Job summary
We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of
GP practices delivering patient care across Suffolk. We are seeking to recruit an
enthusiastic and flexible Salaried GP, with excellent interpersonal skills, to
join our fantastic team at The Derby Road Practice in Ipswich.
The
vacancy is for 4 sessions a week; however, this may be negotiable for
the right candidate. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and
occasional sickness.
The Derby Road Practice supports in
excess of 19000 patients
from a diverse range of backgrounds. We have an established team with a strong
focus on customer service and on
developing and nurturing staff in order to deliver excellent standards of
patient care. We would love to hear from candidates with healthcare
experience. We are also keen to hear from those that can show flexibility and a
range of transferable skills.
We use SystmOne and askmyGP to facilitate effective and
efficient ways of working.
You should be able to work calmly and professionally as
part of a team, with the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and
spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time
management skills and the ability to follow protocols and or instruction and
attention to detail is essential.
We offer a competitive salary along with other employee
benefits, and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.
Main duties of the job
- As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, you will make yourself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, on call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients
- In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
About us
Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits of Working with SPC
NHS Pension Scheme:
- Defined benefits scheme
- Life insurance
- Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
- Ill health benefits
- 23.7% employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
- Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
- Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
- Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)
Flexible Working Arrangements:
GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments
Additional Benefits:
- Eye care vouchers
- Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
- Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
- High street discounts via our online portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares, cycling, and gym memberships
At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, you will make yourself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, on call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients
- In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the ICB whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC
- A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
- Contributing to the housekeeping and updating of computer-based patient records.
- To comply with the practice IT policy
- Contributing to read-coding patient data
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, you will make yourself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, on call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients
- In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the ICB whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC
- A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
- Contributing to the housekeeping and updating of computer-based patient records.
- To comply with the practice IT policy
- Contributing to read-coding patient data
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development LTC training (Diabetic, Asthma, CPOD, CHD and CKD)
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention and screening services
- Clinical governance
- Delivery of QOF targets
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management; being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development LTC training (Diabetic, Asthma, CPOD, CHD and CKD)
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention and screening services
- Clinical governance
- Delivery of QOF targets
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management; being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
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).
