GP Partner

GP Partner (5sessions) Central Cornwall High-performing, supportive practice

Chacewater &Devoran Surgeries are looking for a GP Partner (5 sessions) to join ourfriendly, stable team from September.

We are a well-established, dispensing practice (2 sites) with 4 partners and 1 salaried GP, serving 7,000 patients in a beautiful semi-rural setting near Truro and Falmouth.

Main duties of the job To provide medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care.

The successful candidate will help provide effective management of the practice, leading by example and maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship with fellow partners and our practice team.

About us

• Consistently outstanding patient survey results 1st in the county, top 100 nationally
• Good CQC rating and high QOF achievement
• Strong focus on continuity of care and patient access
• 15-minute appointments and working within BMA safe limits
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Training practice (GP registrars & medical students)
• Excellent partner earnings with a modest buy-in
• Growing list size and a well organised dispensing model
• Active member of Coastal PCN with strong local links

Enjoy an exceptional worklife balance, with easy access to Cornwalls north coast beaches, sailing waters, and vibrant local towns.

Interested? For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Neil Stevens (Practice Manager) or Debbie Berryman (Deputy Practice Manager).

Come and see what your future could look like with us

Job responsibilities There will be a requirement to carry out othertasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffinglevels:

The delivery ofhighly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision ofservices commensurate with the GP contract

Clinically examineand assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspectiveand plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to otherservices/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other localguidelines

Prioritise healthproblems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgentor emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Effective managementof long term conditions

Support patients toadopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and applyprinciples of self care

Processadministration in a timely manner including referrals, repeat prescriptionrequests and other associated administrative tasks

Review medicationsfollowing the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and localcare pathways

Maintain accurateclinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Work collaboratively,accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to bestpractice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

Take responsibilityfor continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the organisation

Accept delegatedresponsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contributeeffectively to external and internal meetings as required

Contributeeffectively to the development and maintenance of the organisation includingclinical governance, training, financial management and HR

Be aware of dutiesand responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policiesand procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

Ensure compliancewith the appraisal process

Prepare and completethe revalidation process to remain fit to practice

Commit toself-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional developmentacross the organisations team

Review and adhere topractice protocols and policies at all times

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly,promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Be an integral partof the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network andmulti-disciplinary team

On a rotationalbasis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

Accept responsibilityfor a specialist interest within the organisation

Contribute to the effective management of the organisation includingadministration, planning, strategy, resilience planning etc.

Identify, implement and embed best practice through clinicalguidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the training of medical students from all clinicaldisciplines

Show leadership qualities, work collaboratively, ensure an evendistribution of the organisations workload

Remain fully focused on the strategic aims of the organisation, makingrecommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Prepare and attendpartnership meetings contributing in a positive manner

Provide proactive leadership to the organisation, patients and theircarers

Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other servicerequirements on behalf of the organisation

Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate inthe identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinicalincidents and near miss events

Undertake allmandatory training and induction programmes

Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

Attend a formal appraisement at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective hasbeen set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectivescan be agreed

Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) throughadvice or direct care

In addition to the primary responsibilities,the Partner has the following wider responsibilities:

Participatein formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provideleadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providingguidance and support when necessary

Participatein local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Person Specification Clinical Knowledge

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to discuss cases to clinical colleagues
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
• Assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long term conditions
• Understanding of the safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Personal Qualities

• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with robust problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Polite and confident
• Motivated, forward thinker

Experience

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Minimum of two years as either a salaried GP or post graduation for a non GP partner
• A good understanding of the primary care contract
• Good understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced services
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICS initiatives
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Other Requirements

• Partake in financial management decisions/meetings
• Occupational Health clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
• Project lead as required with PCN, CQC, ICS/ICB and QOF

Qualifications

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