Job summary
Highcliffe Medical Centre is a forward-thinking training and
research practice, supporting 15,000 patients.
We pride ourselves on our excellent reputation which we
maintain by delivering the very best care to our patients, we are committed to
the future of medicine and conduct high quality clinical research to help
improve healthcare.
We support our team to deliver the best care by ensuring optimal
staffing levels for a manageable workload, our GP to Patient ratio is
considerably lower than the national average and each day we provide a
dedicated Admin GP.
Our GPs work collaboratively with our Advanced Nurse
Practitioners, Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Phlebotomists, Clinical Pharmacists,
and Pharmacy Technician.
Our team are friendly and supportive of each other and
meet regularly to discuss and suggest new and improved ways of working.
We are looking for a salaried GP to join our team, working pattern or sessions per week are open for discussion.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver efficient and effective clinical care to patients attending the surgery.
- provide NHS general medical services to registered patients on the practice list.
- Provide all core primary care services as defined by the local CCG and NHS England requirements.
About us
Our practice is situated in the beautiful coastal village of Highcliffe-on-sea within walking distance to award-winning beaches and the beautiful grounds of Highcliffe Castle. Dorset is a great place to work for those seeking a wonderful work/life balance.
Our practice is committed to building a culture of meritocracy, we offer opportunities for portfolio career development with the potential to become a Partner in the future.
How our Salaried GPs are rewarded:
- Competitive Salary
- 6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
- 1-week study leave
- Company Sick Pay
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Contribution towards medical indemnity insurance
- Opportunities to join Partnership
- Portfolio career development
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate training
- On Site Parking
Informal visits and enquiries are welcome, please contact the HR Team on 01425 206996
Job description
Job responsibilities
OVERALL PURPOSE:
- To provide NHS general medical services to
registered and temporary patients on the Practice list.
- In consultation with patients and in line with
current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for
health.
- To assist in the establishment of appropriate
systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.
- Completion of clinically related
administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of service.
- Refer patients for further opinions and interventions according to
Practice protocols.
CLINICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations,
telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and
signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and
correspondence.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation.
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and
undiagnosed problems.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in
line with current practice disease management protocols.
- Providing counselling and health education.
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring
to other care providers as appropriate.
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed
standards.
- Collecting data for audit purposes.
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or
generically) 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
OVERALL PURPOSE:
- To provide NHS general medical services to
registered and temporary patients on the Practice list.
- In consultation with patients and in line with
current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for
health.
- To assist in the establishment of appropriate
systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.
- Completion of clinically related
administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of service.
- Refer patients for further opinions and interventions according to
Practice protocols.
CLINICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations,
telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and
signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and
correspondence.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation.
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and
undiagnosed problems.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in
line with current practice disease management protocols.
- Providing counselling and health education.
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring
to other care providers as appropriate.
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed
standards.
- Collecting data for audit purposes.
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or
generically) 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
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Degree
- CCT
- GMC Registration
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Degree
- CCT
- GMC Registration
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).