7.3 Under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 it is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that all personal data (information that is capable of identifying a living individual) relating to patients, staff and others to which they have access to in the course of employment is regarded as strictly confidential. Staff must refer to the Health Board’s Data Protection Policy (available via health Board intranet) regarding their responsibilities. 7.4 Travel as necessary between hospitals / clinics / surgeries will be required but a planned and cost effective approach will be expected. 7.5 You will be required to participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance. 8. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 8.1 Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters. 8.2 The post is pensionable, unless the appointee opts out of the scheme or is ineligible to join. Remuneration will be subject to deduction of pension contributions in accordance with the Department of Health and Social Security regulations. 8.3 The salary applicable is on the Salaried GP pay and will be specified in the Contract. Opportunities for enhancements to salary for specific service improvements. 8.4 The appointee will be required to be accessible by telephone. 8.5 There must be no conflict of interest between NHS work and private work. All Salaried General Practitioners undertaking private practice must therefore demonstrate that they are fulfilling their NHS commitments. 8.6 The appointee is entitled to annual leave at the rate of six weeks and two days per annum (pro rata), rising to six weeks and three days per annum (pro rata) upon completion of 10 years total NHS service, and eight public holidays per annum (pro rata). Applications for annual leave must be submitted in writing at least six weeks before the leave is taken. It must also be requested having first taken into account your colleagues leave so as to enable adequate clinical cover to be maintained. 9. JOB LIMITATION
PERSON SPECIFICATION FORM FOR SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible. Evidence of continuous professional development Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.) MRCGP Diplomas relevant to primary care EXPERIENCE Vocational GP training surgery Child surveillance Family planning
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE ABILITY Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care caseload and respond flexibly to workload fluctuations Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working Effective counselling and communication skills Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process Good IT proficiency Ability to develop and sustain relationships with a wide range of individuals and within groups Ability to work across organisations to deliver a common objective Ability to draft letters, reports and protocols in a timely manner Audit Research interests relevant to specialty Teaching / Training experience PERSONAL QUALITIES Flexible approach Motivated and efficient Commitment to learn and best practice OTHER REQUIREMENTS Satisfactory Immigration Status Satisfactory Health Clearance Satisfactory Disclosure Check