Job summary
Come and join us in the beautiful
Cathedral City of Lichfield. We are a large supportive GMS training Practice (c.
30,000 patients and growing!). Due to retirement and planning for growth we
would like a doctor to join our team.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy, highly productive practice, always looking to provide excellent care and services for our patients.
In general the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in Primary Care such as sessional appointments, duty sessions per week, home visits, telephone and face to face consultations.
Our GPs are encouraged to pursue their
other interests. Within our current salaried GPs we have a number of GP trainers, University of Birmingham medical student tutors, the lead trainer for the local VTS, and a number of LARC fitters.
All doctors meet daily for coffee (the
most important part of our day) we share learning ask questions and generally
debrief about our surgeries.
We offer an attractive contract, including
the BMA guided CPD allowance equating to a session per week (pro rata), salary
in DDRB recommended range (dependent upon experience) , flexible working hours,
no extended hours work unless you want to (some people do actually request
this). Workflow and lab links are equally shared amongst all doctors on your working
day, so no returning to piles of paperwork after annual leave and our system
has two duty doctors each day to provide additional support, and a large
supportive team with regular social events. Many of the partners started here
as GP registrars.
About us
You would be joining a team of 9 salaried GPs, with support from 13 partners, 6 ANPS, 4 clinical pharmacists and 8 practice nurses.
We are looking for applicants who agree with our ethos , which promotes fairness and a supportive team approach.
Along with the above we have particular interests in new innovations and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would like a GP to work between 4 to
8 sessions per week, with a start date negotiable we will wait for the right
candidate.
Responsbilites include:
Keep contemporaneous, accurate and legible records of all patient contacts and contribute to electronic data recording and audit as directed by the service.
Prescribe, issue prescription and treatments according to agreed protocols and local guidance, within scope of competence.
Contribute to evaluation / audit, significant event reporting and clinical standard setting within the service.
Develop and encourage positive working relationships with PCN, ICB, local GP Practices, housing, social work, voluntary services, drug and alcohol, mental health, dental, secondary care and other appropriate services.
Pursue continuing professional and personal development.
Participate in operational and strategic planning for the development of the practice.
Maintains GMC registration and license to practice.
Ensure inclusion on a local Performers List
If you would like to arrange an
informal visit we would be delighted to meet you at our daily coffee meeting, please
email Jo Williams, Head of Practice jo.williams12@nhs.net for an informal
discussion or visit.
We look forward to your application by CV with
a covering letter to: HR Officer, The Westgate Practice, Greenhill Health
Centre, Church Street, Lichfield, Staffs,WS13 6JL or email jo.williams12@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would like a GP to work between 4 to
8 sessions per week, with a start date negotiable we will wait for the right
candidate.
Responsbilites include:
Keep contemporaneous, accurate and legible records of all patient contacts and contribute to electronic data recording and audit as directed by the service.
Prescribe, issue prescription and treatments according to agreed protocols and local guidance, within scope of competence.
Contribute to evaluation / audit, significant event reporting and clinical standard setting within the service.
Develop and encourage positive working relationships with PCN, ICB, local GP Practices, housing, social work, voluntary services, drug and alcohol, mental health, dental, secondary care and other appropriate services.
Pursue continuing professional and personal development.
Participate in operational and strategic planning for the development of the practice.
Maintains GMC registration and license to practice.
Ensure inclusion on a local Performers List
If you would like to arrange an
informal visit we would be delighted to meet you at our daily coffee meeting, please
email Jo Williams, Head of Practice jo.williams12@nhs.net for an informal
discussion or visit.
We look forward to your application by CV with
a covering letter to: HR Officer, The Westgate Practice, Greenhill Health
Centre, Church Street, Lichfield, Staffs,WS13 6JL or email jo.williams12@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent evidence of continued academic and professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCGP
- MBBS
Desirable
- Proficient in use of EMIS web, docman, AccruRx
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent evidence of continued academic and professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCGP
- MBBS
Desirable
- Proficient in use of EMIS web, docman, AccruRx
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).
