Job Summary
Advance Your Career with Dewerstone Medical Group
Are you seeking the next step in your career within a progressive, collaborative, and supportive medical group? Dewerstone Medical Group invites enthusiastic and dedicated professionals to join our well-established team, centrally located in the vibrant coastal city of Plymouth offering scenic sea views and excellent access to the surrounding countryside.
We are currently recruiting additional Salaried General Practitioners, with the potential for future partnership opportunities. We are ideally seeking candidates who can offer up to 10 sessions per week. A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with experience, with scope for enhanced remuneration for special interests or additional responsibilities.
We actively encourage the development of clinical specialisms aligned with the needs of our patient population and welcome applicants with particular areas of interest.
This opportunity is well-suited to both newly qualified and experienced GPs. Comprehensive support is available, including mentorship if required.
This post will involve cross working between both sites, and the opportunity to work within our Acute Care Hub.
Main duties of the job
To use professional skill and knowledge to provide a high standard of primary and continuing medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract
Contribute to the delivery of patient services in line with ICB requirements
Effective clinical administration, audit and management, appropriate to the role
Contribute to the Practice team by being an effective team member
About Us
Dewerstone Medical Group (Budshead Medical Practice & Oakside Surgery) is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment, where all staff are encouraged to develop professionally. Our team benefits from a diverse group of experienced clinicians, managers, and GP partners who contribute to a collaborative and collegial practice culture.
As established training practices, we take pride in our role in medical education. We are supported by two experienced GP trainers and are actively involved in the supervision and development of GP registrars, foundation doctors, medical students, designated medical prescribers (including nurses, paramedics, and pharmacists), and VTS nurses.
We are also at the forefront of innovation within our Primary Care Network (PCN), leading the development of an advanced model for acute presentations through our PCN Acute Hub Pilot, supported by a wide multidisciplinary team.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and have an interest in medical education or research, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Date posted
30 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A4916-25-0000
Job locations
Guy Miles Way
Honicknowle
Plymouth
Devon
PL5 3PY
The Budshead Medical Centre
433 Budshead Road
Plymouth
PL5 4DU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract, including patient consultations, duty doctor cover and home visits. This should take in to account physical, psychological and social factors when diagnosing illness, treating diseases, tending to injuries and recommending treatment. Work in accordance with the Practice rota system in place.
Collect, record and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results. Information is recorded on the practices clinical system and this information should be recorded accurately, using templates and read codes and in a timely manner. Comply with all the objectives of the GMS Contract, QOF targets, ICB requirements arrangements
Work in accordance with Practice clinical procedures and protocols. All work within the practice is governed by protocols and procedures alongside other additional governance requirements from outside organisations
Request, perform and/or interpret tests and records, reports and examination information to assist in diagnosis of patients condition. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other appropriate medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury. Monitor patients condition and progress and re-evaluation and/or change treatments as necessary
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners appropriately, when necessary and in a timely manner ensuring compliance with protocols and procedures for referral
Promote health education in conjunction with other health care professionals and have an awareness of the local health and social issues.
Complete all allocated and self-generated clinical administration.
Carry out clinical audits as appropriate.
Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and other third parties as required.
Liaise with other health care professionals when required, including support to the nursing team during minor illness clinics
Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient/Practice relationship. This includes compliance with the Practices Confidentiality Policy and Caldicot guidance.
Recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and communicate effectively with team members, patients, their carers and other colleagues and health care professionals.
Take an active role and contribute to Practice meetings where appropriate.
Support the compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy. Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative and practice policies and procedures.
Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme. Maintain portfolio of continuing professional development activities.
Maintain medical knowledge and skill level in line with your Personal Development Plan and for the safe delivery of clinical care within the Practice.
Keep up to date with medical developments, medication and treatments.
Attend Practice training sessions as appropriate and required.
Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
Undertake any other duties requested by the Partners or Practice Manager within professional and general competence.
This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may be amended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of patient care
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract, including patient consultations, duty doctor cover and home visits. This should take in to account physical, psychological and social factors when diagnosing illness, treating diseases, tending to injuries and recommending treatment. Work in accordance with the Practice rota system in place.
Collect, record and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results. Information is recorded on the practices clinical system and this information should be recorded accurately, using templates and read codes and in a timely manner. Comply with all the objectives of the GMS Contract, QOF targets, ICB requirements arrangements
Work in accordance with Practice clinical procedures and protocols. All work within the practice is governed by protocols and procedures alongside other additional governance requirements from outside organisations
Request, perform and/or interpret tests and records, reports and examination information to assist in diagnosis of patients condition. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other appropriate medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury. Monitor patients condition and progress and re-evaluation and/or change treatments as necessary
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners appropriately, when necessary and in a timely manner ensuring compliance with protocols and procedures for referral
Promote health education in conjunction with other health care professionals and have an awareness of the local health and social issues.
Complete all allocated and self-generated clinical administration.
Carry out clinical audits as appropriate.
Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and other third parties as required.
Liaise with other health care professionals when required, including support to the nursing team during minor illness clinics
Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient/Practice relationship. This includes compliance with the Practices Confidentiality Policy and Caldicot guidance.
Recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and communicate effectively with team members, patients, their carers and other colleagues and health care professionals.
Take an active role and contribute to Practice meetings where appropriate.
Support the compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy. Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative and practice policies and procedures.
Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme. Maintain portfolio of continuing professional development activities.
Maintain medical knowledge and skill level in line with your Personal Development Plan and for the safe delivery of clinical care within the Practice.
Keep up to date with medical developments, medication and treatments.
Attend Practice training sessions as appropriate and required.
Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
Undertake any other duties requested by the Partners or Practice Manager within professional and general competence.
This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may be amended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current full GMC Registration
* Inclusion in the GMC GP register
* Evidence of CPD and further education/training & professional updating
* Evidence of post-registration training
* Commitment to developing professional practice and skill
Desirable
* Membership of Royal College of General Practitioners
Experience
Essential
* Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good computer skills and the ability to adapt to GP clinical systems
* Aware of the importance of continuing professional development
* Awareness of current primary care initiatives
* Experience of health promotion
* Experience of undertaking clinical audit and implementing change
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Use of SystmOne clinical system
Person Specification
Essential
* Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good computer skills and the ability to adapt to GP clinical systems
* Aware of the importance of continuing professional development
* Awareness of current primary care initiatives
* Experience of health promotion
* Experience of undertaking clinical audit and implementing change
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Use of SystmOne clinical system
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oakside Surgery
Address
Guy Miles Way
Honicknowle
Plymouth
Devon
PL5 3PY
Employer's website
https://www.oaksidesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oakside Surgery
Address
Guy Miles Way
Honicknowle
Plymouth
Devon
PL5 3PY
Employer's website
https://www.oaksidesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr