Job summary
# STRICTLY NO AGENCIES #
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic GP to
work 4-8 sessions per week in our friendly town-based surgery in Horsham, West
Sussex.
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced GP we
would like to invite you to apply to the practice. If you would like an
informal tour with the Practice Manager, or chat with one of the partners,
please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
Our patient demographic is mixed but weighted to working age
patients leading to an interesting chronic disease workload and screening
activity. We have a highly organised and skilled administration team who
effectively signpost patients to other services and have an embedded workflow
management system to reduce the administrative burden on GPs.
About us
Horsham is situated within easy reach of Gatwick and London,
making it an ideal place to live and work. We are a mere 12-minute walk from
Horsham Train Station, and right next door to Horsham Park; 60 acres of green
space with educational & sensory gardens, tennis courts, skate park,
orienteering & a cafe. Perfect for a lunch break away from the desk.
- Two established GP Partners
- Eight Salaried GPs
- Member of
Horsham Collaborative Primary Care Network and the wider Horsham Neighbourhood
- CQC rated
Good with consistently high QOF achievement
- Training
practice with a strong emphasis on development and learning
- SystmOne
clinical system and SystmConnect Total Triage
- Surgery Intellect AVT scribe for consultations
- Innovative
team culture and a forward thinking practice
- Support
from experienced ARRS PCN staff
- Lovely working environment including dedicated coffee times for clinical staff
- Free
on-site parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sessions will include patient contact appointments, share of
visits (where the Paramedic is unable to attend), administration (referrals,
letters, blood results enquiries and any other documentation as required by and
expected of a General Practitioner.
- The session duration will average 4 hours 10 minutes. Full
time is equivalent to 8 sessions.
- Morning clinics commence at 08:30 and conclude at 11:30.
- Afternoon clinics commence at 15:00 and conclude at 17:30.
- Morning and afternoon sessions are usually between 9 to 15
appointments each, plus home visits.
- Home visits are driven by demand and a fair share
distribution of up to 2 per day.
- Face to face appointments are 15 minutes in duration.
- Telephone appointments are 10 minutes in duration.
- You will be expected to do one Triage GP session per week.
- When Triage GP, afternoon clinics will conclude at 18:30.
- Extra Triage GP sessions may be requested to cover leave
requirements. We aim to give a minimum of two weeks notice where possible.
- You will have a named patient list.
- The list will be calculated on a pro rata basis relating to
the number of weekly sessions worked.
- You will be expected to attend clinical and organisational
meetings when required, plus attendance of in-house and external training
provided by the PCN and ICB.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sessions will include patient contact appointments, share of
visits (where the Paramedic is unable to attend), administration (referrals,
letters, blood results enquiries and any other documentation as required by and
expected of a General Practitioner.
- The session duration will average 4 hours 10 minutes. Full
time is equivalent to 8 sessions.
- Morning clinics commence at 08:30 and conclude at 11:30.
- Afternoon clinics commence at 15:00 and conclude at 17:30.
- Morning and afternoon sessions are usually between 9 to 15
appointments each, plus home visits.
- Home visits are driven by demand and a fair share
distribution of up to 2 per day.
- Face to face appointments are 15 minutes in duration.
- Telephone appointments are 10 minutes in duration.
- You will be expected to do one Triage GP session per week.
- When Triage GP, afternoon clinics will conclude at 18:30.
- Extra Triage GP sessions may be requested to cover leave
requirements. We aim to give a minimum of two weeks notice where possible.
- You will have a named patient list.
- The list will be calculated on a pro rata basis relating to
the number of weekly sessions worked.
- You will be expected to attend clinical and organisational
meetings when required, plus attendance of in-house and external training
provided by the PCN and ICB.
Person Specification
Skills & Qualities
Essential
- * Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- * Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues, as well as health and social policy
- * Competent in the use of GP clinical IT systems
- * Competent in the use of general IT systems, internet and office software such as Outlook
- * Ability to listen and empathise
- * Good time management
Qualifications
Essential
- * Current GMC registration
- * Currently on Performer's List
- * Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
Desirable
- * Clinical Supervisor or Educational Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working in General Practice
Person Specification
Skills & Qualities
Essential
- * Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- * Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues, as well as health and social policy
- * Competent in the use of GP clinical IT systems
- * Competent in the use of general IT systems, internet and office software such as Outlook
- * Ability to listen and empathise
- * Good time management
Qualifications
Essential
- * Current GMC registration
- * Currently on Performer's List
- * Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
Desirable
- * Clinical Supervisor or Educational Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working in General Practice
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).
