Job summary
We are looking for a Salaried GP, 4-6 sessions.
This vacancy has arisen as one of our GPs is leaving to work abroad.
Main duties of the job
You will support the GP Partners in delivering the full range of general medical services as part of a multi-disciplinary team serving our registered population.
We are a forward thinking, teaching Practice, keen to embrace new technology and new ways of working to benefit patient care.
You would be required to provide training, supervision and mentorship to medical trainees, medical students, nurses and other allied health professionals.
About us
We are a large Practice of 15,150 patients in Sunderland
North. The Practice is part of the Deep End Network delivering care to the most
deprived in the area.
Our team consists of 3 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 5 ANPs,
2 PNs, 1 NA & 1 TNA, 1 Health Coach, 1 HCA, 1 Phlebotomist, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 1
Pharmacy Technician, the PCN Team and a large Admin Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a General Practitioner working within primary care, including but not limited to:
- In accordance with the practice rota, the postholder will undertake a variety of duties including face to face, telephone and electronic consultations, home visits, checking and signing prescriptions, dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or internally referred within the practice.
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Inclusion in the on-call rota, when required, triage calls, visits and checking and signing repeat prescriptions.
A complete outline of clinical and Practice responsibilitiescan be found on the attached job description. The job description is not exhaustive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a General Practitioner working within primary care, including but not limited to:
- In accordance with the practice rota, the postholder will undertake a variety of duties including face to face, telephone and electronic consultations, home visits, checking and signing prescriptions, dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or internally referred within the practice.
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Inclusion in the on-call rota, when required, triage calls, visits and checking and signing repeat prescriptions.
A complete outline of clinical and Practice responsibilitiescan be found on the attached job description. The job description is not exhaustive.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- On the medical performers list
- Enhanced DBS
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Other post graduate diplomas
- Trainer qualifications (e.g. for medical students, F2s, GP Registrars)
Experience
Essential
- Successfully completed General Practice Specialist Training
- Appropriate range of previous experience in hospital posts
- Clinical and information governance
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management and the ability to prioritise work when under pressure
- Experience with training medical students/F2s/Registrars
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Completed GP specialist training within the last 2 years
- Experience of working with a variety of clinical software systems
- Desire to train medical students/F2s/Registrars
Other attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel between various locations
- Commitment to addressing health inequalities and patient empowerment
- Excellent communicator
- Desire to work within the Sunderland area
- Desire to provide health care to a deprived population
Desirable
- Flexible regarding workplace location
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- On the medical performers list
- Enhanced DBS
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Other post graduate diplomas
- Trainer qualifications (e.g. for medical students, F2s, GP Registrars)
Experience
Essential
- Successfully completed General Practice Specialist Training
- Appropriate range of previous experience in hospital posts
- Clinical and information governance
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management and the ability to prioritise work when under pressure
- Experience with training medical students/F2s/Registrars
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Completed GP specialist training within the last 2 years
- Experience of working with a variety of clinical software systems
- Desire to train medical students/F2s/Registrars
Other attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel between various locations
- Commitment to addressing health inequalities and patient empowerment
- Excellent communicator
- Desire to work within the Sunderland area
- Desire to provide health care to a deprived population
Desirable
- Flexible regarding workplace location
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).
