Salaried GP in East Kilbride

The Station Practice is a high-achieving GMStraining practice based in Hastings, a vibrant seaside town. We serveapproximately 18,000 patients from a single site over two floors, located closeto the train station in The Station Plaza Health Centre.

Our team includes 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs,Mental Health Practice Nurse, Practice Nurses, Pharmacy Team, Physiotherapists,and a strong administrative and reception team.

We are an active member of the Hastings PCN and deliver a full range of enhanced services. We are a supportive anddemocratic team with a strong focus on development and wellbeing

Main duties of the job

The role includes clinical consultations(face-to-face and telephone), home visits, management of long-term conditions,prescribing in line with guidance, and handling administrative duties such asreferrals and documentation.

You will maintain accurate clinical records usingEMIS Web and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

About us

We are excited to offer a salaried GP vacancy. This is an excellentopportunity to join our practice.

We offer 4-8 sessions per week. The post includes NHS Pension Scheme enrolment.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if asuitable candidate is identified.

Job responsibilities

The Station PracticeSalaried General Practitioner (GP)

Location:

Employer: The Station Practice

Contract: Salaried hours and sessions to be agreed

Responsible to: GP Partners/Adminstratively to the Practice Manager

About The Station Practice

The Station Practice is an established NHS GP practice based at Station Plaza Health Centre in Hastings, East Sussex, serving a diverse patient population.

We are committed to providing safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality healthcare, with a strong focus on patient-centred care, reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes within our local community.

We have a supportive, multidisciplinary team comprising GP Partners, Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, FY2 doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Mental Health Practitioners and First Contact Physiotherapists.

As a GP Training Practice, we are committed to education, professional development and creating a positive learning environment for our clinical team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our team and contribute to the continued delivery and development of high-quality primary care services.

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive, safe and effective general medical services to registered patients, delivering high standards of clinical care in accordance with current NHS requirements, GMC guidance and practice policies.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, managing acute and chronic conditions, promoting preventative healthcare and supporting the ongoing development of clinical services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care and Patient Management

Provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services through face-to-face, telephone and appropriate digital consultations.

Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Undertake appropriate clinical examinations, investigations and referrals.

Support with Triage when required.

Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans.

Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with NICE guidance, local formularies and prescribing policies.

Manage patients with long-term conditions and complex healthcare needs.

Provide preventative healthcare, health promotion and lifestyle advice.

Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.

Support patients requiring palliative and end-of-life care.

Ensure appropriate follow-up, continuity of care and timely escalation of clinical concerns.

2. Clinical Governance and Quality

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive patient records.

Ensure clinical decisions, consultations, investigations and follow-up arrangements are appropriately documented.

Contribute to QOF, clinical audits, enhanced services and other relevant contractual requirements.

Participate in significant event reviews, clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Comply with CQC requirements, clinical governance standards and practice policies.

Identify and report clinical risks, incidents and patient safety concerns.

Promote a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.

3. Safeguarding and Patient Safety

Identify and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Work collaboratively with relevant safeguarding teams and external agencies.

Maintain appropriate safeguarding and mandatory training.

Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control procedures.

Escalate concerns relating to patient safety, neglect or abuse in accordance with practice policies.

4. Teamwork and Multidisciplinary Working

Work collaboratively with GP Partners, Salaried GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Maintain effective professional relationships and communication across the practice.

Participate in clinical and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Provide appropriate clinical advice and support to other healthcare professionals.

Work with the practice management team to support effective service delivery.

Contribute to integrated working with community services, secondary care and the Hastings and St Leonards Primary Care Network.

5. Teaching and Professional Development

Maintain continuing professional development, annual appraisal and GMC revalidation requirements.

Support the learning and development of GP Registrars, FY2 doctors and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

Contribute to clinical education and reflective learning within the practice.

Maintain professional competence and keep up to date with changes in clinical guidance and NHS requirements.

6. Professional and Administrative Responsibilities

Complete clinical correspondence, referrals, prescriptions and reports accurately and within agreed timescales.

Review and action pathology results and other clinical investigations appropriately.

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR and information governance requirements.

Use the practice clinical system and approved digital technologies effectively.

Comply with practice policies, procedures and NHS contractual obligations.

Work within professional competence and seek appropriate advice when required.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.

MRCGP or equivalent recognised GP qualification.

