Job summary
Are you looking to work within a happy, well-supported and professional General Practice team in the beautiful South Devon area?
We are looking for 6 sessions GP maternity cover for approximately 10 months with an immediate start. We are a well-established, friendly Practice covering a population of around 11,400 and highly regarded for our patient care.
We comprise of 5 Partners and 5 salaried GP's, an experienced nursing team and a vibrant, engaged patient services team. We are a teaching practice, welcoming medical students, Registrars and nurse trainees.
We believe our strength lies in valuing every member of our team and our inclusive approach to overcoming challenges and embracing innovative ideas.
If you are interested in joining us you are welcome to talk with Nicola Barker, Practice Manager, or Dr Melanie Forte GP Partner, for more information.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to undertake all the reasonable duties of a GP including telephone and face to face appointments, home visits when required, medical examinations and other day-to-day clinical duties that a doctor in General Practice undertakes.
About us
Kingsteignton Medical
Practice is located in the predominantly urban town of Kingsteignton, providing
general medical services to a patient population of 11,400 as well as medical
care for Newton Abbot Community Hospital.
We also run clinics for the Polish residents of the local residential
and nursing home at Ilford Park.
The Practice is part of Templer
Care PCN whilst working alongside the wider collaboration of Practices covering
the Devon CCG footprint.
Quality of care is of high
importance to the Practice. QOF
achievement has been high for several years and the management of long-term conditions
has been recognised by our good CQC rating.
The Practice benefits greatly
from a charity called KingsCare which was initially started by the Practice to
support patients in the community.
KingsCare now runs independently as a charity and their contribution to
the welfare of Kingsteignton and wider Teignbridge area patients is highly
regarded locally. Located on KMP premises, KingsCare staff and volunteers
provide a range of supportive services, including transport, shopping, health
and wellbeing services and mental health signposting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Partners to manage the
clinical caseload. The postholder will be expected to take part in leading on
key disease areas (monitoring trends in treatment, staff training and
prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for the
diverse patient list (in-house clinical services, patient participation and
health promotion).
Clinical responsibilities
·
In accordance with the practice timetable as agreed, the post-holder
will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including
surgery consultations, emergency, telephone consultations and queries,
triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions
and dealing with queries, patient medical reports and examinations (eg
Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral letters (NHS and
private), paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
·
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation
·
Recording clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation notes to
agreed standards using SystmOne software
·
Collecting data for audit purposes
·
Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions
(avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
·
Prescribing in accordance with practice policies and regard to locally
agreed or national guidelines
·
Seek advice and refer to other clinicians where necessary and/or
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.
Other responsibilities with the Practice:
·
Awareness of compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines,
eg prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC and
Improving Quality and Supporting Practices (IQSP) visits
·
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence based
best practice
·
Keep a portfolio and undergo regular appraisal
·
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within
the organisation
·
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
·
Attending training, practice meetings and events organised by the
Practice or other agencies where appropriate
·
Support in the teaching and training of medical students and nurses
·
Meet all timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure
that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding
(eg Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Partners to manage the
clinical caseload. The postholder will be expected to take part in leading on
key disease areas (monitoring trends in treatment, staff training and
prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for the
diverse patient list (in-house clinical services, patient participation and
health promotion).
Clinical responsibilities
·
In accordance with the practice timetable as agreed, the post-holder
will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including
surgery consultations, emergency, telephone consultations and queries,
triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions
and dealing with queries, patient medical reports and examinations (eg
Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral letters (NHS and
private), paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
·
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the organisation
·
Recording clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation notes to
agreed standards using SystmOne software
·
Collecting data for audit purposes
·
Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions
(avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
·
Prescribing in accordance with practice policies and regard to locally
agreed or national guidelines
·
Seek advice and refer to other clinicians where necessary and/or
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.
Other responsibilities with the Practice:
·
Awareness of compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines,
eg prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC and
Improving Quality and Supporting Practices (IQSP) visits
·
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence based
best practice
·
Keep a portfolio and undergo regular appraisal
·
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within
the organisation
·
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
·
Attending training, practice meetings and events organised by the
Practice or other agencies where appropriate
·
Support in the teaching and training of medical students and nurses
·
Meet all timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure
that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding
(eg Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration, on Medical Performers List
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (where appropriate)
- General Practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- UK driving Licence
- UK work permit (if required)
- 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).
Desirable
- Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- MRCGP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration, on Medical Performers List
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (where appropriate)
- General Practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- UK driving Licence
- UK work permit (if required)
- 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).
Desirable
- Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- MRCGP
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
