Job summary

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.At all times the post holder must act in a manner consistent with the code of conduct and appearance representing BrisDoc and the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a proportionate share of a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triage, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

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

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

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Providing counselling and health education

Admitting or discharging patients to 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

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

About us

This is a dynamic Training practice with a broad demographic, current list size approaching 11,700. As well as the usual broad range of primary care, in particular we provide services to students and young families, homeless and more vulnerable people, international patients and a smaller elderly cohort. This is a vibrant and happy place to work, with a real sense of teamwork and a shared passion to reduce health inequality.

The practice environment is mutually supportive with 1h daily, protected time 1-2pm for peer discussion. There is an excellent team of Nurses that the GPs work alongside, as well as equally strong support from a Practice Pharmacist Team, Physicians Associate, Podiatrist, Dietician, Social Prescribers and Bristol Drugs Project shared care workers as well as excellent non-clinical Management and patient-facing and back office administrative support. We have embraced Workflow Optimisation and Reception Navigation models, to help lighten the GP workload.

Secure city centre car parking is available for the successful applicant but the visit rate is low, and when required, most often manageable by bike or on foot.

We have received a BMA Best Practice Team runner up award and have always received an Outstanding, for the care of vulnerable people, in our CQC inspection reports. We are keen to promote sustainability in healthcare and recently gained the RCGP Green Impact Scheme, Bronze Award.

Date posted

23 November 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£75,961.46 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

U0019-22-0445

Job locations

Boots The Chemists Ltd

59 Broadmead

Bristol

BS1 3EA

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Salaried General PractitionerLOCATION: Primarily based at Broadmead Medical Centre. Occasionally may be expected to work / attend meetings at additional sites. RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead GPBroadmead Medical Centre has a registered list of more than 10,000 patients and also hosts a nurse-led walk-in service serving around 22,000 patients per annum. The combined services are open across 7 days including bank holidays. Our practice population is primarily students, young families, homeless and more vulnerable people with a small elderly cohort. We provide all standard NHS services working closely with community and secondary care providers to offer holistic treatment to our patients. Job SummaryThe post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. At all times the post holder must act in a manner consistent with the code of conduct and appearance representing BrisDoc and the NHS. Main duties and responsibilities: Clinical responsibilities In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a proportionate share of a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triage, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to 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 Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Other responsibilities within the organisation: Specific responsibility for agreed clinical areas; Lead GP will discuss and allocate Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Be a member of the clinical team, attend clinical, education or business meetings and other meetings as appropriate and maintain close personal working relationships General Duties: The Post Holder will be required to participate in morning evening or weekend duties as part of Improved Access or extended hours or other similar programs that the practice may engage in. Maintaining regular consistent attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures. To attend all statutory and mandatory training courses and any courses specific to this role. To be available for staff meetings and meetings with management. To have a good understanding and follow company policies and procedures. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Attend performance and development reviews with your line manager. Flexibility:This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and in initial and ongoing discussions with the designated manager. Confidentiality:Under the Data Protection Act 2018 (alongside the EU Data Protection Regulations), the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal. In the course of seeking treatment, 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 appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with BrisDocs policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Equality and Diversity:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with BrisDocs procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights Health & Safety:Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Infection Prevention and Control: It is the responsibility of all members of staff to provide a high standard of care to patients they are involved with. This includes good infection prevention practice. All staff have a responsibility to comply with Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures, this includes: Completing mandatory infection prevention training. Challenging poor infection prevention and control practices. Ensuring their own compliance with BrisDocs Infection Prevention and Control policy and procedures for example, standard precautions, hand hygiene, prevention & management of inoculation incidents Safeguarding:To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to the workers role within the organisation.To also be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable adults in relation to the workers role, which will include recognising the types and signs of abuse and neglect and ensuring that the workers line manager is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which the worker may have in relation to safeguarding adults and/or child protection. Everyone within BrisDoc has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. BrisDoc ensures that local Child Protection and Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures are adhered to by all members of staff. Smoking:Smoking, including vaping, will not be tolerated inside any BrisDoc building or vehicle. Environment:The post holder needs to be aware of BrisDocs impact on the environment and be vigilant and proactive in ensuring they adhere to the management strategy i.e. recycling, waste management, use of vehicles etc. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act: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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Salaried General PractitionerLOCATION: Primarily based at Broadmead Medical Centre. Occasionally may be expected to work / attend meetings at additional sites. RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead GPBroadmead Medical Centre has a registered list of more than 10,000 patients and also hosts a nurse-led walk-in service serving around 22,000 patients per annum. The combined services are open across 7 days including bank holidays. Our practice population is primarily students, young families, homeless and more vulnerable people with a small elderly cohort. We provide all standard NHS services working closely with community and secondary care providers to offer holistic treatment to our patients. Job SummaryThe post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. At all times the post holder must act in a manner consistent with the code of conduct and appearance representing BrisDoc and the NHS. Main duties and responsibilities: Clinical responsibilities In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a proportionate share of a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triage, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to 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 Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Other responsibilities within the organisation: Specific responsibility for agreed clinical areas; Lead GP will discuss and allocate Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Be a member of the clinical team, attend clinical, education or business meetings and other meetings as appropriate and maintain close personal working relationships General Duties: The Post Holder will be required to participate in morning evening or weekend duties as part of Improved Access or extended hours or other similar programs that the practice may engage in. Maintaining regular consistent attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures. To attend all statutory and mandatory training courses and any courses specific to this role. To be available for staff meetings and meetings with management. To have a good understanding and follow company policies and procedures. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Attend performance and development reviews with your line manager. Flexibility:This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and in initial and ongoing discussions with the designated manager. Confidentiality:Under the Data Protection Act 2018 (alongside the EU Data Protection Regulations), the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal. In the course of seeking treatment, 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 appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with BrisDocs policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Equality and Diversity:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with BrisDocs procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights Health & Safety:Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Infection Prevention and Control: It is the responsibility of all members of staff to provide a high standard of care to patients they are involved with. This includes good infection prevention practice. All staff have a responsibility to comply with Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures, this includes: Completing mandatory infection prevention training. Challenging poor infection prevention and control practices. Ensuring their own compliance with BrisDocs Infection Prevention and Control policy and procedures for example, standard precautions, hand hygiene, prevention & management of inoculation incidents Safeguarding:To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to the workers role within the organisation.To also be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable adults in relation to the workers role, which will include recognising the types and signs of abuse and neglect and ensuring that the workers line manager is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which the worker may have in relation to safeguarding adults and/or child protection. Everyone within BrisDoc has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. BrisDoc ensures that local Child Protection and Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures are adhered to by all members of staff. Smoking:Smoking, including vaping, will not be tolerated inside any BrisDoc building or vehicle. Environment:The post holder needs to be aware of BrisDocs impact on the environment and be vigilant and proactive in ensuring they adhere to the management strategy i.e. recycling, waste management, use of vehicles etc. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act: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.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering QOF
  • Experience of working in Multi-Disciplinary teams
  • Experience of working in a changing environment
  • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC
  • Fully trained GP with JCTGP Vocational Training Certificate
  • Desirable

