General Practitioner

Highcliffe Medical Centre

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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

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£216.29 a session

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1509-24-0001

Job locations

248 Lymington Road

Highcliffe

Christchurch

Dorset

BH23 5ET


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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Highcliffe Medical Centre

Address

248 Lymington Road

Highcliffe

Christchurch

Dorset

BH23 5ET


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Highcliffe Medical Centre

Address

248 Lymington Road

Highcliffe

Christchurch

Dorset

BH23 5ET


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Administrator

Dan Bond

dan.bond@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£216.29 a session

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1509-24-0001

Job locations

248 Lymington Road

Highcliffe

Christchurch

Dorset

BH23 5ET


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