Job Description

The Lewisham Care Partnership

is an established Super Partnership/PCN bringing together 5 practices in central Lewisham, South East London with a total practice population of 53,738.

We are a very innovative team, seeking to push through good ideas that improve both patient care and our staff team work life balance.

We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our diverse and energetic team.

Our 5 care sites include, the St Johns Medical Centre , the Honor Oak Group, Belmont Hill , Morden Hill and Hilly Fields care units all located within Lewisham.

We offer:

1. Full time or part-time

2. Reduction in administration. We have centralised and standardised processes for workflow management(reduced paper work) including a Care navigator hub(call centre), Docman hub, Clinical coders, Pharmacy hub, Referral and Call and Recall hubs.

3. Minimal home visiting as we have access to paramedic / AP led home visiting service

4. Excellent clinical, management and administrative support teams

5. CPD time and support for career progression

6. CQC Compliant

7. A clinically diverse team- Pharmacist, ACP, NPs, PA, Social prescriber, Physio First.

8. High QOF achievers.

9. Training Practice

10. Enhanced Services- Extended access, Care Home, Substance Misuse Hub, Homeless Hostel

11. Opportunities for career progression- Lead/ Portfolio GP's, PCN and Specialist roles

12. Locum insurance for sickness

13. NHS Pensions

14. Option to be involved with NHS fellowship programme

15. Duty Dr Hub: Streamlined management of urgent care needs.

16. Introduction of GP Automate: Automation of certain lab reports to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

17. Docman and EPS Capped: Improved document management and electronic prescription service.

Our rate of pay is based on experience and ranges from 10,815 to 12,360.

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:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population The provision of services commensurate with the GMS/PMS contract Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance Effective management of long-term conditions Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training Ensure compliance with the appraisal process Prepare and complete the revalidation process Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Person specification-

Salaried GP

Qualifications:

Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Eligibility:

Full GMC registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience:

Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Minimum of two years as a salaried GP

Clinical knowledge and skills

:

General understanding of the [GMS/PMS] contract

Skills

:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management

Personal qualities:

Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilise resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirements

:

Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lewisham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

GMC Registration (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person