You would be joining a successful practice, committed to quality and innovation. As a valued member of the team, your voice will be heard as we pride ourselves on continual improvement and excellent clinical care.
Main Duties of the Job You will be working as an autonomous practitioner responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, and maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
About Us Oaklands Medical Centre is a growing 11,900+ patient practice in the semi-rural market town of Middlewich, Cheshire, located close to the M6 motorway.
As a practice, we have high patient satisfaction scores and a good CQC report. We have a supportive clinical team that includes a Pharmacy team who provide chronic disease management, drug titration clinics, and post-discharge medication reviews. The practice is also supported by an MSK Practitioner, a team of Care Coordinators, along with a comprehensive reception and administration team.
We are committed to training future GPs and are an active member of the SMASH Primary Care Network.
Job Responsibilities
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
Effective management of long-term conditions
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, and other associated administrative tasks
On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance
Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management, and HR
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare and complete the revalidation process
Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
Support the training from all clinical disciplines
Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Secondary Responsibilities
Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Clear, polite telephone manner
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem-solving & analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Qualifications
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of continued professional development
Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Experience of EMIS and Docman
Experience of medicines management
Experience of CCG initiatives
Experience
Qualified GP
MRCGP
General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Full GMC Registration
National Performers List registration
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
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