Job summary
Bewicke Medical Centre are looking for an
enthusiastic and committed salaried GP with the view of becoming a GP Partner.
We are an innovative training Practice team. We are ideally looking for a 4-6-session
with some variation around this for the right candidate.
We are a busy and diverse Practice based in
Wallsend, Tyne and Wear but do make sure our team are well supported and have a
balanced and varied schedule. We have an appointment system which includes
clinical assessment to help prioritise needs of patients With a Duty Doctor
daily cover with is aimed at urgent acute on the day appointments when we have
used all the appointments. We have a number of ways to help alleviate pressures
of clinical administration workload, with the support of two medical secretaries
and a data management team to support with admin tasks. At Bewicke Medical
Centre we have a fantastic team that works well together, comprising of 3 GP
partners and four salaried GP's that collaborates to solve problems and is
incredibly supportive. We are proud of the loyalty of the team and how they
look after each other and have fun whilst working hard to look after our
patients. It really is worth coming to visit to see for yourself.
Main duties of the job
- Established patient list with a manageable workload, and great support from a large multi-disciplinary clinical team
- Offering 4-6 Salaried sessions, with a view to a Partnership if desired.
- Highly organised practice with a well-staffed team of clinical and clerical staff, who hold regular clinical meetings, and actively involved in Wallsend Primary Care Network , we encourage the pursuit of specialist clinical interests to help benefit the needs of the practice patients.
- Successful GP training practice, with 3rd, 5th year medical students and GP Registrars
- List size of approx 9375 patients
- Good CQC rating practice.
About us
At Bewicke Medical Centre
we have a fantastic team that works well together, comprising of 3 GP partners
and 4 salaried GP's and 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners that collaborates to solve problems and is incredibly
supportive. We are proud of the loyalty of the team and how they look after
each other and have fun whilst working hard to look after our patients. We have a great team of receptionists, administrators ,including a data management team and care navigators all working to provide an excellent service. We have a LTC Lead Nurse Manager and 3 practice nurses , 2 healthcare assistants and 1 Nurse Associate. There are 2 medical secretaries that support all of the GP. Some of our GP's specialise in Dermatology, Minor Surgery, Women's Health and much more. We also have a dedicated Pharmacy team consisting of 2 pharmacists, prescription clerk and pharmacy technician, as well as a PCN pharmacist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct patient consultations and physical examinations
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Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses
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Prescribe medications and provide treatment plans
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Refer patients to specialists when necessary
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
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Provide preventive care and health education
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Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and administrative staff
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Participate in ongoing professional development and training
Carry out audits and take an active involvement in driving the practice forward introducing new ideas and ways of working.
With a view of becoming a partner.
Have experience in teaching, mentoring, or be a GP trainer
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
-
Conduct patient consultations and physical examinations
-
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses
-
Prescribe medications and provide treatment plans
-
Refer patients to specialists when necessary
-
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
-
Provide preventive care and health education
-
Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and administrative staff
-
Participate in ongoing professional development and training
Carry out audits and take an active involvement in driving the practice forward introducing new ideas and ways of working.
With a view of becoming a partner.
Have experience in teaching, mentoring, or be a GP trainer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Full registration with the relevant medical board (e.g., GMC in the UK)
- Completion of GP training and certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to patient-centered care
- Good time management is essential
- Conduct consultations for acute, chronic, and preventative care
- Manage a wide variety of medical conditions across all age groups
- Provide telephone and online consultations where appropriate
- Issue prescriptions, order investigations, and follow up on results
- Refer patients to secondary or specialist services as needed
- Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and continuing professional development
- Work collaboratively with practice nurses, receptionists, and other healthcare professionals
- Contribute to the running and development of the practice
- Requirements:
- GMC registration and inclusion on the GP register
- Completion of GP training and CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Excellent communication, clinical, and organisational skills
- A patient-first approach and commitment to holistic care
- Desirable:
- Experience using EMIS Web
- Interest in a clinical specialty (e.g., minor surgery, mental health, diabetes)
- Willingness to take on partnership or leadership responsibilities over time
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Full registration with the relevant medical board (e.g., GMC in the UK)
- Completion of GP training and certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to patient-centered care
- Good time management is essential
- Conduct consultations for acute, chronic, and preventative care
- Manage a wide variety of medical conditions across all age groups
- Provide telephone and online consultations where appropriate
- Issue prescriptions, order investigations, and follow up on results
- Refer patients to secondary or specialist services as needed
- Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and continuing professional development
- Work collaboratively with practice nurses, receptionists, and other healthcare professionals
- Contribute to the running and development of the practice
- Requirements:
- GMC registration and inclusion on the GP register
- Completion of GP training and CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Excellent communication, clinical, and organisational skills
- A patient-first approach and commitment to holistic care
- Desirable:
- Experience using EMIS Web
- Interest in a clinical specialty (e.g., minor surgery, mental health, diabetes)
- Willingness to take on partnership or leadership responsibilities over time
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems
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).
