Job summary
The Elms Surgery is looking to recruit a flexible, motivated
and committed GP to join our friendly practice for 4-6 sessions per week. Informal visits are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
With respect to practice rotas, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of practice duties, including face to face consultations, telephone consultations and home/care home visiting(rare). We would expect duties such like actioning bloods, tasks, checking and signing EPS repeat prescriptions and PA scripts, dealing with queries to be part of the day to day schedule.
About us
The Elms Surgery is a medium sized practice located in Nascot Village/Cassiobury area of Central Watford. The practice looks after almost 9000 patients and is part of the Central Watford PCN and uses EMIS Clinical System. As well as the excellent road and rail commuter links there are many outstanding schools nearby, both Primary and Secondary, including Watford Boys and Girls Grammar.
We have a happy, established team that consists of GPs, Physician Associates, Nursing team and supportive Admin and Reception teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With respect to practice rotas, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of practice duties, including face to face consultations, telephone consultations and home/care home visiting(rare). We would expect duties such like actioning bloods, tasks, checking and signing EPS repeat prescriptions and PA scripts, dealing with queries to be part of the day to day schedule, and dealing with queries.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Developing care plans for patients with long term conditions
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary and working to ICB guidelines.
- Supporting/supervising Physician Associates when required ensure smooth running of the practice
- Manage and Support ongoing palliative care and elderly care case loads.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With respect to practice rotas, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of practice duties, including face to face consultations, telephone consultations and home/care home visiting(rare). We would expect duties such like actioning bloods, tasks, checking and signing EPS repeat prescriptions and PA scripts, dealing with queries to be part of the day to day schedule, and dealing with queries.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Developing care plans for patients with long term conditions
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary and working to ICB guidelines.
- Supporting/supervising Physician Associates when required ensure smooth running of the practice
- Manage and Support ongoing palliative care and elderly care case loads.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recently qualified or experienced GP
Desirable
- Recently qualified or experienced GP
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
Desirable
- Specialist interest in either Elderly or Palliative Care, Long term condition management, teaching
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recently qualified or experienced GP
Desirable
- Recently qualified or experienced GP
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
Desirable
- Specialist interest in either Elderly or Palliative Care, Long term condition management, teaching
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).