GP Partner

Job summary GP Partner We would like to welcome a new Partner to our team at Rush Hill and Weston Surgery. We are forward-thinking, committed to high quality patient care and would like to support and nurture a new enthusiastic colleague. Main duties of the job GP Partner We are looking for someone who loves being a GP and who wants to provide excellent clinical care to our patients. The role will be split between our Rush Hill Surgery site & our Weston Surgery site in Combe Park, Bath We are looking for a conscientious, reliable & flexible person to join our strongly valued team. About us We are a GP practice looking for a new partner, due to upcoming retirement 9200 patients across 2 sites. A purpose-built premises at Rush Hill site on the south side of Bath and Weston site, a converted Georgian house 2 miles away, opposite the Royal United Hospital. We are a friendly and democratic practice, that values good work-life balance. Robust nursing team consisting of 3 practice nurses, 3 HCAs and a phlebotomist, led by our senior nurse practitioner. Experienced diabetic nurse and respiratory nurse. Strong working relations with our PCN https://minervapcn.nhs.uk/ ARRS staff include a pharmacy team shared across the PCN, a social prescriber, paramedic home visiting team, two multi-skilled care coordinators and a GPA. PMS practice with high QoF achievement Moving across to total triage system later this year We would be happy to support doctors who want to pursue further clinical or non-clinical interests. We have traditionally been a training practice, but the Educational Supervisor will be retiring, so there is a role for this if interested. To arrange an informal practice visit, or to talk with one of the current practice partners, please contact our practice manager, Mrs Helen Harris on helen.harris1@nhs.net Date posted 29 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A4434-25-0000 Job locations 20 Rush Hill Bath BA2 2QH Weston Surgery 36 Combe Park Bath BA1 3NR Job description Job responsibilities Job summary: Clinical responsibilities: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible). Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. Assist with the supervision of registrars. In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Involved in the business side of the practice / partnership Job description Job responsibilities Job summary: Clinical responsibilities: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible). Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. Assist with the supervision of registrars. In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Involved in the business side of the practice / partnership Person Specification Experience Essential Excellent communication skills ( verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure. Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork. Clinical Governance. Work with partners and practice team towards the delivery of QoF targets and other practice objectives/targets. Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork. Desirable Experience of TPP SystmOne. Experience of Accrx. Experience of EPS prescribing. Adaptability to change. Service Development. Experience or willingness to support GP Registrars in their daily surgeries. Self-audit and reflection qualities and abilities Essential Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. Ability to work flexibly. Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately. Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies. Caring with the ability to listen and empathise. Honest, good humoured and ability to display integrity at all times. Desirable Ability to input to practice development requirements A demonstrable commitment to professional development. Adaptability to change other Essential Knowledge of current guidelines. Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care. Commitment to continuity of care Patient empowerment. Patient advocate UK driving licence and car owner. UK work permit (if required). MPS/MDU/MDDUS membership Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP, eligible to practice in the UK with GMC registration & on the Medical Performers List. Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate). Evidence of continued professional development. Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Desirable MRCGP. Sexual health services e.g. contraception implants, IUDs. Person Specification Experience Essential Excellent communication skills ( verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure. Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork. Clinical Governance. Work with partners and practice team towards the delivery of QoF targets and other practice objectives/targets. Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork. Desirable Experience of TPP SystmOne. Experience of Accrx. Experience of EPS prescribing. Adaptability to change. Service Development. Experience or willingness to support GP Registrars in their daily surgeries. Self-audit and reflection qualities and abilities Essential Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. Ability to work flexibly. Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately. Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies. Caring with the ability to listen and empathise. Honest, good humoured and ability to display integrity at all times. Desirable Ability to input to practice development requirements A demonstrable commitment to professional development. Adaptability to change other Essential Knowledge of current guidelines. Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care. Commitment to continuity of care Patient empowerment. Patient advocate UK driving licence and car owner. UK work permit (if required). MPS/MDU/MDDUS membership Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP, eligible to practice in the UK with GMC registration & on the Medical Performers List. Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate). Evidence of continued professional development. Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Desirable MRCGP. Sexual health services e.g. contraception implants, IUDs. 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Rush Hill & Weston Surgery Address 20 Rush Hill Bath BA2 2QH Employer\’s website https://www.rushhillandwestonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Rush Hill & Weston Surgery Address 20 Rush Hill Bath BA2 2QH Employer\’s website https://www.rushhillandwestonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr