General Practitioner - Morfa Lane Surgery

We are a welcoming, forward-thinking GP practice seeking a motivated Salaried GP to join us for 4 to 6 sessions per week (with flexibility around working patterns). This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and progressive team whether you're newly qualified or looking for a fresh start in a new environment.

We are about to move into new premises so this is a new start for all of us as a team.

At Morfa Lane Surgery, we continually look for innovative ways to improve patient care and enhance work-life balance. Our commitment to staff wellbeing and development is central to how we work.

About us:

Morfa Lane Surgery is a forward thinking and innovative GP practice driven by passion to put the patient at the centre of everything. As a Practice and as colleagues, we are committed to providing each other with an open, friendly and supportive environment. We are a long established practice with an aim to provide training and education, situated in West Wales.

We have approximately 4050 patients. We use the EMIS clinical system, and we are looking for someone who will share our commitment to providing excellent healthcare to our patients, and become part of our team.

A key member of the team, the Salaried GP will manage a caseload, dealing with a wide range of presenting health care needs in a primary care setting. The post holder will work with clinical colleagues in ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients. The post holder will also contribute to planning and decision making as part of the practice team;

the job description therefore covers clinical and organisation elements.

A well established, small friendly and dedicated team serving over 4050 patients

High quality clinical care (with high QAIF points) under a GMS contract

Good skill-mix, with 4 GP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, Pharmacist and good links with the wider primary care team EMIS clinical system with EMIS Scan

A wide range of additional and enhanced services.

Active with the Cluster Collaborative.

• To deliver highly effective medical care to the practice population.
• Provide services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Prescribing in adherence to local and national guidelines
• Effectively manage long term and acute conditions
• Complete administration tasks in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescriptions and other associated administrative tasks.
• Undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
• Accurately maintain clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
• To work collaboratively, with an equal share of the practice workload.
• Adhere to best practice as recommended through clinical guidelines and audit processes.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QAIF/Enhanced Services.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal and revalidation process.
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• Support the practice in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
• Review and adhere to practice policies at all times.
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times.
• Participate in practice audits as required.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach.

REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

All employees who are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.

SUPERVISION

Where the appropriate professional organisation details a requirement in relation to supervision, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure compliance with this requirement. If you are in any doubt about the existence of such a requirement speak to your Manager.

Confidentiality:

Data protection is a top priority for the Company. The Data Protection Act places obligations on the Practice to ensure that data is processed lawfully and stored according to its strict provisions. You are required to uphold the Companys data protection policies when dealing with information about patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers. Our work is of highly confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty.

Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.

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