Salaried GPNHS

Job summary

Old Town Surgery in Swindon operates as part of the Wyvern Health Partnerswhip which supports over 27,500 patients across 3 local practices which include Old Town Surgery, Lawn Medical Centre and Priiory Road Medical Centre.

We are high performing practices with a strong ethos of continuity of patient care, teamwork, an open and supportive culture and peer support.

All 3 practices have continued to receive CQC GOOD ratings.

We are a friendly, dedicated practice with a determination to provide high quality clinical care for our patients.

We are looking to expand our team, and we are interested in forward-thinking, team orientated candidates.

Main duties of the job

• Maximise the effective use of current clinical computer systems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to an agreed standard.
• Compile and issue computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).
• To take part in areas including clinical auditing and data collection.
• Contribute to QOF & IIF requirements and recording data appropriately.
• Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary.

In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working with primary care, as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical Council, all other Royal Colleges and Councils applicable to the staff within the Practice, Department of Health, ICB, CQC, and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations

Job description

The Core activities of the General Medical Practitioner

Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.

Provide other personal medical services to meet the identified patients need.

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relating to preventing problems whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare professionals within the organisation.

Assess the health care 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 with current ICB policy for prescribing.

About us

Other benefits to joining our team include:

• Support from a highly experienced clinical support team including Nurses, Care Home Vising Service, PCN Physiotherapist and Care Coordinators.
• A strong prescribing team lead by a Pharmacist Lead and supported by Practice Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, 4 prescribing clerks and virtual pharmacists.
• Strong links with our PCN colleagues and services, many of the PCN services are in our Primary Care Network.
• A fully established Admin and Secretarial team utilising current electronic and workflow principles.
• Established training network across the 3 sites.

Please visit our website to find out more about us.

https://www.oldtownsurgery.nhs.uk