Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate newly qualified General Practitioner to join our healthcare team on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2026. The role is part of the PCN additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS).The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to patient care and have a comprehensive understanding of various medical disciplines.
Main duties of the job
This role involves diagnosing and treating a wide range of health conditions, providing preventive care, and managing chronic diseases in diverse patient populations.
The role will be based at Tavyside Health Centre and Lifton Surgery.
This role is part of the PCN additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) and will have the potential to be extended beyond 31 March 2026 pending NHS funding arrangements and guidance. To be eligible to apply for this role you must have qualified within 2 years and must not have had substantive employment within a GP practice.
About us
Tavyside Health Centre is a modern purpose-built primary care clinical setting, with a dispensing branch surgery in Lifton, providing high quality care to our patients. Tavyside has a team of 8 highly committed clinical partners, 7 salaried colleagues, a proactive nursing team and a strong effective management and administrative support structure. We are a friendly team, who work closely together and pride ourselves on our open-door ethos.
Tavyside are a training practice with both registrar and medical student
placements, we boast a high attainment of QoF/ enhanced services and patient
satisfaction, we are a committed and active member of West Devon PCN and are
rated good across all services with the CQC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process
- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process
- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree from an accredited institution
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree from an accredited institution
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
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).
