MURRAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Job Description

JOB TITLE / Salaried General Practitioner
REPORTS TO / GP Partners/ Practice Manager
JOB PURPOSE / Work effectively as part of the Practice team, thus ensuring the professional, effective and efficient operation of the Practice.
Provide general medical services, dealing with the health needs of a range of patients, while ensuring the highest standards of professional care.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 / Work is determined by the needs of the Practice and its patients; the postholder is expected to work autonomously within agreed parameters and established procedures
2 / Undertake a wide range of clinical duties and responsibilities normally associated with a GP working in a Primary Care environment including, but not restricted to, the following:
  • make professional, autonomous, clinical decisions as appropriate
  • provide surgery consultations and on-call cover as part of the agreed GP rota
  • carry out telephone consultations and house visits as required
  • prescribe according to locally or nationally agreed guidelines
  • check and sign repeat prescription requests
  • complete medical reports, referral letters and other, patient-related correspondence in a professional and timely manner
  • record clear and effective computer-based consultation notes to agreed standards
  • participate in Practice meetings, PLT events and Significant Event Analysis reviews as required
  • supervise medical students as required

3 / Maintain quality standards within the Practice, alerting the GP Partners to clinical governance, quality and risk issues as appropriate
4 / Work effectively and collaboratively with members of the Practice team and with other Practice-based external colleagues, including the District Nurse, Health Visitor and Midwifery teams
5 / Observe a duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in the workplace
6 / Follow policies and procedures within the Practice, suggesting changes to improve efficiency where appropriate

MURRAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Job Description

JOB TITLE / Salaried General Practitioner
REPORTS TO / GP Partners/ Practice Manager
PRACTICE STRUCTURE
GP PARTNERS

PRACTICE MANAGER

SALARIED GP (x2)
Practice Accounts Medical Receptionist
Nurse (x2) Manager (x8)
= line management relationship
= clinical management relationship
USE OF EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND SYSTEMS
1 / Access the Practice clinical system (INPS Vision) via PC, to record and manage patient appointments and to input and access patient data
2 / Use DOCMAN software to access a range of clinical information, including letters, laboratory results and other documents and make patient referrals via SCI Gateway
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1 / Effectively manage own time, workload and resources while contributing to the Practice team
2 / Maintain knowledge and awareness of relevant local and national policies, including: prescribing, confidentiality, Data Protection, Health & Safety
3 / Participate in annual GP appraisal, taking personal responsibility for maintaining records of personal and professional development
4 / Commit to lifelong learning by maintaining professional education and development through attendance at relevant study events with prior agreement of the GP Partners. Participate in in-house training events as required
5 / Communicate with Practice colleagues to achieve shared goals, receiving and giving constructive feedback and being open to the opinions of others
6 / Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions

MURRAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Job Description

JOB TITLE / Salaried General Practitioner
REPORTS TO / GP Partners/ Practice Manager
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
  • Fully trained and accredited General Practitioner (MRCGP)
  • Registered with the General Medical Council
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary clinical team
  • Experience of working under pressure in a busy clinical environment, while determining own work priorities
Desirable:
  • Included on NHS Lothian’s Performers list
  • Member of Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme
  • 6 months’ post qualification experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
  • Understanding of evidence-based practice
  • A good knowledge of and interest in General Practice and Primary Care
  • Ability to analyse information, assessing its implications for the individual patient and impact on the care plan
  • Negotiation and conflict management
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Good IT skills
Desirable:
  • Knowledge of current Primary Care delivery policy and national legislation, including GMS contract and Clinical Governance
Personal and Professional Responsibilities
Essential:
  • Ability to understand and maintain the requirement for strict confidentiality
  • Commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and development

MURRAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Person Specification

Job title / Salaried General Practitioner
Reports to / GP Partners/Practice Manager
Qualifications / Essential / Desirable
Fully trained and accredited General Practitioner (MRCGP) / √
Registered with the General Medical Council / √
Included on NHS Lothian’s Performers list / √
Member of Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme / √
Experience / Essential / Desirable
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary clinical team / √
Experience of working under pressure in a busy clinical environment, while determining own work priorities / √
6 months’ post qualification experience / √
Skills / Essential / Desirable
Ability to analyse information, assessing its implications for the individual patient and impact on the care plan / √
Negotiation and conflict management / √
Excellent communication and organisational skills / √
Good IT skills / √
Knowledge / Essential / Desirable
Understanding of evidence-based practice / √
A good knowledge of and interest in General Practice and Primary Care / √
Knowledge of current Primary Care delivery policy and national legislation, including GMS contract and Clinical Governance / √
Personal and Professional Responsibilities / Essential / Desirable
Ability to understand and maintain the requirement for strict confidentiality / √
Commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and development / √

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