Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, patient-focused GP looking for a friendly and well-organised practice where you can thrive? Were a dedicated, supportive, and forward-thinking practice in beautiful Portishead, looking for a Salaried GP to cover 6 sessions of maternity leave.
Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team with excellent admin support, efficient systems (EMIS), and a genuine focus on worklife balance and patient care.
If you value teamwork, flexibility, and a positive practice culture wed love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients presenting with a wide range of health care needs within a primary care setting. Working with clinical and operational colleagues in delivering a safe, high performing, effective, sustainable, innovative person centred medical service. To undertake surgery consultations, home visits where necessary, and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation To undertake on-call duties as part of the Surgery on-call rota, where agreed.
About us
About Us
Portishead medical group is a friendly, forward-thinking practice proud to be part of the Gordano Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) a strong, supportive network of local practices working together to deliver great care for our community.
Our team is made up of dedicated GP partners, associate clinicians, and a fantastic multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, a physiotherapist, social prescribers, clinical pharmacists and a mental health practitioner. Together, we provide truly holistic care, making the most of everyones skills and expertise.
Were also a training practice, supporting F2 doctors and ST3 trainees. We love helping the next generation of GPs grow in confidence and skill, and our team culture is all about learning, support, and collaboration.
Beyond the surgery, were closely linked with local community groups across the Gordano Valley building partnerships that make a real difference to peoples lives, whether thats through wellbeing initiatives or social support projects.
If youre looking to join a practice that values teamwork, creativity, and genuine community connection wed love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.
The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b.
The
provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract
c.
Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
d.
Effective
management of long-term conditions
e.
Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks.
f.
On
a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
g.
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and
guidance.
h.
Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
i.
Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
j.
Contribute
to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality
initiatives within the practice.
k.
Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
l.
Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
m.
Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical
governance and training.
n.
Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process.
o.
Prepare
and complete the revalidation process.
p.
Commit
to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development
across the practice team.
q.
Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
r.
Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
s.
Review
and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.
t.
Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a
culture of continuous improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.
The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b.
The
provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract
c.
Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
d.
Effective
management of long-term conditions
e.
Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks.
f.
On
a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
g.
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and
guidance.
h.
Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
i.
Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
j.
Contribute
to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality
initiatives within the practice.
k.
Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
l.
Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
m.
Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical
governance and training.
n.
Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process.
o.
Prepare
and complete the revalidation process.
p.
Commit
to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development
across the practice team.
q.
Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
r.
Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
s.
Review
and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.
t.
Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a
culture of continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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).
