GP Opportunities in theHeart of Cumbria Where Work-Life Balance Truly Exists
Were looking for both
full-time and part-time GPs
tojoin our friendly team in
Cockermouth
a thriving market town on theedge of the breath-taking
Lake District National Park .
We are keen for candidates who wish to focus on deliveringcore family practice, getting back to basics, and focusing on deliveringexceptional levels of patient care and outcomes.
Why Cockermouth?
Imaginefinishing your working day and being just minutes away from fells, lakes, andendless outdoor adventures whether its paddleboarding at sunset, climbing,trail running, or wild swimming. With excellent schools, affordable housing,and a vibrant town full of independent shops, cosy pubs, and great restaurants,Cockermouth is an ideal place for professionals, families, and anyone seeking ahealthier lifestyle.
Wecare for
18,100 patients
from our modern, purpose-built surgery insideCockermouth Hospital. You'll be working in bright, well-equipped clinical roomsalongside a supportive, welcoming team.
We are currently developing revised ways of working under a new leadership and management team to improve our CQC outcome. There may be a future partnership opportunity for the successful candidate.
To apply for this position please send a covering email attaching your CV to Mrs Claire Raven, Practice Manager claire.raven4@nhs.net
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will manage a patient 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.
The Role:
Full or part-time positions available
Mix of consultations and home visits
Opportunities to be involved with training, research, and care homes
Supportive team who values patient care and clinician wellbeing
About us Castlegate and Derwent Surgery aims to work with our patients in a lifetime partnership to promote their health and wellbeing.
We currently have 9 GPs and around 50 clinical and non-clinical staff serving 18,000 patients in our extensive Health Centre. We can help you achieve your ambitions, from clinical special interests to research, management, IT and medical politics. Our size means we are flexible, able to innovate and adapt whilst retaining a good team spirit and strong emphasis on quality and education. We are constantly seeking ways to improve the patient journey and maintain a supportive well‑being culture amongst our staff.
Job responsibilities DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical responsibilities:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
In accordance with the practice rota, the post-holder will undertake an On Call day as Duty Doctor and/or Triage Doctor which will involve home visits, telephone triage, urgent on the day appointments and dealing with emergency duties which arise on the day. The On Call days are allocated on a rota basis between all GP staff
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
In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing counselling and health education
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Occasionally dealing with private medicals and insurances
Cross cover for other GPs when they are on leave to cover post, results, tasks and prescriptions
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand‑written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life‑long learning and audit to ensure evidence‑based best practice
Contributing to Practice Meetings and Clinical Meetings were appropriate
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer‑based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read‑coding patient data
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Participate in incentives such as Enhanced Services and QoF as directed
Person Specification Qualifications
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate
Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible
Evidence of continuous professional development
Evidence of other specialist interest /development / training
Experience
Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team
Strong EMIS knowledge
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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