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Job Summary
This advert is for a part-time GP at the thriving practice located in the beautiful village of Saxilby. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled clinician passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a modern, forward-thinking General Practice environment. The practice consists of 1 GP Partner, 2 Salaried GPs, and 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners with an approximate patient list of 4100. SystmOne is our clinical system.
Main Duties
* Make yourself available in accordance with the practice timetable to undertake surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, and handling paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
* Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other health care workers.
* Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
* Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
* Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
* Provide counselling and health education.
* Admit or discharge patients and refer to other care providers as appropriate.
* Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
* Collect data for audit purposes.
* Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand‑written prescriptions whenever possible).
* Prescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever clinically appropriate.
* Undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About Us
We are a friendly surgery committed to delivering excellent care to our patients and a positive working environment for our staff. The main surgery is based in Saxilby and we have a branch surgery in Torksey. We are a training practice working with training GPs and medical students.
Pay Scheme
Salary depends on experience.
Contract
Permanent.
Working Pattern
Part‑time.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Make yourself available in accordance with the practice timetable 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.
* Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self‑referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
* Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
* Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
* Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
* Provide counselling and health education.
* Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate.
* Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
* Collect data for audit purposes.
* Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand‑written prescriptions whenever possible).
* Prescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever clinically appropriate.
* In general, undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other Responsibilities Within The Organisation
* Show awareness of and comply with all relevant practice policies and guidelines (prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety).
* Commit to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
* Contribute to evaluation, audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
* Contribute to the development, summarising and read‑coding of computer-based patient records.
* Attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies where appropriate.
Confidentiality
* Respect patient confidentiality and privacy, and act appropriately when handling sensitive information.
* Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information related to patients, carers, practice staff, and the business of the practice.
* Disclose confidential information only to authorised persons in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
Health & Safety
* Lead and implement health and safety and infection control responsibilities in line with practice policies and national standards.
* Use personal security systems and PPE correctly and advise others accordingly.
* Ensure proper specimen handling, storage, and transport procedures.
* Manage incidents of accidental exposure and maintain infection control protocols.
* Maintain clean, tidy, and sterile working environments and report hazards promptly.
* Carry out periodic infection control training (at least twice annually).
* Demonstrate safeguarding and welfare of children.
Equality and Diversity
* Support equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
* Respect privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of all individuals.
* Behave in a welcoming, non‑judgmental manner.
Personal/Professional Development
* Attend annual individual performance reviews and maintain a record of personal and professional development.
* Participate in training programmes implemented by the practice.
Quality
* Alert team members to quality and risk issues.
* Assess own performance and take accountability.
* Contribute to team effectiveness through reflection and suggestions for improvement.
* Work effectively with other agencies to meet patient needs.
* Manage time, workload and resources efficiently.
Communication
* Communicate effectively with team members, patients and carers.
* Recognise and respond to alternative communication needs.
Post-holder Will
* Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
* Discuss policies with the team and how they affect own work.
* Participate in audit where appropriate.
Person Specification
Essential
* GMC registration.
* Proven experience working in a primary care setting.
* Experience managing a wide range of medical conditions and providing patient‑centred care.
* Excellent clinical skills and ability to make sound medical decisions.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care.
* Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.
* Commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Trent Valley Surgery
85 Sykes Lane
Saxilby
Lincoln
LN1 2NU
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