Job at a glance
We are seeking to recruit a sessional GP to join our busy, friendly and supportive practice in Blackhall and Peterlee in County Durham. Our practice prides itself on delivering quality patient care underpinned by a strong team ethos, where collaboration, mutual respect and support for all staff are paramount. We are an established training practice, actively involved in the education and development of Doctors in Training (DiTs) and medical students.
We are committed to supporting professional growth and actively encourage ongoing learning and development across the multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming, forward-thinking practice with a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care to our local community., Provide safe, high-quality, patient centred clinical care to the registered practice population.
Deliver services in line with the GMS contract, its schedules, and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. Issue prescriptions safely and appropriately, in accordance with local and national prescribing policies, guidelines, and formularies. Proactively and effectively manage patients with long term conditions, including regular review and optimisation of care. Complete all associated administrative work in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription authorisation, review of test results, and handling of clinical correspondence.
Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records that comply with GMC standards, practice policies, and current professional guidance. Work constructively within the multidisciplinary team, sharing the clinical and administrative workload equitably. Practise in line with current evidence, national and local clinical guidelines, and learning from the practices audit and significant event programme.
Participate in and support continuous quality improvement, clinical audit, and service development activities within the practice. Attend and contribute meaningfully to practice, clinical, and multidisciplinary team meetings as required., 15 minute appointments Mix of telephone and face to face appointments. Review and action test results/tasks/paperwork Pro rata on call supported with same day nurse practitioner appointments.
Minimal home visits Minimal extended access commitment. Communicating effectively with staff, colleagues and patients. Opportunistically addressing QOF alerts during consultations where appropriate. Contributing to QOF to maximise points in all areas. Identification and reporting of issues of quality and risk. Protected time for your own reviews to allow for continuity of care. We are a supportive Practice and encourage discussion of cases and information informally and in clinical meetings.
The main responsibilities of the salaried GP are listed below. This list is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement for other tasks as appropriate. Deliver high-quality, patient-centred medical care to the practice population. Provide services in accordance with the GMS contract and associated regulatory requirements. Prescribe medicines appropriately, adhering to local and national prescribing guidelines and formularyis.
Manage patients with long-term conditions effectively and proactively. Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, test results, and associated correspondence. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards, practice policy, and current guidance. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing fairly to the overall practice workload.
Adhere to best practice as guided by clinical evidence, national guidelines, and the practice audit programme. Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and service development within the practice. Participate fully in the annual appraisal process and maintain compliance with all professional requirements. P