Job summary
Due
to a GP relocating, we have a vacancy for a salaried GP to join our friendly
practice for 4-6 sessions per week.
We
welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified GPs. We would be open to considering applicants under the GP Retention Scheme as well as applicants who require a Tier 2 visa.
Ramsey
Health Centre is a semi-rural dispensing and GP training Practice situated
between Huntingdon and Peterborough with a list size of around 7,500
patients.
The
clinical team includes 4 GP Partners, 1 salaried GP, 1 ANP, 3 Practice Nurses,
1 Nursing Associate, 1 Assistant Practitioner and 1 HCA.
As a training practice, we are committed to fostering learning and professional growth for all team members.
We
are also supported by additional ARRS roles from our Primary Care Network
Fenland PCN including ANP, paramedics, pharmacists, social prescribers and care
coordinators.
With
a focus on maintaining sustainable workload, our admin team are effective at
supporting us with workflow efficiencies in order to reduce the admin burden on
the clinician.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver safe, effective and evidence based care to our diverse patient community.
- Provide consultations through a mix of telephone, online and face to face appointments.
- Contribute to achieving practice priorities such as QOF, enhanced services and local health initiatives.
- Take part in clinical meetings, audits and training sessions.
- Maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
- The post includes participation in the duty doctor rota. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a fair share of duty doctor sessions, allocated on a pro-rata basis according to their contracted clinical sessions.
- Work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team including ANPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs and PCN staff.
- As a teaching practice, support the learning and development of GP registrars by participating in supervision and teaching activities.
About us
Ramsey Health Centre is a semi-rural, dispensing and GP training practice situated between Huntingdon and Peterborough with around 7,500 patients. We are a friendly team, committed to providing high quality care to our local community. As a recognised teaching practice, we are actively involved in training GP registrars, helping to develop the next generation of clinicians. Our team includes a wide range of skilled professionals who work together to deliver safe, patient-centred care in a positive and collaborative environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core clinical duties
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Provide comprehensive NHS general medical services to registered patients.
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Assess, diagnose, investigate and manage acute and chronic illness.
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Prescribe medication and monitor treatment.
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Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
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Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
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Manage urgent and same-day presentations.
Patient care
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Maintain accurate, contemporaneous medical records.
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Communicate effectively with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
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Promote health and disease prevention.
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Participate in safeguarding adults and children.
Administrative responsibilities
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Process pathology and imaging results.
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Review correspondence from hospitals and other providers.
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Complete referrals, reports and medical certificates as appropriate.
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Manage repeat prescriptions and medication reviews.
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Undertake clinical administration arising from consultations.
Practice responsibilities
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Participate in practice meetings during paid working time.
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Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
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Contribute to clinical governance, significant event reviews and quality improvement.
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Comply with practice policies, professional standards and information governance requirements.
Professional responsibilities
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Maintain registration and appraisal requirements with the General Medical Council.
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Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and revalidation.
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Maintain appropriate indemnity arrangements.
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Keep knowledge and skills up to date.
Teaching and training
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Supervise trainees or medical students.
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Participate in educational activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core clinical duties
-
Provide comprehensive NHS general medical services to registered patients.
-
Assess, diagnose, investigate and manage acute and chronic illness.
-
Prescribe medication and monitor treatment.
-
Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
-
Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
-
Manage urgent and same-day presentations.
Patient care
-
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous medical records.
-
Communicate effectively with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
-
Promote health and disease prevention.
-
Participate in safeguarding adults and children.
Administrative responsibilities
-
Process pathology and imaging results.
-
Review correspondence from hospitals and other providers.
-
Complete referrals, reports and medical certificates as appropriate.
-
Manage repeat prescriptions and medication reviews.
-
Undertake clinical administration arising from consultations.
Practice responsibilities
-
Participate in practice meetings during paid working time.
-
Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
-
Contribute to clinical governance, significant event reviews and quality improvement.
-
Comply with practice policies, professional standards and information governance requirements.
Professional responsibilities
-
Maintain registration and appraisal requirements with the General Medical Council.
-
Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and revalidation.
-
Maintain appropriate indemnity arrangements.
-
Keep knowledge and skills up to date.
Teaching and training
-
Supervise trainees or medical students.
-
Participate in educational activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the General Medical Council and licence to practise
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care
Experience
Essential
- Completion of GP training and eligibility to practise independently as a GP in the UK.
- Competent in the use of clinical IT systems and electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Experience working in a UK GP practice.
- Experience of teaching or supervision.
- Experience with the practice's clinical system - SystmOne.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions; safe prescribing practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues using a range of consultation methods, including face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations where required.
- Commitment to patient-centred care, confidentiality, equality and diversity, and high professional standards; understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and work efficiently while maintaining quality and safety.
- Commitment to appraisal, revalidation and ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of difficult conversations and conflict resolution.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the General Medical Council and licence to practise
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care
Experience
Essential
- Completion of GP training and eligibility to practise independently as a GP in the UK.
- Competent in the use of clinical IT systems and electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Experience working in a UK GP practice.
- Experience of teaching or supervision.
- Experience with the practice's clinical system - SystmOne.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions; safe prescribing practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues using a range of consultation methods, including face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations where required.
- Commitment to patient-centred care, confidentiality, equality and diversity, and high professional standards; understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and work efficiently while maintaining quality and safety.
- Commitment to appraisal, revalidation and ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of difficult conversations and conflict resolution.
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).
