Salaried GP – Blithehale Medical Centre

Link to apply: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0402-25-0003?location=Newham&distance=5&searchFormType=sortBy&sort=publicationDateDesc&searchByLocationOnly=true&language=en

Job summary

A great opportunity for you to join our GP practice based in Tower Hamlets East London. We are a friendly innovative practice consisting of 4 Partners with a team of doctors, pharmacist, nurse practitioner, First contact physiotherapist, practice nurse and health care assistants with full support from reception, administrative and management staff. List size 14,000 + and growing, GMS, Emis Web.

We are part of an enthusiastic PCN, working together with local practices to achieve better clinical care. Focused on team working, training and continuously developing our staff.

  • Six clinical sessions per week
  • Six weeks annual leave
  • Two weeks study leave
  • Wednesday, catered clinicallunches
  • Minimal clinical admin as pharmacists deal with prescriptions and admin and coders deal with most clinical documents
  • Support to take on clinical leadership roles
  • Opportunity to teach medical students, foundation doctors and GP registrars
  • Salary£11,500 per session plus paid MDU/MPS membership

Main duties of the job

We utilise a total triage model, so the right patients are seen by the right clinician at the right time.

Additional duties:

  • Low general admin including referrals, correspondence, lab results, and document processing.
  • One duty doctor session per week dealing with on the day appointments, queries and emergencies.
  • Attendance at practice meetings and training as and when appropriate
  • Insurance reports and other non-GMS work for patients as required
  • Mandatory training

About us

The Blithehale Medical Centre is based in Tower Hamlets in Bethnal Green East London. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive, and high-performing practice with a strong multidisciplinary team. Our extensive skill mix allows us to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care with efficient systems and strong peer support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

a. Delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

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

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles, working until 6.30pm

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

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

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives

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

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings

m. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

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

p. Support the training of medical students

q. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice

r. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies

 

s. Collaborative working, promoting a culture of continuous improvement

 

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Willing to successfully complete appropriate training for appraisal and remain up to date with the developing GP Appraisal, relicensing and revalidation agenda.
  • Ability to work in a highly confidential environment
  • Willingness to undertake continuing professional development
  • Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, face to face and active listening skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Sensitive to patient issues.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • Qualified GP

Desirable

  • MRCGP Trainer, Triage Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Blithehale Medical Centre

Address

22 Dunbridge Street

London

E2 6JA

Employer’s website

https://www.blithehalemedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)