Doncaster Local Medical Committee Ltd

1 Doncaster Local Medical Committee Ltd Oakwood Surgery, Masham Road, Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6BU Tel: 01302 320010. Fax: 01302 371804 Lay Secretary – [email protected] www.doncasterlmc.co.uk

UPDATE MAY 2014

Contents Page

1) New BMA campaign – YOUR GP CARES …………………………………. 1

2) Tender for Sexual Health Services for 2015………………………………. 2

3) Update on Bariatric monitoring ………………………………………………. 3

4) GPC representative …………………………………………………………… 3

5) Smoke cessation service update …………………………………………….. 3

6) Bowel scope screening programme ………………………………………… 4

7) Patient Participation DES ……………………………………………………… 4

8) Vacc and Imms update ………………………………………………………….. 4

9) Documents for information ……………………………………………………. 5

10) Job vacancies …………………………………………………………………… 6

Message from Chaand Nagpaul, Chair of the GPC. New BMA campaign – ‘Your GP Cares’ This campaign, to highlight the pressures in general practice, is now live! The BMA will be launching a full suite of campaign materials, including posters and leaflets, at the LMC conference on 22nd/23rd May. These will explain the campaign issues to patients. The launch plans involve media publicity, launch of webpages and social media activity. There are also plans in the coming months to engage politicians, policy makers and patients further in the campaign, along with GPs themselves. More details to follow. The success of ‘Your GP cares’ is heavily dependent on GP support. Now the campaign has launched can we please ask you to:  join the campaign via the BMA website www.bma.org.uk/YourGPcares 2  help raise awareness of the campaign with your colleagues and contacts

 engage with the campaign on Twitter using #YourGPcares and following the BMA

@TheBMA if you are active on social media

 if you have further case studies to illustrate the issues the campaign is highlighting

please email them to [email protected]

 join in the conversation on BMA communities

However, so that you have access to something now, there are two posters that you can download from the website and can start using straight away if you so wish.

Tender for Sexual Health services for 2015. Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council will competitively tender for a delivery partner(s) for sexual health services during 2014/15 in order to secure improved public health outcomes. It is estimated that contracts will start 01/04/15. We anticipate that the tender documents will be available on YORTender for potential bidders to download from 01/08/2014, although timescales are currently subject to change. The commissioning intentions will be posted on YORTender in the next few days. This information is issued solely for the purposes of conducting soft market testing. The Council may be interested in meeting with organisations with experience of delivering the services included and anticipate holding some supplier events that interested parties may wish to attend. It is recommended that potential providers register on the YORTender website as the procurement process will be through this system. https://www.yortender.co.uk/procontract/portal.nsf/vLiveDocs/SD-DEVV-6UGE9Y? OpenDocument&contentid=1.001

Monitoring of Bariatric Patients

The LMC are in contact with Louise Parsons (Lead Nurse) in the Bariatric department regarding clear discharge protocols for follow up care of patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. They confess that the current discharge protocols lack clarity and they are now being discussed by the multi disciplinary team. Once it has been established what the workload will be for primary care, we can commence negotiations with the CCG.

GPC representative for SY&B

I would like to express my thanks again for the votes I received from my GP colleagues in the recent ballot for the GPC representative for South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. I will be taking up my position in July. (Just to clarify, this does not affect my role as the LMC Medical Secretary for Doncaster, rather, my attendance at the monthly GPC meetings will strengthen 3 my knowledge and negotiating skills, and thus enable me to continue to serve the GPs of Doncaster to the best of my ability). I am always happy to hear from any GP who has issues which they feel need to be aired at the GPC.

Our current GPC representative, Dr Trish Edney, will be standing down in June. Doncaster LMC would like to extend our grateful thanks to Trish who has travelled across from Sheffield for our monthly Monday evening LMC meeting on a very regular basis, and has provided us with very useful feedback and guidance on national debates and guidances.

Smoke Cessation service update

We understand from a recent meeting with SWYFT, that they are planning to open town centre premises at the end of June, (The Quit Stop, 40 Scot Lane, Doncaster). This will provide a service for walk in patients, referrals and booked appointments. Plans are that it will open 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, and some evening sessions for face to face consultations. There will also be a central telephone hub 8 am to 9pm 7 days a week. GP Practices should all be in receipt of vouchers and a list of participating pharmacies. A new service specification should be issued at the end of June. It is not yet clear who will prescribe Champix and the LMC are currently in negotiations with SWYFT.

