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OverviewExciting opportunity for a GP Partner to join our successful, supportive, stable and friendly team from 1st January 2027.Personal list system, high QOF achievement and well-renumeratedTeaching practice with Registrars, FY2s, medical, nursing and pharmacy studentsSupportive, dedicated, cohesive clinical, administrative and management teamTeam of nurses, HCAs, prescribing nurse manager, care-coordinators, pharmacist, GP assistants, mental health workers and first contact physiotherapistsMinor surgery facilities including skin surgery and vasectomyWomens and sexual health hubActively involved in researchForward thinking team and early adopters of new technology, prioritising ways of working that promote wellbeing and work life balance, benefit our patients and ensure resilience for the futureSupport of a dedicated outreach Home Visiting ServiceGeographically small practice area with good roads and transport linksGood CQC with Outstanding in the responsiveness category rating in 2023Focus on sustainability and engaged PPG group to develop a wellness garden area and significant solar generation (Gold Green Impact award)Regular social and team building eventsMain duties of the jobABOUT THE PRACTICEWe are a 9 partner, long-established teaching practice situated in the north of Norwich City, near to the city centre and the developing Magdalen Street area. We have approximately 15,000 patients and are well-liked by our patients with consistently good patient satisfaction scores.About usHealthwatch Norfolk visited the Practice in June 2023 and their report can be here: visited in November 2023 and their report can be found here: responsibilitiesKey responsibilities clinicalCaring for patientsPractice evidence based medicine, in line with national and locally agreed guidelinesConduct patient consultations during the practice's clinical appointment hoursUndertake duty consultations on a rota basisTriage patients presenting to the practice in person, by telephone and E ConsultsConduct 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 practice's 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 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 strategyPractice-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 studentsMaintaining confidentialityThe 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 GP will 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 practice’s confidentiality/data-sharing policies, and in line with data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act.Equality and diversityThe GP will comply with the practice’s 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 careKey relationships and contactsInternalPartnersPractice nursing teamClinical Pharmacy TeamClinical staff in trainingBusiness Manager / Assistant Practice Manager / Practice Operations ManagerReception and administration staffExternalPatients carers and family membersCommunity nursing and pharmacy teamsOccupational therapy teamsICB managers and staffOther external agencies and stakeholdersSecondary carePerson SpecificationQualificationsExperience working in primary care/practice environmentFully qualified GP eligible to work in general practice in the NHSGMC registrationAnnual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)Be on the NHSE medical performers listExperience with clinical systems eg SystmOne, AccurxDemonstrates evidence of continuous professional developmentAbility to take work with integrated care pathways, protocols and patient specific directivesDisclosure 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.Depending on experienceGP Partner profits #J-18808-Ljbffr