Murrayfield Medical Centre

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 / √