Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner to join our healthcare team for 4-6 sessions per week. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, with a focus on promoting health and managing chronic conditions. This role requires strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient care, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions, ensuring appropriate management plans are in place.
- Provide preventive care and health education to patients and their families.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborate with specialists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge.
- Engage in public health activities, including immunisations and health screenings.
- Offer home care services for patients requiring additional support in their living environments.
- Provide care for seniors, including those in nursing homes or requiring ICU-level attention.
About us
About Wootton Medical Centre Our culture is caring and collaboration. We have circa 7800 patients, cared for by an effective, dedicated, and comprehensive primary healthcare team, which includes GPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists, Physiotherapist, Social Prescribers, Paramedics & Reception & Administration teams.
We are part of the MWEB Primary Care Network (PCN) consisting of Wootton Medical Centre, Moulton Surgery, Kingsthorpe Surgery, Denton Village Surgery and Woodview Medical Centre
We are a small team with an open & honest ethos, everybody is valued & opinions are heard.
Our VISION is:
To provide the highest quality primary healthcare to our patients in a safe and supportive environment, with clinical excellence at the heart of everything we do, whilst working within local and national governance, guidelines and regulations.
Our core values shared among the GPs and staff are
Openness
Fairness
Respect
Accountability
We have always prided ourselves on providing high quality medicine in a traditional family practice setting, engaging with external agencies such as PCNs, ICBs, hospitals, community teams, ensuring that our services meet the needs of our patient group.
We are a Tier 2 registered organisation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions, ensuring appropriate management plans are in place.
- Provide preventive care and health education to patients and their families.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborate with specialists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge.
- Engage in public health activities, including immunisations and health screenings.
- Offer home care services for patients requiring additional support in their living environments.
- Provide care for seniors, including those in nursing homes or requiring ICU-level attention.
- QoF and other targets
Skills
- Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to patient care.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Proficient in medical imaging techniques and their application in diagnosis.
- Experience in clinical research methodologies is advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of care.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in documentation and patient management.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with medical advancements.
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about providing exceptional healthcare services to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a General Practitioner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions, ensuring appropriate management plans are in place.
- Provide preventive care and health education to patients and their families.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborate with specialists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge.
- Engage in public health activities, including immunisations and health screenings.
- Offer home care services for patients requiring additional support in their living environments.
- Provide care for seniors, including those in nursing homes or requiring ICU-level attention.
- QoF and other targets
Skills
- Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to patient care.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Proficient in medical imaging techniques and their application in diagnosis.
- Experience in clinical research methodologies is advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of care.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in documentation and patient management.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with medical advancements.
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about providing exceptional healthcare services to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a General Practitioner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC must be held
- Ability to meet clinical commitments.
- Must be able to do home visits
- Clinical knowledge/expertise appropriate for the provision of GMS (including the management of common medical emergencies)
- Personal organisational/administration skills - keeps appropriate records
- Professional integrity - takes responsibility
- Professional integrity - makes the care of the patient the first concern
- Critical thinking within personal value framework
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexibly across boundaries
Registration and Certificate of Sponsorship
Essential
- 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.
- Certificate of Sponsorship
- Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
- From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
- UK Registration
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC must be held
- Ability to meet clinical commitments.
- Must be able to do home visits
- Clinical knowledge/expertise appropriate for the provision of GMS (including the management of common medical emergencies)
- Personal organisational/administration skills - keeps appropriate records
- Professional integrity - takes responsibility
- Professional integrity - makes the care of the patient the first concern
- Critical thinking within personal value framework
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexibly across boundaries
Registration and Certificate of Sponsorship
Essential
- 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.
- Certificate of Sponsorship
- Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
- From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
- UK Registration
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
