Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP for 4-6 sessions per week. We are flexible and open to discussion regarding job plans, with the aim of accommodating individual circumstances and supporting clinicians to work to their strengths.
A typical surgery includes six telephone and eight face-to-face appointments, each 15 minutes. The practice operates a duty doctor system to manage same-day urgent demand, and you will contribute a pro rata share (morning or afternoon sessions only).
Our wider team includes an Emergency Care Practitioner and Physicians Associate, supporting minor illness and injury presentations, as well as home visits and care home visits.
We have a well-established and expanding multidisciplinary team including Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners, a First Contact Physiotherapist, Health and Wellbeing Coach and Care Coordinator, enabling a collaborative and supportive approach to patient care.
We offer a supportive working environment, including mentorship and active encouragement of special interests. There are regular opportunities for shared learning through weekly clinical meetings and daily informal lunchtime discussions. The practice benefits from a highly capable nursing and administrative team, and maintains strong working relationships with the ICB, PCN, and local healthcare partners.
For an informal discussion or to visit the practice, please contact Fran Upshon, Practice Manager, on 01275 868499 or harbourside.practicemanager@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality general practice consultations, delivered both face-to-face and via telephone, including undertaking appropriate clinical examinations to assess, diagnose and manage patient conditions, with a focus on prevention and risk reduction.
To
uphold the principles of good medical practice as stated in the GMC statement
of professional values and responsibilities.
Responsibilities will include arranging referrals where clinically indicated, maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records, and undertaking home visits for patients where required.
The role also includes participation in duty doctor sessions to manage same-day urgent demand, reviewing and signing prescriptions and responding to associated queries, and preparing medical reports for insurers, employers and statutory bodies in support of patient care.
The post holder will be expected to manage clinical correspondence and administrative tasks efficiently, ensuring all documentation is completed in a timely and appropriate manner.
About us
We are a 5 partner, high-performing PMS practice based in Portishead, a coastal town in North Somerset overlooking the Severn Estuary, approximately five miles from Bristol.
We are a forward-thinking and collaborative practice, placing strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care. We operate from a modern, purpose-built health centre with bright, well-equipped facilities, supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical services to a patient population of approximately 11,500. We are also an established training practice.
The practice consistently achieves strong QoF results and were assessed as Good in our latest CQC inspection. We are also a 4.5 star rated practice on Google Reviews and in 2023 we were rated as the 4th best GP practice according to the National GP Patient Survey (https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristols-best-worst-performing-gp-8630058).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with the Partnership in delivering Personal Medical Services to the practice population, by assuming responsibility for providing compassionate and clinically competent medical assessments and advice. This shall be undertaken in accordance with practice protocols, local guidelines, and applicable national service frameworks or guidance, with the aim of ensuring care that is effective, safe, and of demonstrable benefit to patients;
- Provide opportunistic health promotion during patient consultations, offering advice on general health and the impact of factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and substance misuse, and contribute to the development of innovative approaches to delivering health promotion;
- Conduct in-person and telephone consultations, respond to patient queries, undertake home visits where necessary, issue and sign repeat prescriptions, and complete associated administrative tasks and correspondence in a timely manner;
- Perform medical services as agreed with the Practice to support the achievement of national and local targets, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework, and participation in Directed, National, and Local Enhanced Services as contracted from time to time;
- Provide consultations and, where appropriate, conduct physical examinations to identify health risks and support behavioural or situational changes that promote improved health outcomes;
- To provide maternity medical services, child health development services and contraceptive services where qualified to do so;
- Prescribe medication in accordance with the Practices prescribing formulary whenever clinically appropriate;
- Utilise all IT systems effectively, ensuring that all patient interactions are recorded clearly and contemporaneously on the clinical system (EMIS Web), using appropriate codes and templates;
- Where appropriate to refer patients for specialist advice and treatment to other team members, to other providers of health services, partner organisations and secondary medical services, and facilitate access to these services;
- Maintain an individual continuing professional development (CPD) plan to ensure an appropriate level of professional competence is achieved and maintained. This includes engagement with training, learning activities, and participation in clinical audit as required by the Practice;
- Support the ongoing development of the Practice by contributing to service improvement initiatives, initiating change where appropriate, and encouraging innovation and adaptability among colleagues;
- Attend and actively participate in relevant practice meetings and other forums as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with the Partnership in delivering Personal Medical Services to the practice population, by assuming responsibility for providing compassionate and clinically competent medical assessments and advice. This shall be undertaken in accordance with practice protocols, local guidelines, and applicable national service frameworks or guidance, with the aim of ensuring care that is effective, safe, and of demonstrable benefit to patients;
- Provide opportunistic health promotion during patient consultations, offering advice on general health and the impact of factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and substance misuse, and contribute to the development of innovative approaches to delivering health promotion;
- Conduct in-person and telephone consultations, respond to patient queries, undertake home visits where necessary, issue and sign repeat prescriptions, and complete associated administrative tasks and correspondence in a timely manner;
- Perform medical services as agreed with the Practice to support the achievement of national and local targets, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework, and participation in Directed, National, and Local Enhanced Services as contracted from time to time;
- Provide consultations and, where appropriate, conduct physical examinations to identify health risks and support behavioural or situational changes that promote improved health outcomes;
- To provide maternity medical services, child health development services and contraceptive services where qualified to do so;
- Prescribe medication in accordance with the Practices prescribing formulary whenever clinically appropriate;
- Utilise all IT systems effectively, ensuring that all patient interactions are recorded clearly and contemporaneously on the clinical system (EMIS Web), using appropriate codes and templates;
- Where appropriate to refer patients for specialist advice and treatment to other team members, to other providers of health services, partner organisations and secondary medical services, and facilitate access to these services;
- Maintain an individual continuing professional development (CPD) plan to ensure an appropriate level of professional competence is achieved and maintained. This includes engagement with training, learning activities, and participation in clinical audit as required by the Practice;
- Support the ongoing development of the Practice by contributing to service improvement initiatives, initiating change where appropriate, and encouraging innovation and adaptability among colleagues;
- Attend and actively participate in relevant practice meetings and other forums as required.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- - An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- - Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all
- - Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- - Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- - Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- - Pleasant and articulate
- - Able to work under pressure
- - Able to work in a changing environment
Qualifications
Essential
- - Bachelor of Surgery & Medicine
- - Full GMC Registration
- - MDU or MPS Membership
- - Joint Certificate of Prescribed Experience
- - Demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- - MRCGP
- - A special interest within General Practice
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of General Practice
- - Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- - Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with other agencies
Desirable
- - Experience of using EMIS Web
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- - Excellent clinical skills
- - Excellent communication skills
- - Excellent interpersonal skills
- - Good personal organisation
- - Good keyboard and computer skills
- - Ability to use Microsoft Outlook
- - Ability to use MS Word and Excel
Desirable
- - Ability to learn new software
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- - An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- - Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all
- - Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- - Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- - Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- - Pleasant and articulate
- - Able to work under pressure
- - Able to work in a changing environment
Qualifications
Essential
- - Bachelor of Surgery & Medicine
- - Full GMC Registration
- - MDU or MPS Membership
- - Joint Certificate of Prescribed Experience
- - Demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- - MRCGP
- - A special interest within General Practice
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of General Practice
- - Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- - Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with other agencies
Desirable
- - Experience of using EMIS Web
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- - Excellent clinical skills
- - Excellent communication skills
- - Excellent interpersonal skills
- - Good personal organisation
- - Good keyboard and computer skills
- - Ability to use Microsoft Outlook
- - Ability to use MS Word and Excel
Desirable
- - Ability to learn new software
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).
