We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic GPto join our team at Combe Coastal Practice in beautiful North Devon, situatedin an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in one of the only UK World SurfingReserves with 2 National Parks located on its doorstep.
Main duties of the job
To provide high-quality, safe and effective general medicalservices to the practice population, working as part of a multidisciplinaryteam. The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of primary medicalservices, clinical governance, and service development. There is a clearintention to support the successful candidate towards afuture partnershipopportunity, subject to mutual agreement, business need and performance.
About us
Combe Coastal Practice is one the largest Practicesin North Devon with a list size of approx 18,000 patients. Nestled between the sandy surfing beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde, and the rugged cliffs of Exmoor, we are perfectly situated for those looking for an amazing outdoors lifestyle whilst also delivering high quality patient care. Our clinical team comprises of Partners and Salaried GPs, a large nursing & patient coordinator team, and anever-expanding team of multidisciplinary professionals via the PCN ARRSscheme including Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, FCPs, O/T's and Health & Wellbeing Team. Patient care is delivered from our mainsurgery in the harbour town of Ilfracombe and 2 branch surgeries in the coastalvillages of Woolacombe and Combe Martin. Visa sponsorship is available for potential applicants if required
Job responsibilities
We are offering 6-8 sessions for a Partner or a Salaried GP with a view to Partnership.
Key strengths of our practice include:
Close working relationships within our North Devon Coastal PCN
Individual patient lists to facilitate good continuity of care.
High patient satisfaction scores
Dedicated urgent care, chronic disease management, womens health, minor surgery, pharmacy, first contact physio, and health & wellbeing teams.
Outreach clinic for the homeless/vulnerably housed in Ilfracombe.
Monthly mentor support for all new GPs to the practice if required
GP Training Practice with 3 established trainers
Placements for other learners such as student nurses and medical students
Internal educational learning programme throughout the year
Sabbaticals for Partners 3 yearly
Salaried GP would be list holding and includes generous leave and CPD time, adjusted appointments and additional indemnity included as part of the package
SystmOne clinical software with online patient services
Supportive community teams
Active member of the wider North Devon Health system
PMS Contract Practice
Additional Mind The Gap indemnity Scheme paid for salaried GPs.
Signatory to the Green Impact for Health scheme including 2 practice ebikes for home visits!
Real Living Wage employer
Visa sponsorship is available for potential applicants if required
We would love to hear from you if you may be interested in joining our team.
Job Description
1) Clinical responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary medical care to registered patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and referral as appropriate.
- Undertake a mix of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations in line with the agreed job plan.
- Provide home visits when clinically appropriate and in line with our duty/visiting model.
- Manage acute presentations and contribute to same-day demand management according to practice and Urgent Care Team
- Provide ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions, including medication reviews and evidence-based management.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and correspondence in line with NHS and GMC requirements.
2) Administrative and professional responsibilities
- Complete clinical administration arising from consultations in a timely manner (e.g. results, referrals, letters, tasks), in line with the agreed job plan.
- Participate in practice meetings, clinical meetings and multidisciplinary discussions as required.
- Contribute to the practices clinical governance activity, including audits, significant event reviews and learning from incidents/complaints.
- Support the training and development of the wider team where appropriate (e.g. medical students, GP trainees, ARRS staff), subject to experience and job plan.
3) Quality, safety and governance
- Work within practice policies and procedures, including safeguarding, infection prevention and control, information governance and prescribing policies.
- Contribute to maintaining standards required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
4) Teamworking and communication
- Work collaboratively with GP colleagues, nursing team, practice management and the wider PCN multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, including shared decision-making and safety-netting.
- Support a culture of mutual respect, continuous improvement and safe workload management.
5) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and appraisal
- Maintain GMC registration, revalidation and annual appraisal requirements.
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Person Specification
Experience
- -Experience in quality improvement, teaching/training
- -Interest in practice development and longer-term commitment (including potential partnership)
Qualifications
- -Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
Additional information
- -Evidence of up-to-date clinical practice and commitment to high standards of patient care.
- -Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- -Good communication skills and commitment to patient-centred care.
- -Commitment to clinical governance, appraisal and CPD
- The practice is open to exploring partnership with the successful candidate, subject to:
- - Mutual agreement
- - Demonstrated clinical performance, professionalism and team fit
- - Engagement with practice development and governance
- - Agreement of partnership terms
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.
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GP Partner in Ilfracombe employer: Combe Coastal Practice
Combe Coastal Practice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in the picturesque setting of North Devon. With a strong focus on professional development, our Lead Practice Nurse will benefit from ongoing training opportunities while playing a pivotal role in enhancing patient care and safety within a busy teaching practice. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values quality improvement and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
