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Salaried GP

Spa Medical Centre

The closing date is 30 November 2024

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Job summary

Are you a GP looking for a supportive salaried or retainer role in an enthusiastic team? We believe now is a fantastic time to become a GP in the South West, and we are delighted to invite you for a visit to Spa Medical Centre, Melksham. Applicants pending CCT, and GPs who would like to explore the benefits of the retainer scheme are warmly welcome to apply.

We are an established training practice, looking after a growing population of 15,000 patients. We are passionate about medical education with two GP trainers and a medical student supervisor. Several of our GPs have a specialist interest in minor surgery, including skin surgery and carpal tunnel release performed in our purpose-built operating suite.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide high quality general medical services and work as part of the practice team as a Salaried GP in a purpose built and modern primary care setting.

About us

  • We have four friendly partners (one of whom has just joined us this year), four salaried GPs, one retainer GP and 2 GPSTs.
  • Clinically supported by a dynamic and established Nursing team, extended to First Contact Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Paramedic Practitioners.
  • Three fantastic GP Assistants tackle your admin and reduce your workload.
  • Purpose built air-conditioned modern facilities.
  • Our exceptional older peoples community team manage the majority of home visits /all care home ward rounds.
  • SystmOne and EConsult smart inbox (triaged by the partners) allows for effective capacity management and continuity of care.
  • Established training practice offering First-5 mentorship.
  • Daily 30-minute GP coffee break in the wellbeing room or outside in summer. Bean-to-cup coffee provided.
  • Located in a rapidly growing area of West Wiltshire, with affordable homes and excellent transport links by rail and the M4. Our staff enjoy short rural commutes from Chippenham, Bath, Swindon and the surrounding villages.

Date posted

26 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2319-24-0005

Job locations

Snowberry Lane

Melksham

Wiltshire

SN12 6UN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral.

Work with clinical and operational colleagues in delivering a safe, high performing, effective, sustainable, innovative person-centred medical service.

Undertake routine surgery consultations, home visits where necessary, online and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals.

Contribute to the development of and adhere to protocols and care plans for the management of chronic disease and common medical conditions.

Contribute towards meeting the indicators outlined in the QOF and other locally and nationally agreed guidance.

Provide appropriate preventative healthcare, counselling, education and advice.

Adhere to the local prescribing formulary.

Provide free certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).

Attend practice and clinical meetings and forums.

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.

Record clear and accurate consultation notes to agreed standards and maintain patients clinical records.

Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement inequality of health outcomes through the practices audit programme

Perform clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties necessary for the delivery of General Medical Services.

Engage in appropriate educational activity in order to maintain clinical competence and performance, including participation in the annual GP appraisal scheme.

Support the wider practice team and respond to requests for advice and assistance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral.

Work with clinical and operational colleagues in delivering a safe, high performing, effective, sustainable, innovative person-centred medical service.

Undertake routine surgery consultations, home visits where necessary, online and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals.

Contribute to the development of and adhere to protocols and care plans for the management of chronic disease and common medical conditions.

Contribute towards meeting the indicators outlined in the QOF and other locally and nationally agreed guidance.

Provide appropriate preventative healthcare, counselling, education and advice.

Adhere to the local prescribing formulary.

Provide free certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).

Attend practice and clinical meetings and forums.

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.

Record clear and accurate consultation notes to agreed standards and maintain patients clinical records.

Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement inequality of health outcomes through the practices audit programme

Perform clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties necessary for the delivery of General Medical Services.

Engage in appropriate educational activity in order to maintain clinical competence and performance, including participation in the annual GP appraisal scheme.

Support the wider practice team and respond to requests for advice and assistance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC.
  • Inclusion on the GP Performers List.
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent. GPST3s are welcome to apply if proof of appropriate GPST training is provided.

Desirable

  • Specialist interest /development / training

Experience

Essential

  • NHS general practice.
  • Using electronic medical records.
  • Working autonomously and as part of a team.
  • QOF and clinical audit.
  • Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.

Desirable

  • Use of SystemOne.
  • Use of EConsult.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC.
  • Inclusion on the GP Performers List.
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent. GPST3s are welcome to apply if proof of appropriate GPST training is provided.

Desirable

  • Specialist interest /development / training

Experience

Essential

  • NHS general practice.
  • Using electronic medical records.
  • Working autonomously and as part of a team.
  • QOF and clinical audit.
  • Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.

Desirable

  • Use of SystemOne.
  • Use of EConsult.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Spa Medical Centre

Address

Snowberry Lane

Melksham

Wiltshire

SN12 6UN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spa Medical Centre

Address

Snowberry Lane

Melksham

Wiltshire

SN12 6UN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Gaynor Vaughan Cole

gaynor.cole@nhs.net

01225898010

Date posted

26 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2319-24-0005

Job locations

Snowberry Lane

Melksham

Wiltshire

SN12 6UN


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