6 Month Fixed Term Salaried GP (3-4 sessions) Cam in Dursley

Fixed Term Salaried GP Opportunity in Semi-Rural Gloucestershire for 3-4 sessions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, forward-thinking semi-rural Gloucestershire practice.

Main duties of the job

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive practice culture with monthly scheduled Multidisciplinary Team meetings and protected learning time
• Semi-rural location with excellent quality of life
• Stable and experienced clinical team
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional wellbeing

About us

Our well-established practice serves approximately 11,000 patients within a welcoming community setting. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment. Our clinical team currently includes:

• 4 GP Partners
• 7 Salaried GPs
• Experienced nursing, administrative, and allied healthcare professional teams

We are a stable and progressive practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuity of care, and professional development.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• 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, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We welcome applications from motivated and compassionate GPs who hold GMC registration and are included on the NHS Performers List
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Have excellent communication and clinical skills
• Share our commitment to high-quality patient care

Desirable

Interests

• We would particularly welcome candidates with an interest in Postgraduate training and education
• Minor surgery

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.