Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner to join our friendly healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to patients, ensuring their health and well-being through effective diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of various health conditions. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct thorough examinations and assessments of patients to diagnose medical conditions.
- Develop and implement personalised treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment.
- Provide ongoing patient education regarding health management, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborate with specialists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
- Manage patients in various settings including, nursing homes, home environment and hospital.
- Stay informed about public health issues and contribute to community health initiatives.
About us
Tavyside is a modern purpose-built primary care clinical setting, with a dispensing branch surgery in Lifton Devon, providing high quality care to our 13,500 patients. Tavyside has a team of 8 highly committed clinical partners, 9 salaried colleagues, a proactive nursing team and a strong effective management and administrative support structure. The whole team 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.
Informal visits are welcome by arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP:-
- The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The
provision of services commensurate with the GMS 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
- Working
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
- 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 achieveing the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review
and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
- Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture
of continuous improvement at all times
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
-
Participate
in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
Participate in the review of significant and
near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP:-
- The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The
provision of services commensurate with the GMS 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
- Working
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
- 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 achieveing the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review
and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
- Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture
of continuous improvement at all times
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
-
Participate
in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
Participate in the review of significant and
near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree from an accredited institution and valid medical licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- - Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, with the ability to apply this knowledge in clinical settings.
- - Experience in patient care across diverse environments such as hospitals, clinics, or community health settings is preferred.
- - Familiarity with clinical research methodologies is advantageous.
- - Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients from varied backgrounds.
- - Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high standard of care.
- - Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with medical advancements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree from an accredited institution and valid medical licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- - Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, with the ability to apply this knowledge in clinical settings.
- - Experience in patient care across diverse environments such as hospitals, clinics, or community health settings is preferred.
- - Familiarity with clinical research methodologies is advantageous.
- - Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients from varied backgrounds.
- - Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high standard of care.
- - Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with medical advancements.
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).