Bowel scope screening programme for 55 yr olds

The SYLMC Liaison group met with Dr Stuart Riley, Gastro-enterologist at Sheffield, to hear about the bowel scope screening programme for 55 year olds, which is due to be rolled out across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw later this year. It will dovetail with the existing bowel screening programme for the over 60s and in the longer term will be nurse led. Patients aged 55 will be picked off the Exeter System and sent an invitation for a one off flexible sigmoidoscopy. If the patient declines, they can opt in up to the age of 60, when there is automatic progression to the FOB screening. We are advised that there will be minimal issues for primary care, mainly patients asking GPs whether they should accept the test offer. Further details will be sent out in due course.

Patient Participation DES

We are advised that 35% of Doncaster practices failed to achieve the Patient Participation DES, and only 57% of practices across SY&B met all the elements. This appears to be due to the absence of an end of year report. As you know, DES payments are sequential for each component and must be met before the next component can be paid, with a final published report which includes all elements. The Area Team have taken the stance that where a 4 report has not been published by 31 March, payment will not be paid, irrelevant of whether components 1-5 have been met.

We would strongly recommend that ALL practices affected by this non payment request an appeal as soon as possible

Vacc and Imms Update

Recording vaccinations Practitioners are reminded to record the brand as well as the batch number on the patient’s clinical record. This information should also be clearly documented (against each vaccine given) on the clinic list returned to the Child Health Records Department to ensure the child’s record can be accurately and completely updated. This is especially important where there is a choice of vaccine for that element of the programme.

Pertussis

Following a report last week on three infant deaths in the London area, we have received notification of a confirmed case of pertussis in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw in an infant, too young to be vaccinated born to woman who was not vaccinated. Whilst women are signposted to the GP by the Midwife at booking, practices should ensure that the offer of vaccination is documented in the woman’s clinical record.

Documents for information: DoH: Transforming Primary Care This document, issued by the Department of Health and NHS England, outlines a series of policies required to meet some of NHS England’s most significant challenges through developments in primary care provision. These include the challenges of an ageing population and to better service those living with complex health and care needs. Its initial focus is on primary care, with GPs having the opportunity to lead a transformation of care for vulnerable older people in the community. Discussions between the DCCG/LMC and GPs are taking place, to ascertain a local vision for primary care. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/plans-to-improve-primary-care Procurement Opportunities It is recommended that GPs register on the YORTender website to view procurement opportunities. https://www.yortender.co.uk/procontract/portal.nsf/vLiveDocs/SD-DEVV-6UGE9Y? OpenDocument&contentid=1.001

JOB VACANCIES

Our monthly Update is sent to all LMCS in the SY area. We will be happy to advertise your GP/Practice vacancies

THORNE MOOR MEDICAL PRACTICE Salaried GP Required 6

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Salaried GP, with possibility of partnership, to help develop our rapidly growing practice. Financial package and sessions negotiable with Golden Hello to the right candidate.

• 8,200 patients

• 2 sites geographically close to each other in this small market town. Both sites are based in LIFT buildings

• Easy access to M18/M180 for commuting Opportunity to join the second best practice in the country (according to the NHS England/Ipsos Mori Survey 2013). For further information, please contact Karen (Associate Manager). Informal contacts or visits are welcome. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01405 746899. 7 Part Time General Practitioner – Partnership offered (6mths parity)

White House Farm Medical Centre, Armthorpe, Doncaster

4 sessions per week (2 x 2 sessions Monday and Tuesday)

We wish to welcome applicants for our new General Practitioner position. We are a friendly, forward-thinking, innovative and enthusiastic team, and we are looking for a similar minded GP with an ambition for personal development.

Sub-Urban GMS practice

List size – 6,700

Current 3 GPS (wte 2 & 3/4)

Computer System – System One (paperlite)

Good QoF achievement

Experienced, friendly Nursing and ReceptionTeam

Enhanced CRB required

CV - Applications to: Practice Manager (Carole Hicking)

White House Farm Medical Centre

Church Street

Armthorpe

Doncaster

DN3 3AH e-mail [email protected]

Telephone 01302 831437 8 PRINCESS MEDICAL CENTRE

Are currently looking for a Salaried GP

(6 - 10 clinical sessions per week)

With a view to joining the Partnership

Due to a GP relocating an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic GP to make a difference to the patients of Woodlands, a pleasant ex-mining village situated on the old Great North Road, just a few minutes from the A1M.

We are a friendly Practice, with a patient population of 6500. We currently have 3 GP’s and an excellent team of 3 nurses, who run minor illness clinics, telephone triage and a full chronic disease management service.

We are consistently high QOF achievers currently operating on EMIS PCS clinical system (Emis Web from July).

