General Practice

General Practitioner - Parkgate Medical Practice

Intrahealth Ltd

Darlington

Salary

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Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

IntraHealth are currently recruiting for a Salaried General Medical Practitioner to help deliver our vision of high-quality medical services at our well-established, progressive, friendly practice team. We offer a flexible approach to division of roles and responsibilities within our small friendly and experienced practice team. The clinical teams are also well supported by an excellent administration and management team; this allows our GPs to concentrate on clinical work. We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced GP looking to take a leading role in improving patients outcomes and contributing towards redesigning services locally by representing the practice at PCN and CCG level. We provide an excellent opportunity for General practitioners wishing to join our highly respected and friendly teams. We offer: Excellent salary and employment benefits, including BMA contract and NHS pension Role progression and personal development to medical director level opportunities We actively encourage participation in practice decisions and service developments We support flexible working patterns and part-time working therefore would encourage applicants who wish to combine a clinical role with other professional or personal commitments. We provide peer support, educational opportunities and help towards mandatory training and appraisal.

Provide a range of medical services as defined in the core PMS/APMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate. Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare works within the organisation. Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education Work within current CCG policy for prescribing Be available and accessible to patients Maximise effective use of current clinical computer systems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Compile and issue computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible). To take part in/lead on areas including health research, clinical auditing and data collection Support the development of the practice to become a GP registrars training practice Provide Free certification in line with Schedule 9 of the GMS regulations (1992) Provide emergency cover if needed

Person specification

Essential

Positive attitude; self-motivated and able to motivate others
Credibility with clinicians and managers
Ability to build trust, respect and co-operation quickly
Professional courage, integrity and diplomacy
Self awareness
Commit to empower and develop staff to optimise individual and team potential
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Good leadership skills
Able to work both individually and as part of a team
Clinical skills required to manage acute presentations and chronic disease within primary care
Able to analyse complex facts and situations using a high level of sensitivity and judgement to determine and implement an appropriate course of action
Good communication skills with a high level of fluency in spoken and written English
Performance management skills
Effective delegating skills.
Working knowledge of GP clinical systems.
Highly motivated.
Able to demonstrate innovation and flexibility
Able to persuade and negotiate.
Participation in scheme of extended opening times.
Commitment to High Standards.
Ability to complete days work on time as well as associated administration
Must be able to work to deadlines and maintain standardsAwareness of Equality and Diversity principles
Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Knowledge of area
Confident computer user including office applications and email
Demonstrable leadership in specialist area of practice/projectApplication /interview
Registered with the GMC listed on the GMC GP Register with evidence of revalidation
Accepted Medical Degree
Evidence of continued personal and professional development
Appropriate Medical indemnity cover with either MDU/MPS MDDUS
Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Appropriate safeguarding training
Registered on the National Medical Performers list
Completed GP Vocational Training Scheme
One-year experience working as a GP in the UK

Desirable

Awareness of Equality and Diversity principles
Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Confident computer user including office applications and email
Demonstrable leadership in specialist area of practice/project
Interest in Diabetes Care
GP Trainer/willing to train
Evidence of continuing education
Working in UK General Practice Environment.