We are increasing our clinical team with the addition of a salaried GP!
We have 8 sessions available and are open to job share arrangements for suitable applicants.
About Us We are a well‑organised, forward‑thinking practice supported by a strong clinical, management and administrative team under the guidance of 4 GP Partners. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent, patient‑centred care while maintaining a relaxed, respectful and inclusive working culture in the heart of Mansfield with a vision to improve the health and well‑being of our 13,000 patients.
Staff wellbeing is not just a phrase for us we genuinely value work‑life balance and strive to create a sustainable, enjoyable place to work.
Main duties of the job We Are Looking For:
Ambitious, caring GP(s) who are committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care and looking for their next challenge!
A positive and supportive team player who values collaboration
Experienced or newly qualified GPs both are welcome
Someone seeking a sustainable role with a genuine focus on work‑life balance
We are looking for a skilled GP to manage and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting. Ensuring high standards of care for all registered and temporary patients with an interest in training junior doctors through the training scheme (currently qualified or training/willing to train to become a trainer).
Covering a variety of duties, including face to face appointments, telephone consultations / triage and home visits. Depending on experience On Call duties. Completing / reviewing the necessary daily paperwork, for example results, prescribing of medication, review / action of clinical letters and private work.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming practice where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing matters, and your future development is supported.
We would be delighted to hear from interested candidates for an informal conversation.
About us Roundwood Surgery operates under the management of 4 GP Partners (due to retirement) from a purpose‑built surgery in central Mansfield and benefits from a smaller branch surgery in Forest Town. We are a supportive practice with an emphasis on staff welfare and a good work life balance. We are very proud of the outstanding care we give and the fact we enjoy a low staff turnover.
List size of 13,000 patients
Training Practice with up to 4 registrars, two F2 trainees and medical students.
One Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 6 practice nurses (1 nurse prescriber), Support from Diabetes Nurse Specialist 1 day per week, 2 Health Care Assistants and phlebotomist. A full complement of experienced reception and administration staff.
Primary Care Network support of Social Prescribers, Clinical Pharmacists, and a mental health CPN Nurse. We also have a Treatment Room Nurse, Community Practice Nurse, Nurse Associate and Specialist Nurse Support for Learning Disabilities.
Q.O.F. - high achieving
Use of SystmOne software
Being part of our friendly approachable team, would give you the opportunity to work flexibly with appropriate time to progress your education, establish your special interests and possibility to become a GP trainer.
Job responsibilities The post‑holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Clinical Responsibilities:
In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post‑holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triage calls, triage visits, checking and signing of repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Respond to medical problems presented by temporary residents as required.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self‑referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
Supervision of GP registrars and Foundation Doctors under the guidance of the GP Trainers
On Call Surgeries
In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans to support good health outcomes.
To assist in the establishment of appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.
Completion of clinically related administrative and non‑clinical duties needed for the delivery of the service.
Providing counselling and health education.
Refer patients for further opinions and interventions according to Practice protocols as and when needed.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Compiling and issuing computer‑generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions wherever possible).
Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.
Participate in training plans of medical students as required.
In general, the post‑holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Maintaining, monitoring, and updating computer databases and management of medical records and practice audits.
Ensure that practice clinical databases are updated promptly and accurately with information relating to patient records, as required for clinical accuracy and for practice recording requirements under QOF and Enhanced Services.
Appropriate use of SNOMED/read codes.
Participating in the collection and collation of statistics towards the preparation of practice reports, performance monitoring and clinical audits. Participating in the auditing of practice activity as required by the GP contracts and or service level agreements.
Practice Organisation
Process and action incoming patient and hospital correspondence.
Attendance at in‑house meetings, significant event audit meetings and others as deemed necessary.
Ensure that the practice complaints system is adhered to at all times.
Awareness and compliance with all relevant guidelines e.g., Information governance, data protection, confidentiality and health and safety.
Maintain current CPR and anaphylaxis certification.
Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post‑holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organization. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety The post‑holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy.
Providing information regarding immune consent with particular regard to Hepatitis B status.
Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Using appropriate infection control procedures particularly those relating to needle stick injuries, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Ensuring that all accident or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated, and follow‑up action taken where necessary.
Equality and Diversity The post‑holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, non‑judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Quality The post‑holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs.
Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.
Communication The post‑holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Person Specification Qualifications
A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003.
Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983.
Completed certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register.
Registered with a recognised medical defence organisation.
Evidence of further postgraduate educational development e.g. MRCGP, DCH, DRCOG.
Skills and Abilities
Commitment to personal and professional development.
Commitment to education and training.
Good interpersonal skills.
Calm under pressure.
Adaptable.
Computer literate with excellent keyboard skills.
Ability to prioritise a constantly changing case‑load.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Able to work well as part of a team.
Able to use and work on own initiative.
Experience of SystmOne clinical system.
Qualities and Attributes
Ability to listen and empathise.
Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Keen to learn and develop new skills.
Caring, approachable and sociable.
Motivated and organised.
Team player.
Proactive and dynamic.
Friendly & approachable.
Enthusiastic & committed to personal development.
Experience
Recent experience working as a GP/Locum practitioner in general practice in the UK.
Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary and skill‑mixed team environment.
Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
Understanding of Clinical Governance.
Involvement in implementing change in practice.
Understanding of local and national developments within the NHS.
Experience of developing and implementing new services.
Experience in audit research and evidence‑based practice.
Knowledge of the local population health issues.
Willing to develop an interest in a specific area.
Desire to become a GP Trainer.
Experience of supervision.
Other
Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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