Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic GP to come and join our team at Crocus Medical Practice, which is a forward thinking training practice . We are a supportive team with a passion for teaching, innovation and excellent patient care. The successful applicant will work 2-4 sessions a week, including Friday and manage a varied caseload, addressing the health needs of the local population.
Saffron Walden is a vibrant, picturesque historical market town in Essex with excellent transport links via road and air, with Stanstead Airport being closely located.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional healthcare and wish to contribute to our local community, we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
In accordance with practice, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triage calls, triage visits, checking and signing of repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
To assist in the establishment of appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.
Completion of clinically related administrative and non clinical duties needed for the delivery of the service.
Refer patients for further opinions and interventions according to Practice protocols. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
Crocus Medical Practice is a busy practice situated in North Essex, close to Cambridge, with close links with Addenbrookes Hospital.
We are 3 partner GMS practice, working across two sites, Saffron Walden and Great Chesterford. Both sites are dispensing and we use Systmone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as
agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available 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
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
Developing care plans for health in consultation
with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
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) 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as
agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available 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
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
Developing care plans for health in consultation
with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
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) 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
- Have a valid GMC number.
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list.
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
Desirable
- Familiar with S1, Accurx and Docman
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
- Have a valid GMC number.
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list.
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
Desirable
- Familiar with S1, Accurx and Docman
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).
