Job summary
We are a friendly, forward-thinking rural practice serving
a close-knit community. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality,
patient-centred care while supporting each other in a collaborative
environment. We are a well-established GP practice of 7550 patients across 2
sites, with a newly refurbished branch surgery in Winkleigh.
We have a diverse clinical team that includes 4 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, a GP retainer, Paramedic and Nursing Team. We are a member practice of Mid Devon Healthcare PCN and are supported by a Pharmacist, Health & Wellbeing Team, FCP physiotherapists Occupational Therapist and a Mental Health Practitioner. In addition, we are a training practice currently training GP registrars and host medical students.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking 4 to 6 session salaried GP to join our supportive and friendly team. Whether youre newly qualified or experienced, we offer flexibility to suit your career stage and lifestyle.
- Manage a varied caseload across all age groups
- Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities to develop special interests (minor surgery, womens health, teaching, etc.)
- Protected time for CPD and professional development
About us
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- NHS pension scheme
- Mentorship and career development support
- Mid-morning coffee beaks with the clinical team - coffee/tea, biscuits, weekly fruit deliveries all supplied
- Practice social events organised
- Picturesque rural location with excellent quality of life
To find out more, please visit our website www.wallingbrook.co.uk
We welcome informal contact, or a visit and chat over coffee, we would encourage potential applicants to contact us direct.
Please contact Matt Owen, GP Partner matthewowen@nhs.net or Lucy Harris, Managing Partner lucyharris@nhs.net for further information or to arrange a visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract and additional enhanced services where appropriate
- 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, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
- To record clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation notes to agreed standards using SystmOne
- 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
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Mentoring or training of medical students
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
- Prescribing in accordance with the North and East Devon prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
- A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
- Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
- Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data
- Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
- Attendance at in-house meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract and additional enhanced services where appropriate
- 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, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
- To record clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation notes to agreed standards using SystmOne
- 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
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Mentoring or training of medical students
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
- Prescribing in accordance with the North and East Devon prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
- A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
- Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
- Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data
- Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
- Attendance at in-house meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered,
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree,
- MRCGP,
- Inclusion on the performers list,
- MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership,
- DBS Enhanced Check,
- Current CPR and Safeguarding Certificates,
- Clean and current full driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate (Microsoft),
- Clinical systems.
Desirable
- Worked within a GP practice
Skills
Essential
- Strong clinical skills,
- Good communications on all levels,
- Good planning skills,
- Good organisational skills,
- Good problems solving skills,
- Ability to work on own initiative,
- Ability to work as part of a team,
- Empathy/Sensitivity,
- Patient Sensitive,
- Honest,
- Ability to work in a highly confidential environment,
- Ability to work in pressurised environment,
- Strong resilience skills,
- Good time management,
- Willingness to undertake continuing professional development ,
- Full UK driving licence and use of a car.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current guidelines,
- Knowledge of current General Practice Environment,
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered,
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree,
- MRCGP,
- Inclusion on the performers list,
- MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership,
- DBS Enhanced Check,
- Current CPR and Safeguarding Certificates,
- Clean and current full driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate (Microsoft),
- Clinical systems.
Desirable
- Worked within a GP practice
Skills
Essential
- Strong clinical skills,
- Good communications on all levels,
- Good planning skills,
- Good organisational skills,
- Good problems solving skills,
- Ability to work on own initiative,
- Ability to work as part of a team,
- Empathy/Sensitivity,
- Patient Sensitive,
- Honest,
- Ability to work in a highly confidential environment,
- Ability to work in pressurised environment,
- Strong resilience skills,
- Good time management,
- Willingness to undertake continuing professional development ,
- Full UK driving licence and use of a car.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current guidelines,
- Knowledge of current General Practice Environment,
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
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.
