General Practitioner (GP)

Job summary

Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre is looking to recruit a GP to join our friendly practice team 28 hours per week.

Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre offer excellent consulting rooms that are well-equipped, spacious, and comfortable.

The surgery serves 5,467 patients in Creswell, Langwith, and the surrounding areas.

The practice is rated good by the CQC and performs well against QOF and the GP Patient Survey.

Job overview- 28 hours per week. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Dr Michael Njuma

***INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES MUST BE ON THE GP SPECIALIST LIST AS WELL AS ON THE GMC REGISTER. ***

It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a portfolio of general medical services; including managing a caseload, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

To support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse patient list.

They will work collaboratively and support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.

They will lead on key areas within the practice, such as specific QOF domains, quality standards, and practice initiatives, as agreed with the Clinical Lead and/or Practice Manager.

You will also be expected to support the extended access service

***INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES MUST BE ON THE GP SPECIALIST LIST AS WELL AS ON THE GMC REGISTER. ***

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre is a part of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS).

DCHS operates a group of surgeries under it's General Practice Service, and provides a supportive environment for GPs.