Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Salaried General Practitioner to join our team and help us deliver excellent primary care. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and provide care to patients with both acute and long-term conditions.
You will play a key role in supporting patients health and wellbeing, contributing to quality improvement, clinical governance, and the ongoing development of our services.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of core duties including surgery consultations, telephone and video consultations and patient queries.
- Other workload may involve visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, reviewing test results, and managing correspondence in a timely fashion.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care professionals within the organisation.
- Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- In consultation with patients, and in line with current practice disease management protocols, develop personalised care plans and management strategies.
- Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate.
- Collect data for audit purposes, and support practice participation in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services.
- Compile and issue computer-generated prescriptions in accordance with best practice guidance.
- Support continuity of care through teamwork, and effective communication.
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
At Taunton Vale Healthcare, we are a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice serving over 13,500 patients. Our practice is led by three GP Partners and supported by a dedicated, experienced team who share a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative environment where clinicians can focus on patient care while developing their professional interests. We work in up-to-date, progressive ways, continually improving our services to meet the needs of our patients and community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Salaried GP to join our friendly, patient-centred practice serving over 13,500 patients. You will provide high-quality care to patients of all ages, supporting their health and wellbeing through management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, and health promotion.
The successful candidate will build strong, trusting relationships with patients, helping them achieve the best possible health outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to service development, participate in clinical audits, and continuously enhance the care we provide, within a collaborative and supportive practice environment.
Clinical Responsibilities
- The post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of core duties including surgery consultations, telephone and video consultations and patient queries.
- Other workload may involve visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, reviewing test results, and managing correspondence in a timely fashion.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care professionals within the organisation.
- Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- In consultation with patients, and in line with current practice disease management protocols, develop personalised care plans and management strategies.
- Provide counselling, health promotion, and lifestyle advice to support prevention and self-management.
- Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate.
- Record clear, contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards using the clinical computer system (e.g. EMIS Web).
- Collect data for audit purposes, and support practice participation in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services.
- Compile and issue computer-generated prescriptions in accordance with best practice guidance.
- Prescribe safely, generically, and in line with national and local guidance.
- Support continuity of care through teamwork, and effective communication.
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other Responsibilities within the Organisation
- Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Supervise and support junior doctors, medical students, and other learners if applicable.
- Contribute to the development of computer-based patient records and improvements in data quality.
- Participate in clinical audits, research, and service evaluations.
- Be aware of and comply with all relevant practice policies and procedures, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and infection control.
- Contribute to quality improvement, governance, and risk management processes in line with CQC standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Salaried GP to join our friendly, patient-centred practice serving over 13,500 patients. You will provide high-quality care to patients of all ages, supporting their health and wellbeing through management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, and health promotion.
The successful candidate will build strong, trusting relationships with patients, helping them achieve the best possible health outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to service development, participate in clinical audits, and continuously enhance the care we provide, within a collaborative and supportive practice environment.
Clinical Responsibilities
- The post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of core duties including surgery consultations, telephone and video consultations and patient queries.
- Other workload may involve visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, reviewing test results, and managing correspondence in a timely fashion.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care professionals within the organisation.
- Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- In consultation with patients, and in line with current practice disease management protocols, develop personalised care plans and management strategies.
- Provide counselling, health promotion, and lifestyle advice to support prevention and self-management.
- Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate.
- Record clear, contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards using the clinical computer system (e.g. EMIS Web).
- Collect data for audit purposes, and support practice participation in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services.
- Compile and issue computer-generated prescriptions in accordance with best practice guidance.
- Prescribe safely, generically, and in line with national and local guidance.
- Support continuity of care through teamwork, and effective communication.
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other Responsibilities within the Organisation
- Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Supervise and support junior doctors, medical students, and other learners if applicable.
- Contribute to the development of computer-based patient records and improvements in data quality.
- Participate in clinical audits, research, and service evaluations.
- Be aware of and comply with all relevant practice policies and procedures, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and infection control.
- Contribute to quality improvement, governance, and risk management processes in line with CQC standards.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Primary care consultations (face-to-face and telephones)
- Triage
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical governance and QOF delivery
- Good IT skills and record keeping.
- Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to work in a multi-professional team
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Inclusion on performers list
- Vocational training certificate or equivalent
- Annual appraisal and revalidation
- Current Hepatitis B immunity
- Basic life support
- UK work permit, if required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Primary care consultations (face-to-face and telephones)
- Triage
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical governance and QOF delivery
- Good IT skills and record keeping.
- Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to work in a multi-professional team
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Inclusion on performers list
- Vocational training certificate or equivalent
- Annual appraisal and revalidation
- Current Hepatitis B immunity
- Basic life support
- UK work permit, if required
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.
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).
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.
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).