  • Higher post graduate membership, for
  • example, MRCGP/nMRCGP, MRCP, DRCOG, DCH
  • IUCD fitting and removal
  • Alcohol and Substance abuse training
  • A specialist interest in e.g. Chronic disease management
  • Evidence of consolidation of professional training, for example, able to demonstrate particular areas of interest or further study
  • Knowledge of national and local agendas in respect of primary care commissioning, PCNs and intermediate and urgent care agendas
  • Understanding of Locality Based Commissioning
  • Skills and attributes

    Essential

  • Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills Assessment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adjust communication skills to meet the needs of the recipient
  • Able to listen carefully in order to understand the needs of others
  • Ongoing commitment to personal development
  • Able to work within a team, motivate a team and take instruction as required
  • Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with
  • others in the team
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times with regards to staff and patients
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • A solutions focused approach
  • Desirable

  • Familiarity with EMIS
  • Personal qualities/Behavioural attributes

    Essential

  • Motivated by the provision of high quality workforce and patient care
  • Organised, systematic and flexible – Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
  • Tactful and diplomatic
  • Positive attitude towards innovations and change – Adaptable and able to respond to a changing situation
  • Can self-analyse own work and performance
  • Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
  • Good team player who is able to support, value and respect the contribution of all members
  • Self motivated and able to work autonomously
  • Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve
  • Able to manage sensitive and emotive situations.
  • Other requirements

    Essential

  • Ability to be flexible in supporting other teams members
  • Ability to work the occasional evening to attend staff training sessions
  • Ability to travel to other BrisDoc sites for meetings and to patients homes for home visits
  • Person Specification

    Experience

    Desirable

  • Experience of delivering QOF
  • Experience of working in Multi-Disciplinary teams
  • Experience of working in a changing environment
  • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC
  • Fully trained GP with JCTGP Vocational Training Certificate
  • Desirable

  • Higher post graduate membership, for
  • example, MRCGP/nMRCGP, MRCP, DRCOG, DCH
  • IUCD fitting and removal
  • Alcohol and Substance abuse training
  • A specialist interest in e.g. Chronic disease management
  • Evidence of consolidation of professional training, for example, able to demonstrate particular areas of interest or further study
  • Knowledge of national and local agendas in respect of primary care commissioning, PCNs and intermediate and urgent care agendas
  • Understanding of Locality Based Commissioning
  • Skills and attributes

    Essential

  • Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills Assessment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adjust communication skills to meet the needs of the recipient
  • Able to listen carefully in order to understand the needs of others
  • Ongoing commitment to personal development
  • Able to work within a team, motivate a team and take instruction as required
  • Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with
  • others in the team
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times with regards to staff and patients
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • A solutions focused approach
  • Desirable

  • Familiarity with EMIS
  • Personal qualities/Behavioural attributes

    Essential

  • Motivated by the provision of high quality workforce and patient care
  • Organised, systematic and flexible – Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
  • Tactful and diplomatic
  • Positive attitude towards innovations and change – Adaptable and able to respond to a changing situation
  • Can self-analyse own work and performance
  • Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
  • Good team player who is able to support, value and respect the contribution of all members
  • Self motivated and able to work autonomously
  • Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve
  • Able to manage sensitive and emotive situations.
  • Other requirements

    Essential

  • Ability to be flexible in supporting other teams members
  • Ability to work the occasional evening to attend staff training sessions
  • Ability to travel to other BrisDoc sites for meetings and to patients homes for home visits
  • UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).