Role overviewWe are looking for newly qualified, within 2 years of completion of CCT and not having had any previous substantive posts,enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join our Rural Rother practices at Oldwood Surgery in Robertsbridge and Battle Health Centre in Battle, East Sussex.You will be required towork 2-3 sessions per week, Monday Wednesday AM''s.We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.Main duties of the job

You will be required to work at both practice sites and undertake duties governed by the GMS contract and Direct and Local Enhanced Services including:Face to face and telephone consultationsPatient Home visits and Nursing and Care Home visitsChecking and signing repeat prescriptionsAdministration - dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS and private, tasks, emails and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely mannerCover all clinical management of patients as appropriate, including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriateDevelop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients needs and wishes and in line with current practice disease management protocols, as well as wider guidance such as that from NICEThis role will support our existing team of 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses and 1 Phlebotomist. You will also work alongside a range of local providers from primary care, community services, social care and the voluntary sector to offer more personalised, coordinated health and social care to the local patient population. They currently include Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, ANPs, Physiotherapists, Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators.About us

IntroductionWe are a two Partner semi-rural practice of approximately 6300 patients, with two sites based in Robertsbridge and Battle, East Sussex.We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team, striving to provide the best quality care to our patients.We have a strong and supportive PPG, high patient satisfaction, a Good CQC rating (aiming for Outstanding) and achieved 100% in QOF last year and have been ranked 3rd in Sussex as voted for by our patients.About usWork-life balance a priority2 GP Partners and 3 Salaried GPs, a cohesive group, who support and encourage each other through the diverse nature of General Practice3 Practice nurses, 1 phlebotomistExperienced and friendly administrative teamPart dispensing practiceComprehensive enhanced services including dermatology GPSI and minor surgery (with aspirations to support additional enhanced service/GPSI work as may be desired by the successful applicant)EMIS web patient administration systemSupportive of personal developmentAspirations to be a training practice in our new surgeryFind out more about us by viewing our website: Oldwood Surgery and BattleHealthCentreJob description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesGENERALRecording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standardsProvide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried outClinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services and agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelinesTo recognise the need for and be able to perform and interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and radiologyPrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency careEnsure appropriate follow up of patientsSupport patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-careSupport the delivery of anticipatory care plansRecognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous health recordsIndependently prescribe for patients within your scope of practicePrescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelinesCompiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptionsReview medications following the appropriate policies, NICE and local clinical guidelines and local care pathwaysTo maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practiceAwareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and QOF standardsBe aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding AdultsCONFIDENTIALITYYou will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their Carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. Patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriatelyInformation relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive dataHEALTH AND SAFETYThe post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in our Health and Safety Policy, to include:o Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelineso Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages and reduces those riskso Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skillso Using appropriate infection control procedures, including maintaining a tidy and safe work area free from hazards. This includes effective hand hygieneo Provide advice on the correct and safe management of the specimen''s process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct containers, storage and transport arrangementso Correct use of personal protective equipment PPE in both routine and extraordinary circumstanceso Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure according to Practice policy and guidelineso Safe use of sharps, storage and disposal, reporting any potential risks identifiedEQUALITY AND DIVERSITYThe post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:o Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislationo Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagueso Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rightsTRAINING, PERSONAL and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTraining will be monitored and allocated in accordance with Practice requirements. Relevant personal development will be encouraged and supported by the PracticeYou will be expected to take personal responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional developmentUndertake mandatory and statutory training as required and attend courses and study days as deemed appropriate and necessary by the PracticeContinually review clinical practice, responding to National policies and initiatives where appropriateParticipation in an annual individual performance review and internal appraisal and annual external GP appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional developmentProvide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessaryAssess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervisionQUALITYThe post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:o Contribute to the achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as those detailed by their regulatory body and the CQCo Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer reviewo Implement improvements where necessary and appropriateo Understanding of the audit process and of clinical risk managemento Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance, quality and risko Participate in Complaints, Significant Event and or near miss analysis reviewso Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performanceo Effectively manage own time, workload and resourceso Work in partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriateo To accept delegated responsibility for a specific area or areas of QOF worko Collect data for audit purposesCOMMUNICATIONExcellent communication skills, written and oral, when dealing with patients and other team membersThe ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectivelyDemonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients and carers are fully informed and consent to treatmentRecognise people''s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordinglyUse developed communication, negotiation and conflict management skills recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background etc.MANAGING RISKManage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. This includes the escalation of clinical concerns or appropriate referrals where the management of a clinical situation requires it, or it falls outside of clinical competenceMonitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards, and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines and in accordance with the practice policiesPerson Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in urgent care and or a primary care environmentExperience of dealing with a range of clinical conditionsExperience of providing home visitsProven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.Understanding of evidence-based practiceEvidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervisionDesirable

Experience in TriageKnowledge of Quality and Outcomes FrameworkKnowledge of Public Health issues in the local areaAwareness of issues within the wider health arenaKnowledge of health-promotion strategiesQualifications

Essential

MBChB or equivalentMRCGP- CCT (to be eligible for this position you must be a newly qualified GP and have qualified within the last 2 years and not held a substantive role, post qualification.)Full GMC registrationNational Performers List registration EnglandEligibility to practice in the UK independentlyDriving license and use of own carHave the right to work in the UK (please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role)Other

Essential

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checkFull UK driving licence with access to own vehicleWithin 2 years of CCT qualification completionClinical Knowledge Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including recording of accurate clinical notes.Strong IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.Effective time management, Planning, Organising and Prioritising, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring.Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure with and understanding of the audit process.Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose.Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly.Assessing and managing acute deteriorations and exacerbations of Long-Term Conditions.Understand the importance of evidence-based practice.Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.Broad knowledge of clinical governance.Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.Desirable

Knowledge of General Practice Clinical Systems i.e. Emis, Docman, Engage Consult, etc.Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.Knowledge of health promotion strategies.Employer details

Employer name

Oldwood SurgeryAddress

Station RoadRobertsbridgeEast SussexTN32 5DG

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