General Practitioner in London

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a General Practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care while enjoying continuity with their own patient list.

The role is based at St James Practice, a general practice in Beckenham, Bromley, providing NHS primary care services to over 7,000 patients.

The practice is a training site with one GP registrar and occasional medical students.

The practice team consists of 4 GP Partners, 1 salaried GP, 1 GP Retainer, and 2 Practice Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Hold and manage an agreed patient list in conjunction with the Partners.
• Provide routine and urgent GP consultations, both face-to-face and by telephone where clinically appropriate.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately, arrange investigations, and make referrals when required.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Apply effective clinical decision-making, including appropriate safety-netting and follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and practice development activities.
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• The provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract.
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
• Effective management of long-term conditions.
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
• Duty doctor on a rotational basis.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.
• Promote collaborative working by liaising regularly with all staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Take part in clinical audits.
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate patient care while contributing positively to the ongoing development of the practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
• Valid medical indemnity appropriate for General Practice.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience working within UK General Practice.
• Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Understanding of NHS General Practice, clinical governance, and patient safety.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary team working and integrated care.
• Experience working in duty doctor or urgent care clinics.
• Previous experience as a Salaried GP in UK General Practice.
• Familiarity with EMIS Web.
• Interest in service development, quality improvement, or developing specialist clinical areas.
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