General Practitioner

We are looking for applicants who are able to undertake 4 sessions at our Ernesettle branch. Our aim is to operate an efficient traditional GP model, providing efficient and effective direct patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Salaried GP is integral to providing primary healthcare services and ensuring the well-being of the patients across all demographics. This role involves delivering a full range of medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, to patients of all ages, managing both acute and chronic conditions. The position requires a collaborative approach to healthcare, working alongside a team of healthcare professionals to facilitate effective treatment outcomes and high standards of patient care. In addition to clinical duties, the Salaried GP will actively participate in the improvement of medical services within the practice, contributing to practice management and decision-making processes. This role is pivotal in maintaining high clinical standards and patient satisfaction and requires staying updated with medical practices and guidelines that govern general practice.

As a surgery, we are also open to recruiting GP trainers as we look to expand our team across the sites. In tandem with this, we are also open to the recruitment of newly qualified GPs.

About us

Recently acquired by the Fuller and Forbes partnership, Mayflower Medical Group is a collection of 5 GP Surgeries based across Plymouth. Our surgeries provide healthcare to 35,000 patients at the following locations: Stirling Road, Ernesettle, Trelawny, Mannamead and Mount Gould. As a group, our vision is to enable patients to live longer and healthier lives that are full, active and meaningful. We aim to do this by developing a sustainable primary healthcare service. Our service is undertaken by our vast multidisciplinary team of GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics and Nursing teams, as well as our PCN staff.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities:
• Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive medical care to patients, including consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, initiate referrals to specialist services as necessary.
• Chronic Disease Management: Oversee the management of complex chronic diseases using patient-centred, structured approaches. Utilise the latest clinical guidelines to ensure effective management of complex conditions.
• Acute Medical Care: Provide urgent care for acute medical conditions and make decisions regarding the need for emergency hospital admission.
• Preventative Medicine: Implement strategies aimed at disease prevention and health promotion within the practice population.
• Home visiting: Undertake home visits including triage of visits as and when required.
• Administrative Tasks:
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all patients, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to GDPR and other relevant legislation.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement programs that include audits, patient surveys, and reviews of services to enhance clinical outcomes.
• Meeting Participation: Engage in regular multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on patient care, practice development, and clinical governance.
• Educational Activities:
• Training & Supervision: Provide guidance, teaching, and supervision to junior doctors, medical students, and practice staff to promote continuous professional development within the practice.
• Continued Professional Development: Maintain and enhance medical skills and knowledge through ongoing CPD and training.
• Communication:
• Patient Communication: Employ excellent communication skills to explain diagnoses, management plans, and therapeutic procedures to patients.
• Collaborative Healthcare Delivery: Work closely with healthcare professionals within the practice and the wider medical community to provide seamless and integrated care for patients.
• Leadership and Management:
• Team Involvement: Contribute to the practice's management by offering insights and expertise in the development of practice policies and protocols.
• Service Development: Assist in the development and implementation of new services within the practice to improve patient care and clinical efficiency.

Miscellaneous: The Practice recognises that the role of a General Practitioner is wide and varied and is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.

Person Specification

• Personal Qualities
• Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively explaining complex information to patients and collaborating with colleagues.
• Desirable: Strong organisational and time-management skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
• Specialist Knowledge
• Desirable: Additional qualifications in specific areas of interest such as diabetes care, dermatology, or women's health, which enhance the practice's service offerings.
• IT Proficiency
• Essential: Competence in using SystmOne, essential for patient record management and data analysis.
• Clinical Competence
• Essential: Proficiency in all areas of general practice, including patient consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Expertise in managing both acute and chronic conditions, with a comprehensive approach to patient care.
• Qualifications
• Essential: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). Completion of a full course of training in general practice (CCT) or equivalent recognised by the GMC.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Essential: Knowledge of current NHS practices, guidelines, and legal regulations affecting general practice.
• Experience
• Desirable: Experience in a primary care environment within the NHS, showing a track record of effective patient care and teamwork.

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.

For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address: Ernesettle Medical Centre, 21 Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, PL5 2ST, United Kingdom