Overview
We are a well‑established, patient‑focused, friendly and supportive practice looking for a salaried GP to join our team for 4–6 sessions a week. The practice has a list size of 10,500, is a high‑achieving QOF practice, and is a fully active member of our local PCN.
Electronic health record systems in use include EMIS web, electronic prescribing, Accurx and DOCMAN 10. The practice has a CQC rating of Good and is supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (negotiable according to experience)
- 6 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave per annum
- Supportive clinical and administrative team
Main Duties of the Job
- Provide high‑quality, patient‑centred clinical care to the practice population.
- Undertake a combination of face‑to‑face and telephone consultations, assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Participate in the practice duty doctor rota, managing daily triage requests and providing timely clinical assessment and advice.
- Conduct home visits for housebound patients when clinically appropriate.
- Undertake occasional visits to local nursing homes and residential schools as required.
- Process and action clinical correspondence, investigations and results using EMIS and Docman systems.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete patient records in accordance with GMC and practice standards.
- Prescribe safely and cost‑effectively in line with local and national guidance.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, safeguarding processes and quality improvement activities.
- Contribute to the achievement of QOF.
- Support the training and development of medical students, trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals as part of the practice’s training role.
- Comply with all relevant practice policies, clinical governance requirements and professional standards.
- Undertake all aspects of general practice work, including preventive care, health promotion, chronic disease management and management of urgent and routine clinical presentations.
Person Specification
- Essential Qualifications:
- Fully qualified General Practitioner.
- Current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practice.
- Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
- MRCGP qualification or equivalent.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
- Essential Experience and Skills:
- Experience of working in UK General Practice.
- Ability to manage a broad range of clinical presentations safely and effectively.
- Competent in face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations.
- Experience of clinical triage and urgent care management.
- Ability to undertake home visits when required.
- Proficient in maintaining accurate clinical records and managing clinical correspondence.
- Good IT skills, including experience of using electronic patient record systems (EMIS experience desirable).
- Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance requirements.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Personal Attributes:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient‑centred approach to care.
- Professional, reliable and adaptable.
- Good organisational and time‑management skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
- Commitment to high standards of clinical care and continuous improvement.
- Enthusiastic team player with a positive and flexible approach.
- Previous experience in a training practice.
- Interest in teaching, mentoring or medical education.
- Experience of QOF, enhanced services and quality improvement initiatives.
- Specialist clinical interests that complement existing practice services.
- Interest in future leadership or partnership opportunities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
