GP

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed doctor to join our well-established, vibrant, friendly and people-orientated dispensing practice in the picturesque Lune Valley.

We can offer a 3 to 5 session salaried role (ideally worked over a Tuesday - Thursday). Applications welcomed from those considering entry onto the GP Retainer and Returner Scheme

Typical surgery contacts: 13 am and 11 pm. Low home visit demand. 6 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave. Free Parking.

Please send in a CV and covering letter to Abi Staveley on the contact details provided. Informal visits to the Practice highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

In accordance with the Practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, video consultations and queries, triage calls, triage visits, checking and signing of 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.

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.

Providing counselling and health education.

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 (avoiding hand-written prescriptions wherever possible).

Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Participate in training plans of medical students as required.

About us

About us:

Over 6500 patients

Diverse clinical team 5 GP Partners, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 3 Nurses and1 HCA, Backed up by a Dispensing team of 6, And a welcoming administration team of 7. We also employ a Social prescriber, Care Navigator, Clinical pharmacist, First contact physio, Mental Health Practitioner, App Worker and Digital Lead as part of our PCN team

Training practice for GP registrars and medical students

Modern spacious building with smaller satellite surgery in Hornby. District Nursing team based on site

Top ratings in patient feedback survey

Part of the Western Dales Primary Care Network (WDPCN)