Job summaryWe are looking for a GP for 6 months Maternity Leave Cover.We are looking for 4 to 8 sessions per week.GP Maternity Cover Job at PMGWe have an exciting opportunity for you to join our innovative and forward thinking practice of over 15,600 patients with sites in Tynemouth, North Shields and Hadrian Park.It may be time for a change and you may want to work somewhere that makes you feel valued, that allows you to expand your GP career, be flexible with your sessions and accrue extra holiday to make sure you can get that work life balance right.If any of these apply to you or you would like further information about our practice values or to meet the team first then get in touch!Main duties of the jobThe GP is responsible for providing medical care and services to the practice population, managing a clinical caseload and dealing with a diverse range of health needs.This will include, but is not limited to, surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, administration, complying with the practices contracts (GMS/PMS/enhanced services), and the education and training of junior/trainee clinical staff.Full job description on requestAbout usWhat we offer at Priory Medical Group:Support and CPD:Nominated GP mentor with protected time for a monthly catch upWeekly in house clinical meetings for patient queries/discussionMonthly education programmeQuarterly whole practice Time Out sessionsTraining practice with registrars, foundation doctors, medical students and physician associate students.Career development:GP Fellowship programme supportedPortfolio careers encouraged, we have University tutors, ICB board members and GPSIsMinor Surgery and Family Planning clinicsActive member of PCN with close working arrangements with neighbouring practicesResearch interests encouragedGP workload:Mix of 10 and 15 minute appointmentsFlexible start and finish timesLow visiting rateWell protected and infrequent on call daysMulti-disciplinary approach to General Practice:Extremely efficient in house pharmacy team with pharmacists and technicians dealing with hospital discharges and medication changesFirst contact physiotherapists, Mental health nurses, Paramedics and Physician Associates working alongside GP teamSalary and Holiday:Competitive, indemnity included6 weeks standard annual leave (pro rata)Additional week of flexible CPD time (pro rata)Contact Chris Mettham for further information - cmettham@nhs.netJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe salaried GP is responsible for providing medical care and services to the practice population, managing a clinical caseload and dealing with a diverse range of health needs.This will include, but is not limited to, surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, administration, complying with the practices contracts (GMS/PMS/enhanced services), and the education and training of junior/trainee clinical staff.Key responsibilities clinicalCaring for patientsPractise evidence-based medicine, in line with national and locally agreed guidelinesConduct patient consultations during the practices clinical appointment hoursUndertake duty and out-of-hours consultations as required, on a rota basisTriage patients presenting to the practice in person and by telephoneConduct telephone consultations and home visits as appropriateCheck and sign repeat prescription requestsCheck, manage and process patient test resultsPrescribe in line with local and national guidelinesRefer patients to secondary/urgent care and additional interventions as appropriateManage long-term conditions and patients with complex problemsPromote healthy living strategies and give health and wellbeing advice, generally encouraging patients to follow a healthy lifestyleCarry out patient testing and screening as requiredMake autonomous clinical decisions relating to patients health needsCommunication with patientsUse communication that is appropriate to the situation, including:Communicating sensitively with patients and carers when delivering bad newsEstablishing appropriate communication methods to suit patients and carers level of understanding, cultural/language needs, and preferred communication methodAnticipating and overcoming barriers to communication, seeking support from other staff members where necessaryUse appropriate communication skills and style to make patients aware of risk, to obtain consent where necessary, and to ensure patients comply with treatmentDelivering high-quality servicesProvide services to the practices patient population to the highest possible standard, in line with competencies and professional code of conductMonitor and maintain the standard of care provided, taking appropriate action if standards are not met, through self- and peer-review, benchmarking and evaluationUndertake clinical governance and clinical audit activities to ensure the continual improvement of service deliveryParticipate in reviewing and responding to complaints, significant events, and other shared learning activities within a structured frameworkSupport and mentor staff in training to ensure they deliver the highest standards of careSupport the performance of team members and collaborate in improving the quality of healthcare and service provision, in line with local and national policy and strategyWork within the practices legal framework for identifying vulnerable patients and applying policies relating to treatment of vulnerable patientsKey responsibilities non-clinicalPractice-related dutiesProcess medical reports, referrals and correspondenceRecord and collect data for audit purposesMake timely, clear, computer-based records of consultations and contact with patientsMaintain administrative records relating to the practice contract, enhanced services and QOFContribute to providing a supportive environment for other staff through informal catch-ups and contactAttend and contribute to in-house meetings, including clinical, educational/training-related and administrative meetingsAttend meetings and events held by external agencies and stakeholdersContribute to teaching and training clinical staff as appropriatePersonal and professional developmentComply with the GMC Code of ConductPrepare for and complete annual external appraisalsPrepare for and complete revalidation processAct as a mentor and positive role model to students and junior members of staff, sharing information and good practicePrioritise own workload and collaborate effectively with others to prioritise team and practice workloadKeep a portfolio and potentially develop a special interestUndertake training as required to ensure competencies for delivering all responsibilities, to meet personal, statutory and practice education and learning needs, including keeping records of learning, reflection, complaints and feedbackKeep up to date with current evidence-based approaches to patient care and service delivery, in line with NICE and the National Service FrameworkUndertake and contribute to education activities, such as reviewing significant events, clinical audit, protected learning time, video analysis of consultations, etcContribute to education and training of trainee clinical staff and studentsOther important aspects of the roleMaintaining confidentialityThe salaried GP will, as an integral part of and in the course of carrying out his/her role, have access to confidential and sometimes sensitive information relating to patients, carers and family members, as well as similar information about colleagues. The salaried GP will also have access to confidential commercial information about the practice and its business.All such information, in whatever format and howsoever made available, must be treated with the strictest confidence. All such information held both within and outside of the practice will be shared only as necessary, and in accordance with the practices confidentiality/data-sharing policies, and in line with data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act.Equality and diversityThe salaried GP will comply with the practices own equality and diversity policy, and legislation relating to equality and diversity, including (but not limited to):Recognising the rights of patients, carers, family members and colleagues, and respecting their needs, beliefs, privacy and dignityNot discriminating against patients, carers, family members or colleagues on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010 (or its amendments or later legislation)Supporting people who need help understanding and exercising their rightsActing as a role model in relation to promoting equality, diversity and non-discriminatory practicesIdentifying discriminatory practices and patterns of discrimination, taking appropriate action to tackle it, and instead promoting equalityComplying with, promoting and evaluating chaperoning policiesRecognising and promoting the right of patients to choose their care provider, and to participate in or refuse carePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMedical degreeMRCGPDesirableLeadership qualificationsTeaching qualificationsFurther degreesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePriory Medical GroupAddressPriory Medical Group19 Albion RoadNorth ShieldsTyne And WearNE29 0HTEmployer's websitehttps://www.priorymedical.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)