Job summary
We can offer you:
A supportive and friendly team in which to work
and develop your career
8.30 start
On call required as part of the role
Dedicated admin time in each session
12 or 15 -minute appointments
14 patients per session
Weekly team meetings and monthly meetings in
locality
MDDUS membership paid
We are Tier 2 sponsorship ready (for GPs who may
need this to work in UK)
Sessional rate £10.5k. 6-8 session GP required
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to undertake all of the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in primary care. In accordance with the practice timetable the post-holder will make themselves available, as agreed, to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, resolving medication queries, and completion of paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. The post-holder will ensure the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Please request further details from practice directly for more information if required
About us
About us:
2 sites in County Durham
We have a well -established partnership with 8 GP partners working alongside 6 salaried GPs, 4 Nurse Practitioners (who also
do home visits) and full nursing and support team
We have in-house pharmacists which greatly
reduces our admin work
We have PCN ARRS roles including social
prescribers, mental health workers and physios
We teach medical students and F2 doctors and are
a training practice
We have developed GPSI services in dermatology,
minor surgery and ENT and run these services from our practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties and responsibilities typical of working in Primary Care.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether -self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease protocols.
Providing counselling and health education.
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties and responsibilities typical of working in Primary Care.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether -self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease protocols.
Providing counselling and health education.
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Full registration with GMC
- Certification of Completion of Training
- Inclusion on Performers List
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development.
- Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to listen actively to patients in a non-judgmental manner
- Strong attention to detail.
- Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
- Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress.
- Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols, and patient specific directives.
- Ability to develop and deliver evidence-based care.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
- Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands.
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- Progressive and forward-thinking attitude.
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
Desirable
- Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population.
- Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing Primary Care.
- Experience of supporting service changes.
- Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Full registration with GMC
- Certification of Completion of Training
- Inclusion on Performers List
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development.
- Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to listen actively to patients in a non-judgmental manner
- Strong attention to detail.
- Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
- Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress.
- Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols, and patient specific directives.
- Ability to develop and deliver evidence-based care.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
- Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands.
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- Progressive and forward-thinking attitude.
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
Desirable
- Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population.
- Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing Primary Care.
- Experience of supporting service changes.
- Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives.
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).