Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity for a GP Partner to join our friendly, pro-active, GP
led Practice.
The right
person will have a commitment to offering a high standard of patient care, be a
great team player, be positive and motivated and be willing to work between 4
and 8 sessions
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a doctor who is enthusiastic,
innovative, and hardworking and works well in a supportive team.
You would undertake all the clinical duties
associated with a GP working in primary care. The practice has worked hard to
foster a good work life balance for all of its clinical team, there is
currently no requirement to offer enhanced access availability, and we do not
operate a duty doctor system. All clinical admin is shared on pooled lists and
completed equally by salaried GPs, partners and locums.
About us
The practice has 5 fulltime GP partners and 2
employed GPs with a list size of 13,200 and consistently high QoF achievement.
We are a friendly, supportive practice with a wide ranging and diverse
multidisciplinary clinical team with good managerial and admin support.
Situated in West Folkestone just 2 minutes walk
from Folkestone Leas with its stunning coastal views and close proximity to the
vibrant Harbour Arm. We are a short walk to Folkestone West train station with
its high-speed link to London. The town also has top nationally rated local
grammar schools.
We are part of a very innovative Primary Care Network, giving us access
to a host of clinicians and support services (Matrons; Clinical Pharmacists;
Dieticians; Enhanced Care Homes Team; First Contact Physios, Centralised
Workflow Optimisation Team).
We are a GP training practice with two trainers
offering first class support to all of our clinical team with a track record of
retaining and developing our GP registrars. In addition, we have a robust nurse
prescribing and specialist nurse team to helpsupport care of our elderly
population. We also haveTier
2 sponsorship status.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will
manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care
setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and
temporary patients.
- In
accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will
make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including
surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, checking and
signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and
correspondence in a timely fashion
- Awareness
of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g.
prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
- In
the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to
gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other
matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff
will respect their privacy and act appropriately
- Work
effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needs
The post-holder should
recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will
strive to:
- Communicate
effectively with other team members
- Communicate
effectively with patients and carers
- Recognise
people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond
accordingly
- Apply
practice policies, standards and guidance
- Participate
in audit where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will
manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care
setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and
temporary patients.
- In
accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will
make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including
surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, checking and
signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and
correspondence in a timely fashion
- Awareness
of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g.
prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
- In
the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to
gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other
matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff
will respect their privacy and act appropriately
- Work
effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needs
The post-holder should
recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will
strive to:
- Communicate
effectively with other team members
- Communicate
effectively with patients and carers
- Recognise
people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond
accordingly
- Apply
practice policies, standards and guidance
- Participate
in audit where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- General Practitioner - Certificate of completion of training Cert
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List Registration
- Appropriate Defence Indemnity
- Eligibility to Practice in UK independently
Experience
Essential
- Experienced as a Salaried GP or GP Partner
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QoF and Clinical audit
- General understanding of GMS contract.
- This post would be suitable for a newly qualified GP
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Salaried GP
- Experience of Medicines management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- General Practitioner - Certificate of completion of training Cert
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List Registration
- Appropriate Defence Indemnity
- Eligibility to Practice in UK independently
Experience
Essential
- Experienced as a Salaried GP or GP Partner
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QoF and Clinical audit
- General understanding of GMS contract.
- This post would be suitable for a newly qualified GP
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Salaried GP
- Experience of Medicines management
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).