General Practitioner - Maternity

Littledown Surgery

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Job summary

Littledown Surgery are currently seeking a GP to join our supportive and friendly team on a fixed term basis, covering 5 sessions per week maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

5 session per week -with a mix of telephone and face-to-face consultations

Monday and Wednesday - all day

Thursday - AM

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to our patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. You will work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Daily responsibilities include:

  • Conducting patient consultations and examinations.
  • Diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions.
  • Prescribing medication and managing repeat prescriptions.
  • Referring patients to specialist services when necessary.
  • Providing preventive care and health education.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
  • Participating in clinical meetings.
  • Opportunity to take on additional sessions to cover annual leave and sickness.

Salary competitive

About us

Littledown Surgery is a small, friendly GP practice situated on the northern edge of Bournemouth. We are a compassionate practice with a family feel, and patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

We are part of the Bournemouth East Collaborative Network and work closely with an established team of healthcare professional such as GPs Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physios, Mental Health Practitioners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants.

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0860-25-0000

Job locations

Harewood Crescent

Bournemouth

BH7 7BU


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To see patients in accordance with the normal pattern of working at Littledown Surgery. To undertake home visits, face to face and telephone consultations, as well as a share of duty doctor days.

2. To record consultations and patient contacts in a timely and accurate manner on the clinical system - SystmOne

3. To regularly monitor results received electronically and act upon them as appropriate.

4. To read incoming mail relating to patients and act upon this in appropriate and timely manner.

5. To initiate referral letters in a timely and appropriate manner.

6. To deal with patient notes, messages and administrative matters as required.

7. To undertake reports, Cremation forms and other administrative duties, as required.

8. To process prescriptions daily, as required.

9. To liaise with members of the Practice team to ensure patient care and satisfactory administration of the Practice.

10. To undertake tasks related to QOF, and liaise as necessary with the Practice team in order to fulfil these tasks.

11. To attend Practice, Clinical, In-House training and administrative meetings wherever possible.

12. To undertake any reasonable task as necessary to the efficiency of running the Practice.

This list is not exhaustive, but covers the main tasks associated with the role of a Salaried GP.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To see patients in accordance with the normal pattern of working at Littledown Surgery. To undertake home visits, face to face and telephone consultations, as well as a share of duty doctor days.

2. To record consultations and patient contacts in a timely and accurate manner on the clinical system - SystmOne

3. To regularly monitor results received electronically and act upon them as appropriate.

4. To read incoming mail relating to patients and act upon this in appropriate and timely manner.

5. To initiate referral letters in a timely and appropriate manner.

6. To deal with patient notes, messages and administrative matters as required.

7. To undertake reports, Cremation forms and other administrative duties, as required.

8. To process prescriptions daily, as required.

9. To liaise with members of the Practice team to ensure patient care and satisfactory administration of the Practice.

10. To undertake tasks related to QOF, and liaise as necessary with the Practice team in order to fulfil these tasks.

11. To attend Practice, Clinical, In-House training and administrative meetings wherever possible.

12. To undertake any reasonable task as necessary to the efficiency of running the Practice.

This list is not exhaustive, but covers the main tasks associated with the role of a Salaried GP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Already qualified as a General Practitioner Registered GP with the GMC.
  • Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performers List.
  • Experience of working in Primary Care.
  • Ability to provide quality care.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

  • Basic IT skills.
  • Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Already qualified as a General Practitioner Registered GP with the GMC.
  • Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performers List.
  • Experience of working in Primary Care.
  • Ability to provide quality care.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

  • Basic IT skills.
  • Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system.

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

Littledown Surgery

Address

Harewood Crescent

Bournemouth

BH7 7BU


Employer's website

https://www.littledownsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Littledown Surgery

Address

Harewood Crescent

Bournemouth

BH7 7BU


Employer's website

https://www.littledownsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Fiona Francis

Fiona.Francis@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

01202705008

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0860-25-0000

Job locations

Harewood Crescent

Bournemouth

BH7 7BU


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