Eleanor Cross Healthcare

GP Partnership

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Job summary

We are a family-friendly practice committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment. New partners are encouraged to develop special interests, and newly qualified GPs are welcome to join. If you are unsure about partnership, we invite you to discuss the role with us informally. We are Flexible about sessions and would consider taking on more than one less than full time partners.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic GP to join our team for up to 8 sessions per week, working alongside 7 GP Partners, a Pharmacist Partner, and a Managing Partner. We are members of ARC PCN and are replacing sessions being reduced by existing partners and a Salaried GP who is moving away.

About us

Eleanor Cross Healthcare is a partnership encompassing Delapre Medical Centre and Whitefields Surgery, providing care to over 19,500 patients in the southwest suburbs of Northampton. We are a GMC-accredited training practice with a strong ethos of providing high-quality care while maintaining a flexible, supportive work environment.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0507-25-0002

Job locations

54 Gloucester Avenue

Northampton

NN4 8QF


Job description

Job responsibilities

GP Training Practice: Currently training 6 GP Registrars and 1 FY2 doctor, with plans to expand to 8 Registrars. 3 GP Trainers, with opportunities for new partners to develop as trainers.

Flexibility and Support: Fair allocation of responsibility for our patient population. Flexible appointment scheduling to suit your needs. Partners are limited to a maximum of 25 appointments per day

Administrative Efficiency: Administrative workload is reduced through robust support from allied health professionals. Pharmacy team handles most prescribing and medication queries. Letters are pre-screened, coded, and only those requiring GP action are forwarded. Plans are underway for SystmOne Autofiling for pathology.

Research Opportunities: Designated as an NIHR RSI Level 1 Research Practice. Opportunities for involvement in clinical research and developing interests in this area.

Facilities and Visiting: Low-visiting practice with a dedicated Visiting GP Registrar. Care provided to a small, single-floor care home. Use of Anima Electronic Triage system and TPP SystmOne and Accurx

Infrastructure: Partners are required to buy into the two-site practice, within 18 months of joining as a partner and after a 6 month mutual assessment period. Your investment includes a large developmental footprint, across 2 sites, with rented property occupied by a hairdresser and dentist. Competitive partnership drawings with financial details available upon request.

CQC Status: We had a follow-up CQC visit in June 2024 and are awaiting results.

Job description

Job responsibilities

GP Training Practice: Currently training 6 GP Registrars and 1 FY2 doctor, with plans to expand to 8 Registrars. 3 GP Trainers, with opportunities for new partners to develop as trainers.

Flexibility and Support: Fair allocation of responsibility for our patient population. Flexible appointment scheduling to suit your needs. Partners are limited to a maximum of 25 appointments per day

Administrative Efficiency: Administrative workload is reduced through robust support from allied health professionals. Pharmacy team handles most prescribing and medication queries. Letters are pre-screened, coded, and only those requiring GP action are forwarded. Plans are underway for SystmOne Autofiling for pathology.

Research Opportunities: Designated as an NIHR RSI Level 1 Research Practice. Opportunities for involvement in clinical research and developing interests in this area.

Facilities and Visiting: Low-visiting practice with a dedicated Visiting GP Registrar. Care provided to a small, single-floor care home. Use of Anima Electronic Triage system and TPP SystmOne and Accurx

Infrastructure: Partners are required to buy into the two-site practice, within 18 months of joining as a partner and after a 6 month mutual assessment period. Your investment includes a large developmental footprint, across 2 sites, with rented property occupied by a hairdresser and dentist. Competitive partnership drawings with financial details available upon request.

CQC Status: We had a follow-up CQC visit in June 2024 and are awaiting results.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Eleanor Cross Healthcare

Address

54 Gloucester Avenue

Northampton

NN4 8QF


Employer's website

https://www.eleanorcrosshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Eleanor Cross Healthcare

Address

54 Gloucester Avenue

Northampton

NN4 8QF


Employer's website

https://www.eleanorcrosshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Ben Southcombe

Benjamine.southcombe@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0507-25-0002

Job locations

54 Gloucester Avenue

Northampton

NN4 8QF


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