General Practitioner (GP)NHS

Job summary

The primary focus for this role is to help deliver safe and effective patient care to registered patients across DMC Primary care. You will be responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the [GMS/PMS] contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The delivery of effective medical care to the entitled population. Provision of services in line with the GMS contract. Generic prescribing in accordance with local and national guidance. Effective management of long-term conditions using CESEL guidelines. Timely processing of administration, including referrals, repeat prescriptions and related tasks. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor responsibilities. Maintain accurate clinical records in line with best practice, policy and guidance. Work collaboratively, sharing an equal proportion of the practice workload. Adhere to clinical guidelines and participate in audit processes. Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice. Accept delegated responsibility for specific areas, including QOF. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings. Support the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR. Ensure compliance with appraisal and revalidation. Commit to ongoing professional development and promote learning across the practice team. Support the training of medical students. Assist partners in achieving strategic objectives, making recommendations to improve income and reduce costs. Adhere to practice protocols and policies. Promote collaborative working and a culture of continuous improvement. Participate in practice audits, local initiatives to enhance service delivery.

Job description

The primary focus for this role is to help deliver safe and effective patient care to registered patients across DMC Primary care. You will be responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the [GMS/PMS] contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Core functions, but not limited to:

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions using CESEL guidelines

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance

Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare and complete the re validation process

Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Participate in practice audits as requested by the GP lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Participate in the review of significant events.

About us

DMC Healthcare is a leading independent provider of primary care, consultant-led dermatology, radiology reporting, in-sourced routine endoscopy services and MSK community services to the NHS.We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve healthier outcomes.Firmly rooted in the NHS and dedicated to excellent patient care for nearly 55 years, DMC Healthcare currently works with 30+ NHS organisations and other partners, treating over 100,000* patients each year.With NHS waiting list pressures, workforce shortages and unprecedented demand, we want to help. We support capacity deficits with a firm eye on quality and robust clinical governance.Find out more:https://dmchealthcare.co.uk