Job summary
The postholder will have the opportunity to lead on key
disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework,
treatment, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate
healthcare services for a diverse patient list, including practice-based
commissioning, patient participation and health promotion.
Supported by the clinical and management teams, the
postholder will work as one of the GPs within Thornton Road & Valley Park
Surgery, while also contributing to the wider multidisciplinary team across the
Bourne Health Partnership.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants in this opportunity. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
In accordance with the practice timetable, you will
undertake clinical sessions consisting of face-to-face consultations, telephone
consultations, clinical triage, queries, home visits, repeat prescription
signing, test result actioning, and medical reports. Consultations are
typically 10 minutes.
About us
Thornton Road & Valley Park Surgery, part of the Bourne Health Partnership, is a friendly, well-established two-site GP practice in Croydon delivering high-quality NHS primary care to a diverse population of approximately 19,500 patients. Operating from our Thornton Road site and the Valley Park Healthy Living Centre, we are a modern and forward-thinking practice rated Good by the CQC.
Our teams work collaboratively across both sites and are committed to compassionate, efficient and innovative patient care. As a growing practice within a large and supportive partnership, we offer opportunities for development, leadership and involvement in service improvement.
Our Multidisciplinary Team Includes:
GP Partners and Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, , First Contact Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners, and an experienced management and administrative team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £10,500 £12,000 per session
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Protected CPD time
- Supportive induction and mentorship
- Opportunities for leadership roles, portfolio work and clinical development
- Flexible working considered
- Strong MDT support with regular clinical meetings
- EMIS clinical system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
You will be required to:
- Act upon QOF alerts and prompts during routine consultations
- Provide GP services in line with PMS contract requirements
- Undertake Duty Doctor and Paperwork Doctor sessions on a rota basis
- Support extended hours access when required
- Provide cross-site cover across Thornton Road, Valley Park and other Bourne Health Partnership practices when needed
- Assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately
- Provide preventative health care and lifestyle advice
- Support patients referred by nursing staff
- Provide certification in line with NHS regulations
- Adhere to local and national prescribing guidelines
- Make autonomous clinical decisions regarding presenting problems
- Maintain clear and accurate electronic clinical records
- Participate in audits and quality improvement activities
- Generate computer-based prescriptions
- Undertake all routine duties associated with general practice
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain a Personal Development Plan aligned with practice goals
- Participate in the training of nurses, GP trainees and medical students
- Support administrative and clinical colleagues
- Attend clinical, prescribing, palliative care and practice meetings
- Chair or present during clinical meetings when required
- Deliver enhanced services and undertake training to support them
- Participate in practice-based commissioning, demand management and peer review
- Ensure compliance with deadlines for QOF, LCS and audit returns
- Take on additional duties as required to support the organisation
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Senior Management Team
- Partnership Board
- Colleagues across the Bourne Health Partnership
External:
- Other GP practices and PCN partners
- Community and secondary care providers
- External agencies and service providers
Mandatory Requirements Across the Partnership
Confidentiality & Data Protection
All staff must maintain strict confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act and NHS confidentiality policies.
Information Governance
All personal information must be handled securely and appropriately.
Equal Opportunities
Staff must comply with relevant equality legislation and partnership policies.
Health & Safety
Staff must follow all Health & Safety requirements.
Infection Control
Mandatory training and compliance with all infection control policies is required.
Risk Management
Staff must report incidents promptly and comply with risk management procedures.
Flexible Working
Staff may be required to work flexible hours or across multiple sites to meet patient needs.
Safeguarding
All staff have a duty to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
Sustainability
Staff should help reduce environmental impact through responsible practices.
Non-Smoking Policy
The Bourne Health Partnership operates a smoke-free policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
You will be required to:
- Act upon QOF alerts and prompts during routine consultations
- Provide GP services in line with PMS contract requirements
- Undertake Duty Doctor and Paperwork Doctor sessions on a rota basis
- Support extended hours access when required
- Provide cross-site cover across Thornton Road, Valley Park and other Bourne Health Partnership practices when needed
- Assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately
- Provide preventative health care and lifestyle advice
- Support patients referred by nursing staff
- Provide certification in line with NHS regulations
- Adhere to local and national prescribing guidelines
- Make autonomous clinical decisions regarding presenting problems
- Maintain clear and accurate electronic clinical records
- Participate in audits and quality improvement activities
- Generate computer-based prescriptions
- Undertake all routine duties associated with general practice
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain a Personal Development Plan aligned with practice goals
- Participate in the training of nurses, GP trainees and medical students
- Support administrative and clinical colleagues
- Attend clinical, prescribing, palliative care and practice meetings
- Chair or present during clinical meetings when required
- Deliver enhanced services and undertake training to support them
- Participate in practice-based commissioning, demand management and peer review
- Ensure compliance with deadlines for QOF, LCS and audit returns
- Take on additional duties as required to support the organisation
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Senior Management Team
- Partnership Board
- Colleagues across the Bourne Health Partnership
External:
- Other GP practices and PCN partners
- Community and secondary care providers
- External agencies and service providers
Mandatory Requirements Across the Partnership
Confidentiality & Data Protection
All staff must maintain strict confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act and NHS confidentiality policies.
Information Governance
All personal information must be handled securely and appropriately.
Equal Opportunities
Staff must comply with relevant equality legislation and partnership policies.
Health & Safety
Staff must follow all Health & Safety requirements.
Infection Control
Mandatory training and compliance with all infection control policies is required.
Risk Management
Staff must report incidents promptly and comply with risk management procedures.
Flexible Working
Staff may be required to work flexible hours or across multiple sites to meet patient needs.
Safeguarding
All staff have a duty to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
Sustainability
Staff should help reduce environmental impact through responsible practices.
Non-Smoking Policy
The Bourne Health Partnership operates a smoke-free policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Medical degree
- Completion of GP registrar training
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core hours
- DBS check
- Maintain confidentiality
- Comfortable working within a large MDT
- Interest in chronic disease management
Experience
Essential
- EMIS experience
- Video/telephone consultation experience
- Experience working in general practice
- Completion of vocational GP training (e.g. MRCGP/MRCP)
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification GP experience
Skills
Desirable
- GP trainer or trainer in training
- Ability to work early extended access sessions (e.g. 07:30 starts)
- Womens health (coils)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite, confident and approachable
- Flexible and cooperative
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Motivated and proactive
- Uses initiative and sound judgement
- High integrity and loyalty
- Empathetic in distressing situations
- Able to work under pressure
- Confident, assertive and resilient
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Medical degree
- Completion of GP registrar training
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core hours
- DBS check
- Maintain confidentiality
- Comfortable working within a large MDT
- Interest in chronic disease management
Experience
Essential
- EMIS experience
- Video/telephone consultation experience
- Experience working in general practice
- Completion of vocational GP training (e.g. MRCGP/MRCP)
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification GP experience
Skills
Desirable
- GP trainer or trainer in training
- Ability to work early extended access sessions (e.g. 07:30 starts)
- Womens health (coils)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite, confident and approachable
- Flexible and cooperative
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Motivated and proactive
- Uses initiative and sound judgement
- High integrity and loyalty
- Empathetic in distressing situations
- Able to work under pressure
- Confident, assertive and resilient
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).
