Locum GP

Job summary
Friendly Central London 16,000 patient GP Training Practice looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking locum GP for one day a week (2 sessions) on a Wednesday

Purpose-built premises with full complement of administrative and clinical staff, including 5 GPs, 1 Trainees, 2x PN, HCA, Pharmacists,.

We deliver a high standard of clinical care for our patients focusing on proactive personalised care, disease prevention and patient education. We are an active member of the Brompton Primary Care Network.

Closing date 25th October. Start date 1st November

New qualified GPs are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, dealing with queries, referring patients as appropriate, paperwork and correspondence.

Making professional 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.

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.

About us
Knightsbridge Medical Centre is a friendly and hard-working practice providing high-quality healthcare to 14500 patients in the heart of Knightsbridge.

We have 2 partners, 5 GPs, 3 registrars, Nursing Team and a clerical team of 8. We have an emphasis on patient care and as a training practice, we support the professional development of our staff.

We are passionate about working together as a team to meet the clinical needs of our local population and improve our patient's care. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop core clinical skills in primary care in a supportive mentoring environment.

If you are interested in applying for this role please submit a brief cover letter outlining your interest with a copy of your CV.

Job responsibilities
Principal Duties and 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 level.

Effective management of long term conditions.

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.

Work as a team member with all relevant providers of primary and community care services.

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidelines.

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

Support the management team in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.

Provide emergency locum cover in unforeseen/exceptional circumstances in negotiation with the management team.

Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures and assist in their development.

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

Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).

Contribution to QOF and any local or direct enhanced services which the Practice has signed up for.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance and evidence based practice
• Evidence of up to date knowledge and skills
• Evidence of ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care
• Evidence of professional development and knowledge
• Evidence of ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent Computer Skills

Desirable

• Basic IT skills
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• SystmOne

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP
• Inclusion in the GMC Register
• On the PCSE Medical Performers List
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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