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A GP Partner (General Practitioner Partner) is a senior doctor within a general practice who combines clinical responsibilities with leadership and business management duties. GP Partners are both healthcare providers and co-owners of the practice, playing a central role in delivering high-quality primary care to the local community.The role of a GP Partner is multifaceted, combining expert clinical practice with leadership, entrepreneurship, and stewardship of NHS resources. It is a position of responsibility, influence, and long-term commitment to both patients and the sustainability of primary care services.Main duties of the jobClinical ResponsibilitiesDiagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnessesPreventative healthcare and health promotionSafeguarding responsibilitiesManaging complex and high-risk patientsSupervising and mentoring junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionalsLeadership and Management RoleAs practice owners, GP Partners share responsibility for the strategic direction and operational management of the practice.Workforce planning and recruitmentFinancial management and budgetingCompliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Care Quality Commission)Contract management (e.g., NHS contracts such as GMS/PMS/APMS)Service development and quality improvementGovernance and risk managementGP Partners are accountable for ensuring the practice meets contractual obligations with the NHS England and delivers safe, sustainable services.Strategic and Community RoleGP Partners help shape the future of local healthcare by:Working collaboratively within Primary Care Networks (PCNs)Engaging with local stakeholders and community servicesContributing to system-wide planning with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)Driving innovation and digital transformation within the practiceAccountability and OwnershipUnlike salaried GPs, GP Partners:Hold financial risk and share in profitsAre jointly and severally liable for the businessInfluence long-term strategic decisionsShape the culture and values of the organisationAbout usWe are a small and friendly GP practice located in Long Eaton, with excellent access to Nottingham or Derby or further afield, with junction 25 of the M1 being less than 2 miles away. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our friendly and caring Practice as a GP Partner.We pride ourselves on being a well-established training practice providing general medical services for our practice list of 5800 patients. This is a rewarding and varied role for a GP who shares our ethos of providing patient centred care and is motivated to maintain and improve our high QOF achievement and contribute to the development of the organisational and business aspect of the Practice.We are a fully computerised Practice, using TPP SystmOne and working towards becoming paper light. We have an integrated nursing team including a Nursing team, Health Care Assistant and an efficient and supportive administration team.Job responsibilitiesThere will be a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled populationb. The provision of services commensurate with the GP contractc. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelinesd. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidancee. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency caref. Effective management of long-term conditionsg. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-careh. Process administration in a timely manner including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasksi. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathwaysj. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidancek. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workloadl. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit processm. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plansn. Take responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the organisationo. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOFp. Attend and contribute effectively to external and internal meetings as requiredq. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the organisation including clinical governance, training, financial management and HRr. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding childrens. Ensure compliance with the appraisal processt. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practiceu. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the organisations teamv. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all timesw. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvementx. Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary teamy. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor rolesz. Accept responsibility for a specialist interest within the organisationaa. Contribute to the effective management of the organisation including administration, planning, strategy, resilience planning etc.bb. Identify, implement and embed best practice through clinical guidelines and the audit processcc. Contribute to the training of medical students from all clinical disciplinesdd. Show leadership qualities, work collaboratively, ensure an even distribution of the organisation's workloadee. Remain fully focused on the strategic aims of the organisation, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditureff. Prepare and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive mannergg. Provide proactive leadership to the organisation, patients and their carershh. Supporting the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisationii. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss eventsjj. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmeskk. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governancell. Attend formal appraisal at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreedmm. Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct careIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the Partner has the following wider responsibilities:a. Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise. Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessaryb. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient carePerson SpecificationQualificationsQualified GPMRCGPVocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGPCertificate of Completion of Training - CCTFull GMC registrationPerformers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmationEngland Conforms to the National Performers List and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service - Performers Lists, England Regulations 2013.Appropriate medical defence indemnityEvidence of current validation/appraisalEligibility to practice in the UK independentlyExperienceAbility to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExperience of working in a primary care environmentMinimum of two years as either a salaried GP or post-graduation for a non GP partnerA good understanding of the primary care contractGood understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced servicesProven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practiceExperience of medicines managementExperience of ICS initiativesClinical knowledge and other skillsOutstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a PartnerUnderstanding the importance of evidence-based practiceGood MS Office and clinical system IT knowledgeUnderstanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processesExcellent communication skills - written and oral, including recording of accurate clinical notesAbility to work within own scope of practice and understand when to discuss cases to clinical colleaguesExperience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnoseAbility to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situationsUnderstanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordinglyAssess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditionsUnderstanding of the safeguarding adults and childrenUnderstanding of the importance of evidence-based practiceExperience of medicines managementKnowledge of public health issues in the local areaPartake in financial management decisions/meetingsOccupational Health clearanceFlexibility to work outside of core office hoursPartake in financial management decisions/meetingsOccupational Health clearanceFlexibility to work outside of core office hoursKnowledge of health promotion strategiesProject lead as required with PCN, CQC, ICS/ICB and QOFDisclosure 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr