Main duties of the job
We are looking for a self-motivated team player who can add value to our Practice. An individual who embodies patient-centred care, possesses a strong work ethic, is passionate about all aspects of General Practice and is committed to innovative thinking who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Competitive salary package
Six weeks holiday / 1 week study leave (pro-rata)
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities to be involved with exciting and innovative projects
Access to training opportunities (protected time)
Free parking in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
If you are interested in joining our team and are passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare, we want to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
To arrange a visit or for an informal chat about the role please contact the Practice Manager, Rebecca Hutchinson: r.hutchinson@nhs.net
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to the Practice Manager, Rebecca Hutchinson: r.hutchinson@nhs.net
www.thekingswoodsurgery.nhs.uk
Closing date for applications: 31st March 2026
About us
Kingswood surgery is a training practice with 4 partners and 6 salaried GPs. All supported by a Paramedic Practitioner, a strong nursing team together with exceptional reception and administrative support teams. A forward-thinking practice serving approximately 11,300 patients with an overall CQC rating of GOOD. We utilise EMIS Web and Anima, providing a wide range of enhanced services.
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, asagreed the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a varietyof duties including:
Surgery consultations and emergencies
Telephone consultations and queries
Home visits.
Triaging using Anima
Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeatprescriptions including using electronic prescribing services
Prescribing in accordance with national guidelines
Referral letters (NHS and private)
Managing paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
Dealing with hospital correspondence
Checking and managing pathology and test results
Making professional autonomous decisions in relation topresenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workerswithin the organisation
Assessing the healthcare needs of patients withundifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Screening patients for disease risk factors and earlysigns of illness
In consultation with patients and in line with currentpractice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing counselling and health education
Admitting or discharging patients to and from thecaseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous computer basedconsultation notes to agreed standards
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertakeall the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP workingwithin primary care
Complete care plans required for local enhanced services
Participate in enhanced services.
Other Responsibilities
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practicepolicies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection,health and safety
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensureevidence-based practice
Excellent communication skills when dealing with adiverse patient population and workforce
Excellent ICT skills with the ability to adapt to fastpaced digital transformation
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard settingwithin the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patientrecords
Contributing to the summarising of patient records andaccurate clinical coding of patient data
Attending training and events organised by the practiceor other agencies, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
* Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS.
* To be able to demonstrate on-going personal and practice development.
* Able to discuss difficult areas sensitively and diplomatically with patients.
* Team player
* Use of EMIS / Docman / Anima
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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