Salaried GP

The Colne Practice in Rickmansworth is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking general practitioner to join our dedicated team. We are offering a salaried position for 4 sessions per week, specifically on Thursdays and Fridays. If you are looking to join a motivated, supportive and forward-thinking team, then this could be the perfect opportunity.

Main duties of the job

The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced Services including:

• Share of routine and urgent appointments both face to face and telephone
• Prescribe as per local and national guidelines
• Share of home visits routine and emergency
• Time-manage completion of administration: letters, results, tasks, referrals, telephone calls, emails
• Take responsibility for appropriate referrals (following local guidance and good medical practice) and administration pertaining to them
• Checking and signing share of repeat prescriptions
• Cover for colleagues in exceptional circumstances such as sudden illness, taking into account the individual doctors external commitments such as childcare.
• On call sessions pro rata
• Work with other health and social care providers to ensure a safe and integrated service. Provide comprehensive assessment, advice, and treatment for the registered practice population.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of consultations using both EMIS clinical system
• Provide clinical support to other members of staff, both clinical and administrative, in achieving the highest possible standards of care and QOF and Enhanced Services targets

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post-holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

About us

With a list size of 10,400, Colne Practice has a strong emphasis on personal lists, continuity of care and patient focused services. We are looking for a motivated, caring GP to join our friendly, hardworking team consisting of 5 partners, 2 salaried GPs, 3 clinical pharmacists, physiotherapist and excellent support from nursing and admin teams.

We are a recognised Teaching Practice, actively involved in the education and development of GPs, FY2 doctors, and medical students from Brunel and Cambridge medical schools. Additionally, we host training afternoons for our Primary Care Network (PCN) training days. We would be delighted to welcome the new GP team member to participate in these educational activities, particularly if they are interested in developing their teaching and mentoring skill set. Furthermore, our practice offers an in-house Minor Surgery and Joint Injection service. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment for growth and professional development.

Job responsibilities

Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please do nothesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification Experience

• Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services;
• Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date;
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety;
• Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

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.