OverviewAbington Park Surgery is looking for a caring, confident and motivated Salaried GP to join our innovative, well-established team (4 sessions per week: Mondays and Wednesdays). Long-term locum roles are ideal. Both experienced and newly qualified GPs are welcome to apply. We cannot support a Tier 2 visa for this short-term role.ResponsibilitiesUndertake a variety of duties in line with the current access model, including duty days, surgery and telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, on-the-day duty, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and handling queries, admin paperwork and correspondence promptlyDemonstrate leadership and effective management of the practice; actively participate in service improvementContribute to improving practice performanceParticipate in PCN activitiesDevelop special clinical interests in QOF managementThe Package4 sessions per week (Mon and Wed)Competitive salary, depending on experience, up to 11K per session annually (FT or PT pro-rata)Protected and timetabled PLT sessionsBMA Model contract pro-rata: 6 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leaveFull indemnity cover for Practice workMain duties of the jobDelivery of high quality medical care to the practice populationMake professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems; assess health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness; develop care plans in consultation with patients in line with current practice disease management protocolsRecord clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standardsPrescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) when clinically appropriateProcess administration promptly, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, documentation and other tasksShow leadership qualities, collaborate with the team, ensure fair workload distribution and contribute to practice performance; accept delegated responsibility for QOF/IIF areasIdentify, implement and embed best practice through clinical guidelines and audits; commit to self-learning and CPDContribute to training of medical students and GP RegistrarsEncourage collaborative working and liaise with all staff to promote continuous improvementAbout usWe are one of Northamptonshire\'s leading training practices, with six Partner GPs, six Practice Nurses, a strong support team and ~13,000 patients. We offer a high-quality, supportive working and learning environment and excellent remuneration; there is also an opportunity to become a GP partner.We encourage portfolio working and development of salaried GPs; GPs take leading roles within PCNs and LMC, including PCN Clinical Director and LMC representative roles. We are involved in research through the Clinical Research Network with ongoing opportunities for research and training.We use Accurx triage, scribe, and Systm1 clinical systems.Northamptonshire offers a culturally diverse environment with good schools, space and affordable living costs; well-connected transport links and access to major airports and London by train.Job responsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities:Make yourself available as agreed in the Practice timetable to undertake duties including surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, repeat prescriptions, and timely handling of queries and administrative tasksMake autonomous decisions regarding presenting problems; assess health care needs of patientsAssess undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreen for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessDevelop care plans with patients in line with disease management protocolsProvide counselling and health educationAdmit or discharge patients to/from the caseload; refer to other care providers as appropriateRecord clear notes to agreed standardsIssue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions; avoid handwritten prescriptions where possiblePrescribe in line with the formulary (or generically) when clinically appropriateUndertake normal GP duties within primary careOther Responsibilities within the Organisation:Comply with Practice policies/guidelines (prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety)Commit to lifelong learning and audit for evidence-based practiceContribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard settingDevelop computer-based patient records and Read-CodingAttend training and events organised by the Practice or other agenciesHealth & Safety:The post-holder will implement and lead on health and safety and infection control as defined in the Practice policies and manuals, including:Use of personal security systems; adhere to infection control standardsProvide guidance on specimen handling, PPE use, and infection control protocolsManage infection control procedures across the practice; identify training needsMonitor and improve cleanliness, facilities, and equipment; escalate where neededInfection control training at least twice annuallyWaste and instrument management; maintain sterile environmentsMaintain tidy, safe work areas and report hazards promptlyEquality and Diversity:The post-holder will support equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, including:Respecting rights and legislation; maintaining privacy and dignityBeing welcoming, non-judgmental and respectful of individual circumstancesPersonal/Professional Development:Participate in annual performance reviews and take responsibility for own development and CPD; participate in any Practice training programme.Annual performance review and maintaining personal/professional development recordsProactive development and performance improvementQuality:The post-holder will maintain quality and:Alert the team to quality and risk issuesAssess own performance and take accountabilityContribute to team effectiveness and work with other agencies to meet patient needsManage time, workload and resources effectivelyCommunication:The post-holder will strive to:Communicate effectively with team members, patients and carersOffer alternative communication methods as neededContribution to the Implementation of Services:The post-holder will:Apply Practice policies, standards and guidanceDiscuss with the team how policies affect own workParticipate in audit where appropriatePerson SpecificationQualificationsFull GMC Registration with a license to practice and GP RegisterCCT in General Practice or CEGPR or equivalentIncluded on a Medical Performers List or eligibleEvidence of continuing professional developmentExperience in general practice and working in a multi-disciplinary teamHolder of MRCGP; evidence of other specialist interest/development/trainingExperience using electronic medical records (preferably SystmOne)Interest in women's medicine, including coil insertionsExperience undertaking audits in general practiceExperienceExperience working with multidisciplinary teamsUnderstanding and delivery of GMS contractsExperience of working with QOFExperience leading quality improvement projectsCommitment to improving quality in primary careExperience with PCNs or GPA or similar organisationsKnowledge of PCN contracts and impact on primary care servicesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require Disclosure to check for previous criminal convictions.Salary: up to 11K per session annually #J-18808-Ljbffr