Salaried GP in Kingskerswell

Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Health Centre is seeking to recruit a patient-centred GP to join their team for 4 clinical sessions a week. The practice is a successful and well-regarded GP training and dispensing medical practice in South Devon with a list size of 12,200. We have been rated outstanding by CQC and rank amongst the highest nationally in our patient survey results. The practice has an excellent reputation for clinical outcomes and delivering quality patient-centred services. We are a training practice with a culture of personal development and education.

The practice team is a friendly dynamic workforce of professional management and clinical staff with excellent admin support. The practice has a proactive staff wellbeing ethos. The Health Centre is part of the Newton West Primary Care Network (PCN) and plays an active role within the PCN. We operate from two purpose-built premises, which also accommodate a pharmacy and a dispensary.

Sessional rate is £12,139 pa with an opportunity to work additional hours at an enhanced rate. We provide protected study leave, dedicated time for team meetings, internal CPD, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement projects.

T&Cs: NHS pension scheme, professional and private indemnity covered by the practice and recognition of years of service in the NHS. The practice uses TPPP SystmOne clinical system.

Main duties of the job:

• To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner.
• Undertake a range of clinical duties including face-to-face consultations, telephone consultations, home visits where appropriate, checking and signing prescriptions, and managing associated clinical queries, paperwork and correspondence.
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness and intervene appropriately in line with current guidance.
• Manage patient care appropriately.
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
• Participate in the practice’s triage system prioritisation, and management of urgent patient enquiries.
• Fully engage with all aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Local Enhanced Services (LES).
• Undertake medical reports, assessments, and examinations.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working hours to support extended opening times, additional clinical sessions, or Extended Access (EA) working patterns may be agreed in advance in line with the practice timetable and contractual arrangements.

About us: Kingskerswell and Ipplepen Medical Practice is a well-established, friendly, and forward-thinking practice serving the local communities of Kingskerswell and Ipplepen. We are a CQC outstanding practice, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development. In addition, we are a research active practice. We are now seeking an experienced, dedicated, and compassionate Salaried GP to join our dynamic clinical team.

Please arrange to pop in for an informal chat with us and meet the team.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Flexible working hours (full-time or part-time options available)
• 5 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays (on a pro rata basis) and rising with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme with matched contributions
• Free on-site parking
• Blue light discount
• Christmas Party
• Summer party/barbecue
• Staff wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Job responsibilities: A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team. The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Medical Practice and be an integral part of the general practice team.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPT GPC
• Certificate of Completion of Training CCT
• Full GMC registration
• Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience:

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of providing home visits
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
• Excellent communication skills written and oral including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

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.

Employer details:

Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Medical Practice
School Road
Kingskerswell
Devon
TQ12 5DJ

Employer's website: https://kkipp.gpsurgery.net