experience of working with diverse and vulnerable groups, including use of interpreters.
• *Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• *Experience of GP admin
• *General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

• *Experience of medicines management
• *Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx, MS Teams
• *Experience of CCG/ICB initiatives
• *Delivery of clinical audit

Clinical Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• *Exceptional level of clinical knowledge and skills
• *High Standard of communication skills
• *Commitment to development
• *Strong IT skills
• *Calm under pressure
• *Kind, friendly and inclusive
• *Clear, polite telephone manner
• *Competent in the use of Microsoft office
• *Excellent record keeping
• *Effective time management
• *Able to work as a team member and autonomously
• *Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

• *Flexibility to learn new IT systems
• *Familiarity with EMIS
• *Able to bring fresh ideas
• *Flexibility over job role and responsibilities as things evolve

Personal qualities, attributes & abilitiesEssential

• *Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative.
• *Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense.
• *Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• *High levels of integrity.
• *Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• *Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
• *Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• *Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• *Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
• *Observance of strict confidentiality.

QualificationsEssential

• *Qualified GP
• *MRCGP
• *Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• *General Practitioner (Certificate of completion of training CCT)
• *Full GMC Registration
• *National Performers List Registration
• *Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

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