Salaried GP in North East

We can offer you:

• A supportive and friendly team in which to work and develop your career
• 8.30am start
• On call required as part of the role
• Dedicated admin time in each session
• 15-minute appointments
• 12 patients per session
• Weekly team meetings
• MDDUS membership paid
• Sessional rate £10.5k
• 6 session GP required

Main duties of the job:

The post-holder will be expected to undertake all of the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in primary care. In accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make themselves available, as agreed, to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, resolving medication queries, and completion of paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. The post-holder will ensure the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

About us:

We have a well-established partnership with 8 GP partners working alongside 6 salaried GPs, 5 Nurse Practitioners (who also do home visits) and a full nursing and support team. We are in the process of expanding our in-house pharmacy team. We have PCN ARRS roles including social prescribers, mental health workers and physios. We teach medical students and F2 doctors and are a training practice. We have developed GPSI services in dermatology, minor surgery and ENT and run these services from our Cestria practice.

Job responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties and responsibilities typical of working in Primary Care. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).

Person Specification:

Experience:

• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development.
• Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to listen actively to patients in a non-judgmental manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
• Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress.
• Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols, and patient specific directives.
• Ability to develop and deliver evidence-based care.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands.
• Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
• A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
• Progressive and forward-thinking attitude.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full registration with GMC
• Certification of Completion of Training
• Inclusion on Performers List

Desirable:

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population.
• Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing Primary Care.
• Experience of supporting service changes.
• Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives.

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.

Employer details:

Employer name: Coxhoe Medical Practice

Address: Coxhoe Medical Practice, 1 Lansdowne Road, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4DH, United Kingdom