Salaried GPs – Islington, North London

The Islington GP Federation is seeking dynamic and innovative GPs to join its team at the Northern Medical Centre and Hanley Primary Care Centre in North London. This permanent role offers competitive salary options and flexibility to work between 3 to 6 sessions per week. GPs with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply, particularly those with at least two years’ experience and leadership interests in areas like safeguarding.

As a salaried GP within this forward-thinking practice, you will be an integral part of the clinical team responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care. You will prioritise continuity and case management, even though you may not have a named patient list. The practices utilise a cutting-edge digital triage system, allowing you to ensure that every patient receives timely and appropriate care. Your administrative responsibilities will include managing pathology results, processing correspondence, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including pharmacists, nurses, and administrators.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Engage in both face-to-face and telephone consultations, covering same-day and planned care.
• Efficiently manage test results in cooperation with other GPs.
• Facilitate effective communication and handovers with team members.
• Participate in the triage of patient requests to prioritise urgent and complex cases.
• Support clinical administration tasks, including follow-ups and safety netting for patients.

Team Integration:

• Participate actively in team meetings and quality improvement projects.
• Mentor and supervise less experienced team members, contributing to training initiatives.
• Collaborate with various healthcare professionals, ensuring a team-based approach to patient care.

Care Delivery:

• Focus on providing safe, high-quality care by managing continuity for complex cases.
• Maintain clear clinical records and document your reasoning for decisions.
• Ensure compliance with practice policies and guidelines including confidentiality and data protection.

Professional Development:

• Engage in continuous learning through training opportunities offered by IGPF.
• Contribute to personal development activities, including regular audits and evaluations of clinical practice.
• Participate in a robust induction process, which includes ongoing support and supervision.

Work Environment

The Islington GP Federation emphasises a supportive and dynamic work environment aimed at reducing healthcare demand and improving patient care quality. The practices serve diverse communities, providing engaging clinical challenges and professional growth opportunities catering to the changing demographics in the borough.

In addition to standard practice hours, GPs should be prepared to participate in Saturday morning rotations as part of extended service provision.

Why join Islington GP Federation? The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where protection of patient rights and well-being of staff are priorities. The team is encouraged to pursue innovation in general practice and to develop collaborative systems that improve care delivery.

In summary, this role presents a unique chance to be part of a modern, patient-centric healthcare model, equipped to tackle the complexities of general practice today while providing avenues for professional growth and well-being. If you seek an exciting, community-focused GP role, contact HR at Islington GP Federation for more information.