Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed GP to join our supportive and collaborative team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse and vibrant population.
Why join us?
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Forward-thinking, dynamic, fast-paced and supportive management team
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Capped workload to help ensure a sustainable worklife balance
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Diverse patient demographic, including university students
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Progressive practice focused on innovation and high-quality care
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Positive working culture with staff wellbeing at its core
This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking to work in a progressive, well-organised practice with a strong team ethos.
Main duties of the job
- The delivery of appropriate medical care to patients
- Prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Maintaining accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the workload
- Adhering to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribution to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives
- Attending and contributing effectively to service/practice meetings as required
- Ensuring personal compliance with the appraisal process
- Preparing for and completing the revalidation process
- Commitment to self-learning and contributing to an ethos of continuing professional development across the service/practice team
About us
Fairhill Medical Practice is a three-Partner University Practice located across three sites in the leafy suburb of Kingston upon Thames. We are a forward-thinking, patient-centred practice, placing high-quality care and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
With a patient list size of over 23,000, we provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse and vibrant community. Our practice also includes a dedicated branch surgery at Kingston University, supporting the healthcare needs of the student population alongside our wider community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a clinical caseload and address a wide range of health needs within a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients.
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No duty doctor system dedicated clinical sessions are allocated to support Accurx appointment triage.
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Participation in monthly clinical and educational meetings (lunch provided).
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In accordance with the practice rota, undertake a variety of duties including face-to-face surgery consultations, telephone consultations, and responding to clinical queries.
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Process repeat prescriptions, review results, and manage clinical correspondence in a timely manner.
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Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals.
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Assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
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Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
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Develop and implement patient-centred care plans in line with practice disease management protocols.
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Provide health education and counselling to support patient self-management.
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Refer patients appropriately to secondary or community care services and manage admissions or discharges from the caseload as required.
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Maintain clear, accurate, and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with agreed standards.
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Contribute to clinical audit and quality improvement activity.
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Engage with QOF and enhanced service requirements during consultations.
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Generate acute and repeat prescriptions electronically in line with best practice.
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Prescribe in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance.
The post-holder will be expected to undertake the full range of duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a clinical caseload and address a wide range of health needs within a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients.
-
No duty doctor system dedicated clinical sessions are allocated to support Accurx appointment triage.
-
Participation in monthly clinical and educational meetings (lunch provided).
-
In accordance with the practice rota, undertake a variety of duties including face-to-face surgery consultations, telephone consultations, and responding to clinical queries.
-
Process repeat prescriptions, review results, and manage clinical correspondence in a timely manner.
-
Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals.
-
Assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
-
Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
-
Develop and implement patient-centred care plans in line with practice disease management protocols.
-
Provide health education and counselling to support patient self-management.
-
Refer patients appropriately to secondary or community care services and manage admissions or discharges from the caseload as required.
-
Maintain clear, accurate, and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with agreed standards.
-
Contribute to clinical audit and quality improvement activity.
-
Engage with QOF and enhanced service requirements during consultations.
-
Generate acute and repeat prescriptions electronically in line with best practice.
-
Prescribe in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance.
The post-holder will be expected to undertake the full range of duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working within a GP surgery setting.
- Experience of managing a clinical caseload within a fast-paced primary care environment.
- Ability to assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
- Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work autonomously.
- Experience of using clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS Web) and electronic prescribing.
- Commitment to high standards of patient-centred care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of QOF, enhanced services, and clinical governance requirements.
- Commitment to continued professional development and appraisal.
Desirable
- Certificate in post graduate clinical training
- Experience of working in a fast-paced primary care environment, managing clinical workload efficiently and safely.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Additional clinical interests that would complement the practice team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice and entry on the GP
- Register Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice /
- Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.) MRCGP Diplomas relevant to primary care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working within a GP surgery setting.
- Experience of managing a clinical caseload within a fast-paced primary care environment.
- Ability to assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
- Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work autonomously.
- Experience of using clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS Web) and electronic prescribing.
- Commitment to high standards of patient-centred care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of QOF, enhanced services, and clinical governance requirements.
- Commitment to continued professional development and appraisal.
Desirable
- Certificate in post graduate clinical training
- Experience of working in a fast-paced primary care environment, managing clinical workload efficiently and safely.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Additional clinical interests that would complement the practice team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice and entry on the GP
- Register Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice /
- Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.) MRCGP Diplomas relevant to primary care
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).
