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Westover Surgery

Salaried GP

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Salaried General Practitioner to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and contributing to the ongoing development of our practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality primary care services to registered patients.

  • Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations, including diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.

  • Manage acute and chronic conditions in line with best practice guidelines.

  • Participate in duty doctor sessions as part of the practice rota.

  • Prescribe medications appropriately and safely in accordance with clinical guidelines.

  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes.

  • Contribute to the development and improvement of practice protocols and procedures.

  • Engage in clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain accurate patient records using the practices clinical system.

  • Comply with CQC and NHS guidelines to ensure the highest standards of care.

About us

Located in the heart of Falmouth, Westover is a small and friendly surgery. Our team prides itself on a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere, where your ideas and input matter, and professional growth is encouraged. We are looking for a GP to join our experienced team of two GP partners and three salaried GPs.

Details

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3903-25-0001

Job locations

Westover Surgery

Western Terrace

Falmouth

Cornwall

TR11 4QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Clinical servicesAll services should be carried out in line with practice protocols.

  • Provide consultations to patients of the practice, in line with the practice rota, including:
  • taking history
  • examination
  • investigation, including diagnostic tests
  • diagnosis
  • treatment, including prescribing medications
  • referral where appropriate
  • providing appropriate advice
  • certification where appropriate.
  • Provide duty doctor cover, in line with the practice rota
  • Carry out home visits when required, in line with the practice rota.
  • Participate in screening and chronic disease management activities.
  • Review correspondence relating to patients.
  • Record notes of consultations and other patient interactions in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Issue repeat prescriptions to patients.
  • Provide clinical advice and support to other clinical staff.
  • Respond to queries from administrative and reception team.
  • Provide cover for other members of the GP team during periods of absence.
  • Supply information for non-NHS purposes, such as insurance reports and medicals.

Development and management of the practice

  • Attend and participate in practice meetings and other team meetings as required.
  • Participate in clinical audit and research within the practice.
  • Contribute to the development of protocols and clinical standards within the practice.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the practice, including identifying opportunities for service development.

Communication requirements

This job requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, to enable effective engagement with:

  • patients and other members of the public
  • professional colleagues
  • staff.
  • Written communication should be accurate, clear and easy to read.

Competence and professional development

This role requires the following competence and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD):

  • membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners
  • registration on the General Medical Councils GP register
  • participation in annual appraisal and personal development planning.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Clinical servicesAll services should be carried out in line with practice protocols.

  • Provide consultations to patients of the practice, in line with the practice rota, including:
  • taking history
  • examination
  • investigation, including diagnostic tests
  • diagnosis
  • treatment, including prescribing medications
  • referral where appropriate
  • providing appropriate advice
  • certification where appropriate.
  • Provide duty doctor cover, in line with the practice rota
  • Carry out home visits when required, in line with the practice rota.
  • Participate in screening and chronic disease management activities.
  • Review correspondence relating to patients.
  • Record notes of consultations and other patient interactions in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Issue repeat prescriptions to patients.
  • Provide clinical advice and support to other clinical staff.
  • Respond to queries from administrative and reception team.
  • Provide cover for other members of the GP team during periods of absence.
  • Supply information for non-NHS purposes, such as insurance reports and medicals.

Development and management of the practice

  • Attend and participate in practice meetings and other team meetings as required.
  • Participate in clinical audit and research within the practice.
  • Contribute to the development of protocols and clinical standards within the practice.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the practice, including identifying opportunities for service development.

Communication requirements

This job requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, to enable effective engagement with:

  • patients and other members of the public
  • professional colleagues
  • staff.
  • Written communication should be accurate, clear and easy to read.

Competence and professional development

This role requires the following competence and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD):

  • membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners
  • registration on the General Medical Councils GP register
  • participation in annual appraisal and personal development planning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP
  • GMC registration
  • Registered on Performers List
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP
  • GMC registration
  • Registered on Performers List

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Westover Surgery

Address

Westover Surgery

Western Terrace

Falmouth

Cornwall

TR11 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.westoversurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Westover Surgery

Address

Westover Surgery

Western Terrace

Falmouth

Cornwall

TR11 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.westoversurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Debbie Cummins

debbie.cummins1@nhs.net

01326212120

Details

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3903-25-0001

Job locations

Westover Surgery

Western Terrace

Falmouth

Cornwall

TR11 4QJ


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