Salaried GPNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team at Walnut Tree Health Centre, working 48 sessions per week.

We are a growing three-Partner practice serving approximately 14,000 patients, with a strong focus on teamwork, mutual support and excellent patient care.

You will work alongside our GP team, experienced nursing and paramedic teams, and our wider Primary Care Network (PCN) team, including physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, social prescribers and clinical pharmacists.

We are looking for a GP who enjoys collaborative working and values being part of a supportive team. You will contribute to shared GP administrative responsibilities alongside your clinical work, with duties shared across the team.

We can offer:

• 48 sessions per week
• A friendly, supportive three-Partner practice
• Approximately 14,000 patients and a growing list
• Strong multidisciplinary team working
• Experienced nursing and paramedic support
• Access to a wide range of PCN professionals
• Shared GP administrative responsibilities
• Opportunities to contribute to practice development
• A positive and welcoming working environment

We value our staff and encourage colleagues to share ideas, develop their skills and support one another. If you are looking for a practice where teamwork and high-quality, patient-centred care are valued, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as a Salaried GP for 48 sessions per week, providing high-quality, safe and effective medical care to our registered patients. You will work as part of our wider clinical team, making effective use of skills and expertise across the practice and PCN.

Main duties include:

• Conducting face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Providing treatment, advice, safety-netting and follow-up.
• Managing long-term conditions and contributing to preventative care.
• Making appropriate referrals to secondary, community and primary care services.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists and the wider MDT.
• Supporting continuity of care and communication across the clinical team.
• Reviewing investigations and taking appropriate clinical action.
• Completing clinical correspondence and administrative work.
• Contributing to shared GP administrative responsibilities, including prescription tasks.
• Participating in practice meetings and service development.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and working within relevant guidelines.
• Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and practice development.
• Supporting a positive, respectful and collaborative working environment.

We are looking for a GP who communicates well, works effectively as part of a team and is willing to share the day-to-day clinical and administrative responsibilities of general practice.

Job description

Job Description Salaried GPJob SummaryTo work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

The post holder will adhere to GMC standards for good medical practice, contribute to the effective management of the practice, lead by example and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.

Mission StatementWe aim to offer a friendly, professional, patient-centred service to all our patients in a comfortable and safe environment.

Generic ResponsibilitiesAll staff at Walnut Tree Health Centre have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and InclusionA positive approach to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. It improves operational effectiveness, is morally right and is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients are responsible for treating other patients and staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to fair treatment in recruitment and career progression. They can expect an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff are responsible for treating patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)The organisation is committed to supporting staff health, wellbeing and safety.

The post holder must manage and assess risk within their areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures protect staff and patients. Work areas and practices must be monitored to ensure they are safe, free from hazards and comply with health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

All personnel must take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and cooperate with employers to ensure compliance.

All personnel must comply with:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Environment Act 1995
• Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1999
• Coronavirus Act 2020
• Other statutory legislation brought to the post holders attention.

ConfidentialityWalnut Tree Health Centre is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust us with sensitive information relating to their health and care and have the right to expect staff to respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality.

All staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service to meet legal requirements and retain patient trust.

Quality and Continuous ImprovementAll personnel are required to consider not only what they do but how they achieve it. By continually reviewing processes, we can improve the effectiveness of how we work.

Everyone is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve quality, sharing good practice and working with the team to improve patient care. Walnut Tree Health Centre promotes a culture of continuous improvement where everyone can contribute suggestions to improve service delivery and patient care.

Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies aligned with the values and culture of general practice.

All staff must contribute to investigations and root cause analyses, including serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

InductionA full induction programme is provided at Walnut Tree Health Centre. When attending any practice within the network, the post holder must also complete that practice's induction programme.

Learning and DevelopmentTraining and development are fundamental to ensuring staff have the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competence to perform their roles.

All staff must complete mandatory training as directed by the training co-ordinator. The post holder is expected to assess their own learning needs and undertake appropriate learning.

The post holder will undertake mentorship for team members and share learning and information to promote good practice and inform colleagues of current and future developments, including courses and conferences.

The post holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Collaborative WorkingAll staff must recognise the importance of collaborative working, understand their own role and scope, and identify how this may develop over time. Staff must prioritise workloads and use effective time management.

Teamwork is essential in a multidisciplinary environment. The post holder must work as an effective and responsible team member, support others, explore new ways of working and work effectively with colleagues to define values, direction and policies affecting care delivery.

Effective communication is essential. Staff must communicate in a way that enables appropriate information sharing.

All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, following safe practice and assessment of competence. Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed.

Managing InformationAll staff should use technology and appropriate software to support the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and the presentation and communication of information.

Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED/read codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit.

Service DeliveryStaff will receive detailed information during induction regarding policies and procedures. The post holder must adhere to organisational policies and regional directives and ensure protocols are followed.

SecuritySecurity is the responsibility of all personnel. The post holder must remain vigilant and report suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.

Door lock codes must never be shared. Restricted areas must remain secured. Password controls must be maintained and passwords must not be shared.

Professional ConductAll staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.

LeaveAll personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers must ensure staff are given the opportunity to take their allocated annual leave and should encourage staff to take their full entitlement.

Public holidays will be calculated on a pro-rata basis according to hours worked.

Primary Key ResponsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may occasionally be a requirement to carry out other tasks depending on workload and staffing levels:

• Deliver highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• Provide services commensurate with the GMS contract.
• Undertake generic prescribing in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Effectively manage long-term conditions.
• Process administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and associated administrative tasks.
• Undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles on a rotational basis.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with good practice, policy and guidance.
• Work collaboratively and accept 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.
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area or areas of QOF.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare for and complete the revalidation process.
• Commit to self-learning and promote 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 adhere to practice protocols and policies.
• Encourage collaborative working, liaise regularly with all staff and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Secondary ResponsibilitiesIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events, applying a structured approach such as root cause analysis (RCA).

About us

Walnut Tree Health Centre is a well-established, supportive GP practice serving approximately 14,000 patients, with a growing list. We are a three-Partner practice committed to high-quality, patient-centred care and a positive working environment.

We work as a multidisciplinary team, with GPs, experienced nursing and paramedic teams, supported by our Ascent Primary Care Network (PCN). Our wider MDT includes physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, social prescribers and clinical pharmacists, enabling patients to access a broad range of expertise within primary care.

We are also a training practice, regularly supporting GP Registrars, F2 doctors on rotation and trainee nurses. We value the contribution trainees make and are committed to creating a positive learning environment where colleagues share knowledge, support developing clinicians and help bring the next generation of healthcare professionals into primary care.

We believe learning works both ways, encouraging all team members to share knowledge, reflect and continue developing their skills.

Teamwork is central to our practice. We encourage colleagues to share ideas, support one another and contribute to practice development. GP administrative responsibilities are shared across the team to support a fair and collaborative approach.

We are continually looking to improve our services, make best use of our multidisciplinary team and provide an excellent experience for both patients and staff.