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Job summary
Salaried GP - Lonsdale Medical Centre
A highly-rated, growing training practice is looking for a Salaried GP to join our team.
About us Lonsdale is an award-winning, forward-thinking training practice in Brent NW6, with excellent transport links. We are a large practice with 19,500 patients, supported by a full multidisciplinary team of GPs, nurses, HCAs and pharmacists a physio, dietician, social prescriber, employment support. We have are tech driven, with total triage in place to keep clinical work focused and manageable, no duty rota, no unbooked home visits (apart from a session visit list)
We have strong in-house clinical expertise to learn from and work alongside, including child health (one of our GPs is the Brent ICS lead for child health), mental health, baby clinics, and minor surgery. We are also part of an excellent PCN network of practices offering peer support, shared learning, and clear routes for career progression.
Main duties of the job
The role is for three days a week across six sessions and must include Fridays The workload is approximately fifteen patients per three hour clinical session with dedicated administrative time for the remainder of the session There is a low administrative workload supported by our total triage system with physician associates and pharmacists completing the majority of this work We offer a genuine training environment with the option to train if accredited or support to become a trainer The role includes the NHS Pension Scheme state indemnity cover study leave and CPD support We have a supportive forward-thinking team with twice-weekly clinical meetings for peer support and case discussion Our award-winning community cafe has an on-site micro bakery We also hold regular community events including a weekly knitting group Our approach to patient care has received awards You are welcome to meet the team or complete a locum session with us before deciding whether the role is right for you
Job description
Primary Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d. Effective management of long-term conditions
e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
r. Support the partners in achieveing the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
About us
We are
As part of the team you will enjoy access one clinical meeting a week, regular education events, a supportive team, document workflow
We care greatly about the health and wellbeing of our staff and offer a great package including an employee assistance programme.
We encourage innovation and improvement and staff are actively involved in projects
Applications to [email protected] with CV.