Salaried GP - Broadmead Medical Centre

Join our Award Winning, City Centre GP Practice, where your care truly matters - Broadmead Medical Centre.

Job description

As a GP at Broadmead Medical Centre, you will be expected to perform the ten key functions of a doctor within a primary care setting.

Primary Care Diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, both acute and chronic, in patients of all ages.

Preventative Care -Conducting routine check-ups, screenings, and immunizations to prevent illnesses and promote overall health.

Health promotion- Educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices, including diet, exercise, and disease prevention.

Managing Chronic Conditions- Monitoring and managing ongoing health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma alongside our amazing team of LTC nurses.

Referral and coordination-Referring patients to specialists and coordinating care among multiple healthcare providers.

Prescribing Medications- Prescribing medications, interpreting test results, and providing medical advice.

Urgent Care Providing initial assessment and stabilisation for emergency situations before referring to specialised care.

Medical Record keeping- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient.

Additionally, you may take on specific responsibilities in in agreed clinical areas that interest you, to support QOF and other enhanced services. You will also be expected to attend regular and relevant practice meetings. Provide mentorship and support to more junior or associated colleagues and generally act as a good team player.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification for more info.

We reserve the right to amend the closing date for this vacancy depending on application levels.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC
• Fully trained GP with JCTGP vocational training certificate
• Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent)

Desirable

• Higher post graduate membership, for example, MRCGP/nMRCGP, MRCP, DRCOG, DCH
• Experience of delivering QOF
• RCGP part 1 or experience in drugs substance use
• Experience in Primary Care and General Practice settings
• A desire to work within hard to reach or marginalised groups
• Experience of working in teams and able to promote a team spirit
• Knowledge of national and local agendas in respect of primary care commissioning, and intermediate and urgent care agendas
• Familiarity with EMIS
• GP trainer, Clinical Supervision or Mentoring certificate
• Working with a patient clinical triage models such as Accurx

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent diagnostic skills, with ability to assess and mange a wide variety of patient presentations

Effective patient communication and history taking

Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice

Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills

Ability to adjust communication skills to meet the needs of the recipient

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ongoing commitment to personal development

Able to work within a team, motivate a team and take instruction as required

Able to use own initiative

Able to always maintain confidentiality with regards to staff and patients

Desirable

• Ability to perform minor surgery procedures
• Special interest in a relevant area such as mental health, women's health

Peronal Qualities / Behavioural Attributes

Essential

• Ability to explain complex medical information in an accessible manner to patients of different backgrounds
• Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Organised, systematic and flexible

Tactful and diplomatic

Positive attitude towards innovations and change - Adaptable and able to respond to a changing situation

Can self-analyse own work and performance - Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately

Good team player who is able to support, value and respect the contribution of all members

Self-motivated and able to work autonomously

Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve

Able to manage sensitive and emotive situations

Desirable

• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning
• Enthusiasm for innovation and improvement in healthcare delivery

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