START DATE: With immediate effect (following the necessary checks)

Apply with CV and covering letter to:

Mrs Sara Lamph

Practice Manager

Princess Medical Centre

Princess Street

Woodlands

Doncaster, DN6 7LX

Tel: 01302 723406 Fax: 01302 723433

Email: [email protected]

Informal visits can be arranged by contacting Sara Lamph Tel: 01302 72340

THE SCOTT PRACTICE 9 Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager

Up to Full time

We are looking to expand our nursing team with a Nurse Practitioner who will also take on the role of Manager of our nursing and HCA team.

The Scott Practice is a large practice with 11 partners and 13,600 patients with a nursing team of 3 hca’s, practice nurse and 3 nurse practitioners.

We are looking for someone to work between 25 – 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between 7.30am and 7.00 pm Monday to Friday. It is essential that the hours are worked over 5 days.

We are seeking someone with chronic disease management experience, (COPD is highly desirable) along with minor illness, family planning and treatment room experience. The post holder must be an Independent Prescriber and have experience of leading a team.

Salary dependant on previous experience.

Job description available on request

Closing date for applications 18.5.14

To apply please complete attached application form (no CV’s please) and send to:

Rose Fells, Managing Partner, The Scott Practice, Greenfield Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0TG 10 WHITE HOUSE FARM MEDICAL CENTRE

Church Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3AH

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Due to retirement an opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join the White House Farm Medical Centre on a part time basis - 16 hrs per week

We are an average sized well developed GP surgery in Doncaster with approximately 6,500 patients. The team consists of 2 ¾ time GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistant, Administrators and Reception Staff.

.Hours of employment currently 16 hours per week. (ideally the hours required would be worked on a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

We are looking for a Practice Nurse who has competent skills for practice treatment room work and chronic disease management. Ideally, we seek a Nurse who has a diploma for COPD work but this is a preferred criteria not essential.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability

Job description on request

Hours:Part Time 16 minimum Salary: Negotiable

Contact Name: If there is any further Applications by CV with covering information required please contact letter to: Mrs C Hicking Carole Hicking (Practice Manager) Practice Manager, White House Farm Or Fiona Moscardini (Practice Nurse) Medical Centre, Church Street, clarification of clinical role. Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3AH

e-mail carole.hicking@gp- c86021.nhs.uk

Northfield Surgery

The Vermuyden Centre 11 Fieldside

Thorne

DN8 4BQ

PART-TIME MEDICAL SECRETARY

A part-time, experienced medical secretary is required to join our friendly GP practice. The ideal candidate will be polite, flexible, highly motivated, have a pleasant telephone manner and with excellent organisational skills.

Keyboard skills are essential, with experience of using Microsoft Office

Knowledge of EMIS Web is desirable

Good Typist

Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable. Full training will be provided.

Flexibility to cover annual/sick leave is essential

20 hours per week

Full uniform provided

NHS Pension scheme available

Salary dependent on experience.

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th May 2014 6pm

Macdonald Ossuetta, Acting Practice Manager, Northfield Surgery, The Vermuyden Centre

Fieldside, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 4BQ

All applicants must complete an application form; CVs can be included with the completed application form. To apply for this post please telephone the surgery on 01405 812121 to request an application pack.

Northfield Surgery

The Vermuyden Centre

Fieldside 12 Thorne

DN8 4BQ

SUPERVISOR RECEPTIONIST

A part-time, experienced receptionist is required to join our friendly GP practice. The ideal candidate will be polite, flexible, highly motivated, have a pleasant telephone manner and be enthusiastic.

Keyboard skills are essential.

Knowledge of EMIS Web is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided.

Flexibility to cover annual/sick leave is essential.

25 hours per week, 8 am – 1 pm and 1 pm – 6pm (alternate weeks).

Full uniform provided.

Salary negotiable.

NHS pension scheme available.

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th May 2014, 6 pm.

Macdonald Ossuetta, Acting Practice Manager, Northfield Surgery, The Vermuyden Centre, Fieldsiode, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 4BQ.

All applicants must complete an application form: CVs can be included with the completed application form. To apply for this post please telephone the surgery on 01405 812121 to request an application pack

Welcome to:

Welcome back to Dr Greg Connor who joins Dr Jason Grimwood at the Nelson Practice as a partner. 13 A MONTHLY REMINDER TO ALL GPS THAT THE LMC OFFICERS ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND SUPPORT (TOGETHER WITH REPRESENTATION, IF REQUIRED), TO ANY GP WHO MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF A COMPLAINT.

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All GPs on Doncaster Performers List (and medical students) are welcome to attend any LMC meeting as an observer. Please let the office know if you plan to attend.

Next meeting Monday 2nd June at 7.30 pm at Doncaster Golf Club, 278 Bawtry Road, Doncaster DN4 7NY

Please send any items for inclusion in the next Update to Jean at the LMC office, [email protected] tel 01302 320010, fax 01302 371804.