Job summary
Join us on Cornwalls sunny south coast,
where exceptional medicine meets life by the sea.
Are
you ready for a change of scene and pace whilst continuing to practice
outstanding medicine? Nestled in the heart of beautiful Falmouth, our practice
offers the rare chance to combine clinical excellence with a lifestyle most
doctors only dream of: turquoise sea, sandy beaches, harbour walks, and a
vibrant community that blends university energy with coastal calm.
At Trescobeas Surgery, were a well-established, patient-focused GP partnership
serving around 10,700 patients (with a dispensing branch) and fully integrated
within our local Primary Care Network. We are looking for a committed and
enthusiastic GP to join our team for six sessions per week, with a genuine view
to partnership.
Main duties of the job
We
are a friendly, supportive and well-established practice which achieves
excellent QOF results.
We are a
patient-focused medical practice dedicated to providing high-quality primary
care to our local community. We currently have five established partners and 4
salaried GPs working alongside our practice nurses, paramedics, pharmacists,
physios, social prescribers and mental health hub within the Primary care
Network group to deliver excellent healthcare in a supportive
environment.
We
are a training practice for undergraduates and GP trainees.
We
offer family planning, minor surgery and joint injections, we are seeking a
committed and enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our team.
You
will provide comprehensive medical services to a diverse patient list,
contribute to chronic disease management and participate in clinical meetings
and quality improvement initiatives. You will also manage your own workload,
home visits, with duty and prescription review on a rota basis.
We
believe we offer high quality patient centred care and are interested in
speaking to GPs who would be keen to join our team. We
welcome New to practice fellowships
We
use Systm 1 clinical system.
About us
What we offer
A friendly, supportive environment - Five
experienced partners and four salaried GPs working closely with our
multidisciplinary team practice nurses, paramedics, pharmacists,
physiotherapists, social prescribers and mental-health practitioners delivering
excellent, joined-up care.
A modern model of care - We operate a
total triage system that allows genuine flexibility, excellent continuity, and
the ability to focus on what really matters to patients.
A training and teaching culture - We are a
training practice for undergraduates and GP trainees, fostering a supportive
and developmental environment for both new and experienced clinicians.
Scope for developing your interests - We
offer family planning, minor surgery, and joint injections, and encourage
clinical leadership and innovation in areas of personal interest.
Balanced working life - You will take part
in duty sessions, prescription reviews and home visits on a rota basis,
supported by an experienced admin and management team who keep non-clinical
workload to a minimum.
An enviable lifestyle - Work where people
come on holiday surrounded by stunning coastline, world-class sailing waters,
excellent schools, and a welcoming Cornish community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b.
The
provision of services commensurate with the GP contract
c.
Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other
services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local
guidelines
d.
Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
e.
Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency
care
f.
Effective
management of long-term conditions
g.
Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles
and apply principles of self-care
h.
Process
administration in a timely manner including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks
i.
Review
medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines
and local care pathways
j.
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
k.
Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
l.
Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
m.
Support
the delivery of anticipatory care plans
n.
Take
responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the
organisation
o.
Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
p.
Attend
and contribute effectively to external and internal meetings as required
q.
Contribute
effectively to the development and maintenance of the organisation including
clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
r.
Be
aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere
to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children
s.
Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process
t.
Prepare
and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
u.
Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
across the organisations team
v.
Review
and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
w.
Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture
of continuous improvement
x.
Be
an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider
network and multi-disciplinary team
y.
On
a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
z.
Accept
responsibility for a specialist interest within the organisation
aa.
Contribute
to the effective management of the organisation including administration,
planning, strategy, resilience planning etc.
bb.
Identify,
implement and embed best practice through clinical guidelines and the audit
process
cc.
Contribute
to the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
dd.
Show
leadership qualities, work collaboratively, ensure an even distribution of the
organisations workload
ee.
Remain
fully focused on the strategic aims of the organisation, making recommendations
to enhance income and reduce expenditure
ff.
Prepare
and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner
gg.
Provide
proactive leadership to the organisation, patients and their carers
hh.
Support
in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf
of the organisation
ii.
Participate
in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and
participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about
through clinical incidents and near-miss events
jj.
Undertake
all mandatory training and induction programmes
kk.
Contribute
to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
ll.
Attend
a formal appraisal at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training
objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that
new objectives can be agreed
mm. Contribute to public
health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b.
The
provision of services commensurate with the GP contract
c.
Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other
services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local
guidelines
d.
Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
e.
Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency
care
f.
Effective
management of long-term conditions
g.
Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles
and apply principles of self-care
h.
Process
administration in a timely manner including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks
i.
Review
medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines
and local care pathways
j.
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
k.
Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
l.
Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
m.
Support
the delivery of anticipatory care plans
n.
Take
responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the
organisation
o.
Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
p.
Attend
and contribute effectively to external and internal meetings as required
q.
Contribute
effectively to the development and maintenance of the organisation including
clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
r.
Be
aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere
to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children
s.
Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process
t.
Prepare
and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
u.
Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
across the organisations team
v.
Review
and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
w.
Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture
of continuous improvement
x.
Be
an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider
network and multi-disciplinary team
y.
On
a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
z.
Accept
responsibility for a specialist interest within the organisation
aa.
Contribute
to the effective management of the organisation including administration,
planning, strategy, resilience planning etc.
bb.
Identify,
implement and embed best practice through clinical guidelines and the audit
process
cc.
Contribute
to the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
dd.
Show
leadership qualities, work collaboratively, ensure an even distribution of the
organisations workload
ee.
Remain
fully focused on the strategic aims of the organisation, making recommendations
to enhance income and reduce expenditure
ff.
Prepare
and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner
gg.
Provide
proactive leadership to the organisation, patients and their carers
hh.
Support
in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf
of the organisation
ii.
Participate
in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and
participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about
through clinical incidents and near-miss events
jj.
Undertake
all mandatory training and induction programmes
kk.
Contribute
to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
ll.
Attend
a formal appraisal at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training
objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that
new objectives can be agreed
mm. Contribute to public
health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
- Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
- Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Other requirements / wider responsibilities
Essential
- Partake in financial management decisions/meetings
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
Desirable
- Project lead as required with PCN, CQC, ICS/ICB and QOF
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Minimum of two years as either a salaried GP or post-graduation for a non GP partner
- A good understanding of the primary care contract
- Good understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced services
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICS initiatives
- An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
- Appropriate medical defence indemnity
- Evidence of current validation/appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with robust problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Polite and confident
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Effectively utilise resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
- Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
- Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Other requirements / wider responsibilities
Essential
- Partake in financial management decisions/meetings
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
Desirable
- Project lead as required with PCN, CQC, ICS/ICB and QOF
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Minimum of two years as either a salaried GP or post-graduation for a non GP partner
- A good understanding of the primary care contract
- Good understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced services
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICS initiatives
- An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
- Appropriate medical defence indemnity
- Evidence of current validation/appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with robust problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Polite and confident
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Effectively utilise resources
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).
