Salaried GP

LeatsideHealth Centre is looking for an enthusiastic salaried GP, to join our friendly,and supportive team for a permanent contract. We are forward thinking and committedto providing multidisciplinary services for our local population. We are alsoan established training practice (with GP Registrars and Medical Students).

Weadopted the BMA recommendation of 25 x 15-minute appointments a couple of yearsago to help build a positive work live balance.

Wehold a daily coffee session, with the opportunity for clinical staff to discussany patient/clinical issues.

Weare a large busy surgery located in Redruth, Cornwall, and have a combined listof circa 16,700 patients, with 6 Partners.We are members of North Kerrier East PCN.

Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities:- In accordance with thePractice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themself available to undertake a variety of duties includingsurgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visitingpatients.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referredor referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Screening patients for diseaserisk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with currentPractice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Providing counselling and health education.

Admitting or discharging patientsto and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeatprescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions wheneverpossible).

Prescribing in accordance with the Practiceprescribing formulary (or generically) wheneverthis is clinically appropriate

In general the post-holder will be expectedto undertake all the normalduties and responsibilities associated with a GP workingwithin primary care

About us About Redruth and the Local Area. Located in the heart of Cornwall, Redruth offers the perfect mix of community, coast, and countryside. The town is ideally positioned between both Cornish coasts just a short drive from the stunning beaches of St Agnes and Perranporth, famous for their golden sands, surf, and seaside charm.

With easy access to nearby towns such as Truro and Falmouth, you'll find great restaurants, local markets, and cultural events right on your doorstep. Redruth itself has a growing arts scene, affordable housing, and excellent transport links including direct rail connections to the rest of the UK.

Whether you love walking the South West Coast Path, exploring Cornwalls mining heritage, or enjoying beachside cafes and sea views after work, Redruth offers a fantastic quality of life and a genuine sense of community.

Job responsibilities Job Description SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/POSITION IN STRUCTURE Will report to the Partners(Clinically) and to the PracticeManager (Administration) SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Responsibilities

• In accordance with thePractice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties includingsurgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visitingpatients at home, checking and signing repeatprescriptions and dealingwith queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely f
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self- referredor referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for diseaserisk factors and early signs of illness.
• In consultation with patients and in line with currentPractice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing counselling and health education.
• Admitting or discharging patientsto and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements.
• Delivering enhanced services.
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeatprescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions wheneverpossible).
• Prescribing in accordance with the Practiceprescribing formulary (or generically) wheneverthis is clinically appropriate
• In general the post-holder will be expectedto undertake all the normalduties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevantPractice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing,confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
• A commitment to life-long learningand audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standardsetting within the organisation.
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patientrecords.
• Contributing to the summarising of patient recordsand Read-Coding patientdata.
• Attending training and eventsorganised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate

Confidentiality:

• In thecourse of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather,sensitive information in relationto their healthand other matters.They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff willrespect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the dutiesoutlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential informationrelating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcareworkers. They may also have access toinformation relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is tobe regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relatingto patients, carers,colleagues, other healthcare workers or the businessof the Practice may only bedivulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies andprocedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal andsensitive data.

Health & Safety: The post-holderwill assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health,safety and securityas defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal securitysystems within the workplace accordingto Practice guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involvedin work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effectiveuse of training to updateknowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way andfree from hazards.
• Reporting potentialrisks identified

Equality & Diversity;

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights,interpreting them in a way that isconsistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity,needs and beliefsof patients, carersand colleagues.
• Behaving in a mannerwhich is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respectstheir circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development: In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance atany courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional developmentrequirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any trainingprogramme implemented by the Practiceas part of this employment, such training toinclude:

• Participation in an annualindividual performance review,including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professionaldevelopment.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skillsand activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

• Alert other team membersto issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions,either directly or undersupervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team byreflecting on own and team activities and makingsuggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agenciesto meet patientsneeds.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with otherteam members.
• Communicate effectively with patientsand carers.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methodsof communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

• ApplyPractice policies, standardsand guidance.
• Discuss with other members of the team howthe policies, standardsand guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full registration with GMC
• Certification of Completion of Training - JCPTGP-PMETB
• Inclusion on Performers List
• Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development
• MRCGP
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