Job summary
Join Our Friendly, Forward-Thinking Team at Combs Ford Surgery!
We're on the lookout for a motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to become a valued part of our large, supportive clinical team within Primary Care Services.
- 4 sessions per week ideally Tuesdays and Fridays
- Be part of a welcoming, experienced team
Conveniently located with a strong community feel
If you're looking for a role with a great work-life balance, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a real impact wed love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
- As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.
- 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
- Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients
- 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
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
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- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriate
About us
Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits of Working with SPC
NHS Pension Scheme:
- Defined benefits scheme
- Life insurance
- Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
- Ill health benefits
- 23.7% employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
- Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
- Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
- Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)
Flexible Working Arrangements:
GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments
Additional Benefits:
- Eye care vouchers
- Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
- Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
- High street discounts via our online portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships
At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a caseload along with holding a patient list and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.
- 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
- Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients
- 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
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- 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 practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG 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.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC
- 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 housekeeping and updating of computer-based patient records.
- To comply with the Practice IT policy
- Contributing to read-coding patient data
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a caseload along with holding a patient list and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.
- 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
- Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients
- 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
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- 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 practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG 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.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC
- 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 housekeeping and updating of computer-based patient records.
- To comply with the Practice IT policy
- Contributing to read-coding patient data
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a range of audiences
- Ability to consult/triage remotely via phone
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability to manage time and priorities, and to work under pressure
- Proficient in using IT systems, including primary care clinical systems and Microsoft suite of programmes
- Ability to deal with complex, sensitive and emotionally difficult situations
- Awareness of safeguarding principles and ability to manage safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Personal Attributes:
- Team player
- Adaptable to change
- Self motivated
- Empathetic
Desirable
- Leadership ability to demonstrate leadership in clinical or quality improvement initiatives
- Innovative
- Inspirational & motivational to others
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Entry on Medical Performers List
- General Practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained/Certificate of Completion (CCT) in General Practice/Certificate confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) or equivalent
- Holder of MRCGP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention and screening services
- Clinical governance
- Delivery of QOF targets
- Self-audit and reflection
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Working in Primary Care
- Working with SystmOne
- Willingness to use online platform for patient access
- Interest in a particular disease area and willingness to take on a leadership role in this area
Person Specification
Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a range of audiences
- Ability to consult/triage remotely via phone
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability to manage time and priorities, and to work under pressure
- Proficient in using IT systems, including primary care clinical systems and Microsoft suite of programmes
- Ability to deal with complex, sensitive and emotionally difficult situations
- Awareness of safeguarding principles and ability to manage safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Personal Attributes:
- Team player
- Adaptable to change
- Self motivated
- Empathetic
Desirable
- Leadership ability to demonstrate leadership in clinical or quality improvement initiatives
- Innovative
- Inspirational & motivational to others
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Entry on Medical Performers List
- General Practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained/Certificate of Completion (CCT) in General Practice/Certificate confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) or equivalent
- Holder of MRCGP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention and screening services
- Clinical governance
- Delivery of QOF targets
- Self-audit and reflection
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Working in Primary Care
- Working with SystmOne
- Willingness to use online platform for patient access
- Interest in a particular disease area and willingness to take on a leadership role in this area
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).
