General Practitioners (GP) - Community Services in Hove

Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for two General Practitioners (GP) to join our forward-thinking and dynamic team within Central Brighton and Hove.The roleAs a GP, you will be part of a large and multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals, and your work will be firmly grounded in direct, compassionate care or clinical work with patients, families, and disadvantaged communities.Main duties of the jobAs a GP, your clinical responsibilities include conducting surgery and telephone consultations, managing queries, home visits, repeat prescriptions, and timely correspondence. You will make autonomous decisions for self-referred and referred patients, assess undiagnosed health concerns, screen for disease risks, provide counselling, and deliver health education. You will admit or discharge patients, refer to other care providers, and ensure consultation notes and data meet agreed standards. Responsibilities include issuing computer-generated prescriptions, adhering to the Practice prescribing formulary, and fulfilling duties expected of a GP in primary care.Organisational responsibilities involve participating in developing and delivering new services and care models, adhering to Practice policies (e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection), and committing to ongoing learning and evidence-based best practices. Additional duties include maintaining and developing patient records, summarising and Read-Coding data, and attending relevant training and events.This role requires a commitment to quality care, continuous improvement, and teamwork in a dynamic and supportive environment.About usAt WellBN, we are committed to transforming healthcare by putting creativity and community at the heart of our practice. Following the merger of two healthcare centres, we have become a diverse and innovative practice operating across three sites: With a patient population of 25,500, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to all, particularly focusing on disadvantaged populations. From hormone clinics to community outreach programs, we strive to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our patients.Depending on experience Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference numberA3216-26-0018Job locations18-19Western RoadHoveEast SussexBN3 1AEUnited KingdomBenfield Valley Healthcare HubOld Shoreham RoadPortsladeBrightonBN41 1XRUnited KingdomDoctors Surgery14 Burwash RoadHoveEast SussexBN3 8GQUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhat we would like you to doClinical Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:Hold surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self- referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessProvide counselling and health educationAdmit or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriateRecord clear consultation notes to agreed standardsCollect data for audit purposesComply and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand- written prescriptions whenever possible)Prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriateUndertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:Participate in the development and delivery of new services and new models for care in Primary CareAwareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safetyA commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practiceContribute to delivering of Enhanced ServicesContribute to the delivery of QOF/IIF and any other quality performance initiatives.Contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisationContribute to the development of computer-based patient recordsContribute to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient dataAttend training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.As a training hub, the organisation provides education and development opportunities for medical and non-medical students as well as qualified trainees. You will be expected to contribute actively to training and supervisory activities.Full training and support will be provided to ensure confidence and competence in these areas. Hold surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self- referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessProvide counselling and health educationAdmit or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriateRecord clear consultation notes to agreed standardsCollect data for audit purposesComply and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand- written prescriptions whenever possible)Prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriateUndertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:Participate in the development and delivery of new services and new models for care in Primary CareAwareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safetyA commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practiceContribute to delivering of Enhanced ServicesContribute to the delivery of QOF/IIF and any other quality performance initiatives.Contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisationContribute to the development of computer-based patient recordsContribute to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient dataAttend training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.As a training hub, the organisation provides education and development opportunities for medical and non-medical students as well as qualified trainees. You will be expected to contribute actively to training and supervisory activities.Full training and support will be provided to ensure confidence and competence in these areas.EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent.Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). EssentialSound understanding of current NHS policies and guidelines, including clinical governance.Awareness of safeguarding practices and policies.DesirableFamiliarity with local health services and community resources. EssentialCommitment to diversity and inclusion, aligned with the practices ethos.Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. EssentialCommitted to providing compassionate and high-quality care to all patients, including those from disadvantaged communities.Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute to new services and care models.EssentialProven experience working as a GP in a primary care setting.Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other quality performance initiatives.DesirablePrevious experience in delivering Enhanced Services or specialised clinics (e.g., hormone clinics, community outreach).Competent in using electronic patient record systems and clinical coding.EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent.Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). EssentialSound understanding of current NHS policies and guidelines, including clinical governance.Awareness of safeguarding practices and policies.DesirableFamiliarity with local health services and community resources. EssentialCommitment to diversity and inclusion, aligned with the practices ethos.Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. EssentialCommitted to providing compassionate and high-quality care to all patients, including those from disadvantaged communities.Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute to new services and care models.EssentialProven experience working as a GP in a primary care setting.Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other quality performance initiatives.DesirablePrevious experience in delivering Enhanced Services or specialised clinics (e.g., hormone clinics, community outreach).Competent in using electronic patient record systems and clinical coding.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWellBNAddress18-19Western RoadHoveEast SussexBN3 1AEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWellBNAddress18-19Western RoadHoveEast SussexBN3 1AEUnited KingdomEmployer's website