Salaried GP in Evesham

We are looking to employ a Salaried GP working between 6-8 sessions. If you are looking to work alongside a strong, professional and very supportive team, where we put people at the heart of all we do, both patients and colleagues this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

Whether consulting face to face or over the telephone, you will be diagnosing and treating a wide range of chronic and acute illnesses as well as assisting in the management of long term conditions. Soft skills are important too, we are looking for a caring, compassionate GP who is patient and friendly.

About us

Located in the semi rural market town of Evesham in the West Midlands, just outside the Cotswolds, you could not ask for a more beautiful setting. We have a long established and professional team at all levels, working well and supporting each other. We have a diverse range of patients and no two days are the same. We enjoy a good relationship with all the local Practices and are part of the Vale of Evesham Primary Care Network.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering the full range of primary care services as part of the Practice, whilst striving at all times to ensure excellent patient care for our diverse patient population.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including but not limited to surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients in their homes where necessary, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, and dealing with queries, paperwork and any correspondence in a timely manner.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other health care workers from within the Practice.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Participate in audit work as required.
• Report any significant events to the management team.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE PRACTICE

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines including but not limited to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified GP eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Knowledge of the NHS and commitment to continuing professional development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with EMIS and Docman.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to help out where necessary.

Experience

• Experience in working in Primary Care settings and willingness to work toward QOF and other targets.
• Willingness to develop or specialise in a specific 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.