Salaried GP

Garstang Medical Practice

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Job summary

We are looking for a 5-8 session salaried GP to join our forward thinking, friendly training practice. We have a large, extremely supportive team with established mentoring in place. Our own daily visiting team consisting of ANPs, Paramedic and GP and daily lunchtime clinical meetings to facilitate MDT discussion and peer support, make us a fantastic team to work with!

Competitive salary, 6 weeks annual leave, up to 1 week study leave and protected CPD study time.

Start date from the beginning of July but we will wait for the right person.

Main duties of the job

15 minute appointments for all GPs. On-call rota with 2 GPs on call each morning and afternoon. Visit GP rota so no visits unless it is your turn on the rota, working alongside our visit team of ANPs and Paramedic. Role development and training encouraged and supported.

About us

Large, friendly, multi-disciplinary team includes 7 GP partners, 8 salaried GPs, 7 ANPs, 1 Paramedic, 1 First Contact Practitioner, 4 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician, 3 Phlebotomists, 2 HCAs, 1 Nurse Associate, 3 TR nurses, 3 CDM nurses and an extensive management, reception, admin, secretarial team of 40 staff. Dispensing practice with 20,500 patients and own on site hybrid dispensary/pharmacy. High level of patient access provided by our experienced skill mix of GPs, ANPs and Clinical Pharmacists. Pro-active in ICB and PCN.Purpose built modern premises which incorporate our community PHCT with whom we enjoy a close working relationship. Thriving rural market town close to the Fylde Coast, an hour's drive to the Lake District and Manchester with outstanding local schools.

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0856-24-0007

Job locations

Kepple Lane

Garstang

Preston

PR3 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Surgery start times can be flexible, but the post holder should normally be available between 8am and 6pm on each working day. Each surgery consists of 11 or 12 x 15 minute appointments.
  • You will take part in the duty doctor rota between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.30 pm. The duty doctor role is shared as a morning and afternoon role ie, you will not be on call all day and there are always two doctors on call.
  • The post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, queries, home visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, processing of patient results and correspondence in accordance with practice protocols.
  • To be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating and/or referring patients. To opportunistically complete the necessary checks and record appropriate data to support the practice in meeting the QOF, attaining nGMS contract quality points, attaining targets and any future targets etc.
  • To identify, assess and discuss patients problems or needs with the patients, relative/carers and other PHCT members and devise a management plan and monitor the outcome.
  • Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.
  • In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Surgery start times can be flexible, but the post holder should normally be available between 8am and 6pm on each working day. Each surgery consists of 11 or 12 x 15 minute appointments.
  • You will take part in the duty doctor rota between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.30 pm. The duty doctor role is shared as a morning and afternoon role ie, you will not be on call all day and there are always two doctors on call.
  • The post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, queries, home visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, processing of patient results and correspondence in accordance with practice protocols.
  • To be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating and/or referring patients. To opportunistically complete the necessary checks and record appropriate data to support the practice in meeting the QOF, attaining nGMS contract quality points, attaining targets and any future targets etc.
  • To identify, assess and discuss patients problems or needs with the patients, relative/carers and other PHCT members and devise a management plan and monitor the outcome.
  • Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.
  • In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCGP, GMC Registration, Currently on NHSE Performers List

Desirable

  • Minor Surgery, Joint Injections, Child Health Surveillance, Family Planning

Attributes

Essential

  • Commitment - hopefully long-term commitment to GMP
  • Positive attitude to change - trying new approaches, systems.
  • Great team player
  • Approachable and supportive to staff

Desirable

  • Ability to be flexible, with notice, if required eg, to cover occasional extra shift if needed.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCGP, GMC Registration, Currently on NHSE Performers List

Desirable

  • Minor Surgery, Joint Injections, Child Health Surveillance, Family Planning

Attributes

Essential

  • Commitment - hopefully long-term commitment to GMP
  • Positive attitude to change - trying new approaches, systems.
  • Great team player
  • Approachable and supportive to staff

Desirable

  • Ability to be flexible, with notice, if required eg, to cover occasional extra shift if needed.

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

Garstang Medical Practice

Address

Kepple Lane

Garstang

Preston

PR3 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.garstangmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Garstang Medical Practice

Address

Kepple Lane

Garstang

Preston

PR3 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.garstangmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Catherine Thornton

cthornton@nhs.net

01995607399

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0856-24-0007

Job locations

Kepple Lane

Garstang

Preston

PR3 1PB


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