Salaried GP - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) in St Leonards

Salaried GP - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

We care for around 26,000 patients across St Leonards-on-Sea and Hastings. Youll work a structured clinical day with protected breaks, catch-up slots and dedicated admin time, supported by regular clinical supervision and a friendly MDT.

Main duties of the job

Your week at a glance

15-minute appointments

No on-call; home visits: Low

Protected CPD: 10 percent of weekly hours plus 5 days study leave pro rata

Indemnity included

System: EMIS Web

Admin support: Dedicated document/admin team

What you'll do Patient-facing

Provide comprehensive, patient-centred GP care across acute, chronic and preventive needs

Consult in person or by telephone

Participate in clinical decision-making, triage, and referrals

Engage in quality improvement and clinical governance activities as part of our team ethos

Home visits as required

Care or Nursing home ward rounds with support from Enhanced Care Team

What you'll do Non-patient-facing

Clinical admin & governance: results handling, correspondence, documentation, audit, QI, and practice meetings.

Specialist area time: develop a focus aligned to service needs.

About us

Package & support

Workload clarity: structured day with protected daily break, catch-ups and admin time.

Development: regular clinical supervision, appraisal and study time; inclusive employer with strong safeguarding culture.

Benefits: pounds per session (DOE) plus NHS pension; annual leave: 6 weeks plus 1 week study (pro-rata); indemnity fees paid.

Possibility of a permanent post at the end of the fixed term

What you'll bring

Full, unrestricted GMC (GP Register) + on the English National Performers List; strong communication and team ethos.

A passion for healthcare and evidence-based, person-centred care.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early

Job responsibilities

As a Salaried GP you will be expected to undertake all the normalduties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.You will be responsible for face to face and telephone consultations withpatients presenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same dayrequests for treatment and chronic disease management. You will provide carefor the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment,diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You may also be required tocomplete home visits.

You will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care,including assessment and diagnostic skills. You will need to prioritise andtriage the needs of the patients accordingly making any necessary referrals forinvestigations in the appropriate manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCGP preferred for those completing their GP training before August 2007

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of clinical governance




• Able to work under pressure and within an ever-changing environment




• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers




• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team




• Good organisational skills




• Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing




• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity




• Manage and prioritise multiple tasks




• Work confidently and accurately with data and information to present an accurate picture of analysis




• Use a methodical working approach and meet deadlines




• Be able to work under pressure and have clear systems/strategies in order to prioritise workload




• Knowledge of EMIS

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.