Job summary
We are seeking a qualified Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 4 to 5 sessions per week.
Beacon Surgery is located in abeautiful semi-rural setting, nestled between the East Sussex countryside andAshdown Forest, while remaining close to the thriving town ofTunbridge Wells, offering excellent grammar schools, shopping, and cultural amenities.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality patient care through appointments, home visits, and results management
Prescribe safely and manage clinical correspondence
Participate in duty doctor/on-call sessions and team meetings
Maintain accurate patient records using EMIS Web
Contribute to a supportive, professional practice environment
About us
We are a well-established GP Training Practice with a team of five GP partners and three salaried GPs, supported by two Advanced Nurse Practitioners and an experienced nursing team. Our patient list is approximately 11,250 and continues to grow due to ongoing local housing developments. We use the EMIS Web clinical system, with full training available if required.
We pride ourselves on being a kind, supportive workplace with a strong team ethos. We believe our reputation is for being friendly and relaxed, while also being well organised, professional, and caring, with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The
provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
- Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective
management of long-term conditions
- Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks
- Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
- Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute
to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality
initiatives within the practice
- Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical
governance and training
- Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare
and complete the revalidation process
- Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
across the practice team
- Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review
and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a
culture of continuous improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The
provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
- Generic
prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective
management of long-term conditions
- Processing
of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription
requests and other associated administrative tasks
- Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
- Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere
to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Contribute
to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality
initiatives within the practice
- Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical
governance and training
- Ensure
compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare
and complete the revalidation process
- Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
across the practice team
- Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
- Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
- Review
and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a
culture of continuous improvement
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
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).