Appropriate medical indemnity arrangements.

Demonstrable experience in General Practice.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge of current NHS primary care requirements and clinical governance.

Essential Skills and Attributes

Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care.

Good organisational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage competing clinical priorities.

Commitment to accurate clinical documentation and patient safety.

A flexible, approachable and supportive attitude.

Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities.

Experience working within a GP Training Practice.

Experience supporting GP Registrars or medical students.

Knowledge of QOF, clinical audits and primary care contractual requirements.

Experience of clinical governance and quality improvement.

Experience of multidisciplinary and PCN working.

What We Offer

The opportunity to join an established and supportive multidisciplinary practice team.

A varied and interesting clinical workload.

Opportunities to work alongside a wide range of clinical professionals.

A supportive environment for professional development and continuing education.

Opportunities to contribute to service development and clinical improvement.

The opportunity to support GP training and the development of future clinicians.

A practice committed to delivering excellent patient care and improving health outcomes within the local community.

General Information

The postholder will be expected to comply with all relevant professional, statutory, NHS and practice requirements, including GMC Good Medical Practice, safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance, health and safety and infection prevention and control.

This job description outlines the principal duties of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may be reasonably amended following discussion to reflect changes in service requirements and the development of the practice.

The Station Practice is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience Criteria
• - Experience working within a General Practice or primary care setting.
• - Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• - Experience managing patients with complex healthcare needs and multiple long-term conditions.
• - Experience prescribing safely and effectively in accordance with clinical guidance.
• - Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• - Experience maintaining accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records.
• - Experience making appropriate clinical referrals and coordinating patient care.
• - Experience managing clinical risk and recognising safeguarding concerns.
• - Experience working within NHS clinical governance and patient safety frameworks.
• - Previous experience working as a Salaried GP or GP Partner within an NHS GP practice.
• - Experience working within a GP Training Practice.
• - Experience supporting GP Registrars, FY2 doctors or medical students.
• - Experience undertaking clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• - Experience contributing to QOF and enhanced service delivery.
• - Experience with CQC preparation and regulatory compliance.
• - Experience managing palliative and end-of-life care.
• - Experience working with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and community healthcare services.
• - Experience in chronic disease management clinics.
• - Experience of service development and implementing clinical improvements.
• - Experience contributing to clinical leadership and supporting colleagues.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications and Professional Registration
• Full and current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), with a licence to practise.
• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP), or an equivalent recognised GP qualification.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• Completion of an approved GP Specialty Training Programme (or equivalent recognised training).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, or equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
• Appropriate medical indemnity cover for the scope of practice.
• Evidence of satisfactory annual appraisal and compliance with GMC revalidation requirements.
• Current safeguarding training appropriate to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• Qualifications and Professional Development
• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to General Practice or primary care.
• Evidence of additional clinical training or specialist interests.
• GP Trainer, Educational Supervisor or Clinical Supervisor accreditation.
• Additional qualifications in areas such as minor surgery, family planning, women's health or chronic disease management.
• Clinical Experience
• Previous experience working as a Salaried GP or GP Partner within an NHS General Practice.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Experience managing patients with complex and multiple long-term conditions.
• Experience of clinical audit, significant event analysis and quality improvement projects.
• Experience of managing patients with complex safeguarding needs.
• Experience of palliative and end-of-life care.
• Experience supporting the delivery of QOF, enhanced services and other primary care contractual requirements.
• Teaching and Training
• Experience supporting GP Registrars, FY2 doctors, medical students or other healthcare professionals.
• An interest in clinical education, supervision and supporting professional development.
• Experience contributing to a learning and development culture within a GP Training Practice.
• Clinical Governance and Service Development
• Experience of CQC preparation, clinical governance and regulatory compliance within primary care.
• Knowledge of NHS contractual frameworks and current primary care developments.
• Experience contributing to the development and implementation of clinical policies, protocols and procedures.
• Experience working collaboratively with Primary Care Networks (PCNs), community services and secondary care providers.
• An interest in service development, innovation and improving patient access and outcomes.
• Personal Attributes
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a proactive approach to clinical service delivery.
• Ability to support and motivate colleagues and contribute positively to team development.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.
• An interest in developing a clinical specialism or taking on additional clinical leadership responsibilities within the practice.
• A positive approach to change and the evolving demands of NHS primary care.

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.