Overview
Shore Medical is recruiting an Associate GP on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of and identification with the ethos of the Practice, and will demonstrate this in professional behaviour and dealings with the public. The post holder is directly responsible to the Clinical Services Manager for all organisational and administrative issues and to the Partners for all clinical issues.
The post-holder will provide personal medical services, manage a caseload and associated administrative workload to address a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. They will also provide specialist non-NHS clinics as required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract and additional enhanced services where appropriate for an agreed list of 300 patients per clinical session worked annually.
* Undertake a variety of duties including: surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions.
* Record clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation notes to agreed standards using SystmOne
* Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
* Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
* Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Additional Duties of an Associate GP
* The Associate GP role is designed to act as a higher-level practitioner within the organisation, taking ownership of urgent operational issues and deputising for partners when necessary
* Provide support, mentorship and advice to all clinical and administrative staff
* Take responsibility for oversight and delivery of care provision at all times. Identify and explore new models of care and facilitate their practical development and delivery
* Provide flexibility in working patterns to support quality care delivery
This list is not exhaustive
About us
Shore Medical is a GP Super Partnership with 6 practices across Poole and Bournemouth. We aspire to offer exceptional care to our 58,000 patients and are innovative in developing new teams and pathways to continually improve how general practice is delivered.
We have a friendly and supportive team of more than 200 staff, with over 40 GPs, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Nurses, Mental Health specialists and administrative staff. We enjoy a strong social culture with Summer and Christmas parties, running and paddle boarding groups, and various events throughout the year.
The Practices in the Partnership
* Lilliput Surgery
* Poole Road Medical Centre
* Wessex Road Surgery
* Heatherview Medical Centre
* Fernside Surgery
* Parkstone Tower Practice
Situated in Dorset close to blue flag beaches, the Jurassic coastline and regional attractions, providing an appealing location for living and working.
We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Continual CPD
* NHS Pension Scheme with Life Insurance
* Free parking at most sites
* Cycle to work scheme
* Refer a Friend scheme
* Summer and Christmas parties
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13,067 per session
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 year
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: W0037-25-0006
Job locations: Heatherview Medical Centre, Alder Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4AY
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract and additional enhanced services where appropriate for an agreed list of 300 patients per clinical session worked annually.
* In accordance with the Practice timetable, be available to undertake duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, and handling queries, paperwork and correspondence promptly. Undertaking care navigation and visiting GP sessions.
* Record clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation notes to agreed standards using SystmOne.
* Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
* Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
* Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
* Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols
* Provide counselling and health education
* Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate
* Record clear contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
* Collect data for audit purposes
* Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding handwritten prescriptions when possible
* Prescribe in accordance with the Practice formulary (or generically) when clinically appropriate
* Undertake normal duties as part of any agreed addendum to this job description to be discussed at annual appraisal
This list is not exhaustive - please see the attached Job Description for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GMC Registered
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree
* MRCGP
* Inclusion on the Performers List
* MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership
* DBS Enhanced Check
Experience
* Worked within a UK GP Practice
* Working in Primary Care in an area with significant health problems
* EPS prescribing
* Computer literate (Microsoft etc)
* Clinical systems
Disclosure and Safety
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check. UK registration is required. For more information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Shore Medical PCN
Address: Heatherview Medical Centre, Alder Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4AY
Website: shoremedical.co.uk
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