Six-month locum GP post covering a period of leave at Faversham Medical Practice, part of Faversham Medical Group, running from March to August 2027. The salaried GP manages a caseload across surgery and telephone consultations, home visits and repeat prescribing in primary care. It is based across two purpose-built sites with an on-site Urgent Treatment Centre and an active training practice, and offers up to eight sessions or a job share of three to five. A driving licence and access to a car on working days are essential.
What the job involves
- Managing a caseload across a wide range of primary care health needs, to the highest standards of care
- Surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, and checking and signing repeat prescriptions
- Making autonomous clinical decisions on problems that are self-referred or referred by other staff
- Assessing undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, and screening for disease risk and early illness
- Developing care plans with patients, and providing counselling and health education
- Admitting and discharging patients to and from the caseload, and referring to other providers
- Issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, prescribing to the practice formulary where appropriate
- Keeping clear, timely consultation notes, paperwork and correspondence, and contributing to audit and record summaries
- Leading on health and safety and infection control, including sharps, specimens, PPE and training others
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and keeping safeguarding training up to date
- Following practice policies, including confidentiality and data protection, and treating patients with dignity
- Taking part in training, annual performance review, and team communication and quality work
Qualifications
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- GMC registration as a GP
- On the Performers List
Experience
- Experience of partnership working, including building relationships and networking
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication with a diverse range of people
- Prioritising own work and directing the activities of others
- Working under pressure
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Problem solving and responding to sudden unexpected demands
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence and access to a car on working days
Other
- Positive attitude
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Team and corporate working
- Innovative and adaptable approach to work
- Working in a frequently changing environment
- Accepting constructive criticism and respecting others' views
Nice to have
- Course and experience in minor surgery
- Experience in emergency medicine or urgent care
- Member of the RCGP
- Specialism in a field relevant to primary care
- Leadership skills and experience of managing and motivating others
- Understanding of EMIS and effective use of ICT
- Active or recent clinical practice
- Understanding of current healthcare policy and its implications
What’s offered
- Daily catch-up for chat and clinical discussion
- On-site X-ray facilities at Faversham Medical Practice
- Working in an active training practice with registrars, medical students and advanced care practitioners
- Involvement in non-core services such as minor surgery, joint injections and LARC fitting
- Optional weekend shifts
- Leave may be taken during the period, subject to staffing needs
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Locum GP employer: Faversham Medical Practice
Faversham Medical Practice and Urgent Treatment Centre is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment in the picturesque town of Faversham. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on teamwork, employees benefit from opportunities for growth while providing vital healthcare services in a community-oriented setting. The practice's flexible working hours and emphasis on maintaining high standards of care make it an ideal place for dedicated healthcare professionals seeking meaningful employment.
Contact Details:
Faversham Medical Practice Recruitment Team
