Job summary
GP Partnership or Salaried
Opportunity on the South Coast Ball Tree Surgery, Sompting, Sussex.
To
start from August 2025 - though flexibility in either direction for the
right candidate
Up
to 12 sessions available.
This is due to a team member moving to Suffolk, another
retiring and a growing list size.
Option
of flexible sessions to enable later starts and extended hours sessions.
Located between Brighton, Worthing, the Sea and the South
Downs, it is a perfect playground for all ages.
If you want to hear more do call or email and we can arrange
an opportunity to speak to one of the GP team.
For further
information please contact: Gerard Cronin Business Manager or Claire
Wallace Practice manager via email practice-manager.balltree@nhs.net
or telephone 01903 768316
Closing date: 5/5/25 to apply: Please send a CV and Covering
Letter
Main duties of the job
We have a mix of sessions that all our GPs take a fair share in doing. Duty sessions - in with the reception team reviewing the calls that come in and sign posting, speaking to, seeing patients where clinically needed.
Routine clinics- pre-booked appointments.
Paperwork session - reviewing and reading letters and results that come in.
There is a mix of telephone, face to face and online appointments.
About us
We currently have a great team of 15 GPs working a mix of sessions across the working week as well as extended hours on a Saturday and evenings.
They are supported clinically by Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians and Physios.There is a large, friendly, non clinical team of receptionists, secretaries, administrators supported by a strong management team.
We are located over 2 sites within Lancing and work closely with our PCN colleagues at the 2 other practices in the area.
Why join us? Hear from our current GP team:
The GP and wider teams look out for each other and can share clinical queries and we have supportive partners who listen and are responsive.
Over the last 5 years we have worked hard to improve processes so we can have a work life balance and can focus our energies on the care that matters.
The dedicated paperwork GP and ANP visiting team supporting frailty work make a huge difference to our daily work load.
The pharmacists relieve the prescription pressures and having a physio adds to the services we can offer.
We have fortnightly protected clinical meetings
We are a cohesive, supportive, fun team who value quality care and a work-life balance.
We are a forward thinking, established training practice with strong education focus. There are opportunities for training, research, leadership and personal development.
We have strong links with the community teams and other local practices.
EMIS Web, 14,900 patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
responsibilities of a GP include
Diagnosis and
TreatmentExamining
patients, diagnosing illnesses, and prescribing or administering appropriate
treatments.
ReferralsReferring patients to
specialists or hospitals when necessary.
Health EducationProviding health advice and
promoting preventative care measures like vaccinations and smoking
cessation.
Management of
Chronic ConditionsManaging patients with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart
disease.
Administrative
TasksSigning
prescriptions, completing paperwork, and managing patient records.
Continuity of CareProviding ongoing care to
patients and building relationships with them.
TeamworkCollaborating with other
healthcare professionals, including specialists and nurses.
Emergency ResponseResponding to emergency
situations within the practice setting.
Professional
DevelopmentStaying
up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and best practices.
Patient EducationExplaining test results,
medical procedures, and treatment options to patients in a clear and
understandable way.
Mental HealthRecognising and addressing
mental health concerns, and making appropriate referrals.
Have
mixture of duty, routine, paperwork sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
responsibilities of a GP include
Diagnosis and
TreatmentExamining
patients, diagnosing illnesses, and prescribing or administering appropriate
treatments.
ReferralsReferring patients to
specialists or hospitals when necessary.
Health EducationProviding health advice and
promoting preventative care measures like vaccinations and smoking
cessation.
Management of
Chronic ConditionsManaging patients with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart
disease.
Administrative
TasksSigning
prescriptions, completing paperwork, and managing patient records.
Continuity of CareProviding ongoing care to
patients and building relationships with them.
TeamworkCollaborating with other
healthcare professionals, including specialists and nurses.
Emergency ResponseResponding to emergency
situations within the practice setting.
Professional
DevelopmentStaying
up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and best practices.
Patient EducationExplaining test results,
medical procedures, and treatment options to patients in a clear and
understandable way.
Mental HealthRecognising and addressing
mental health concerns, and making appropriate referrals.
Have
mixture of duty, routine, paperwork sessions.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and or clinical audit
- General understanding of he primary care contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP.
- MRCGP
- Vocational training certificate or equivalent
- CCT
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and or clinical audit
- General understanding of he primary care contract
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP.
- MRCGP
- Vocational training certificate or equivalent
- CCT
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).
