Salaried General Practitioner

Croft Hall Medical Practice

The closing date is 31 March 2025

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Job summary

Croft Hall Surgery is going through changes that will drive the service and Patient experience as well as delivering new efficient and effective procedures.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join the Croft Hall Team as a Salaried GP for ideally 6-8 sessions per week but willing to be flexible for the right person. As a partner you would have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the practice and develop

Torquay, Devon is an innovative area and our practice is involved with all local initiatives. We are a single urban site, beside the sea, serving 8200 patients and an active part of the Torquay PCN.

We have an ever growing multi-disciplinary team which includes experienced ANPs, alongside our PCN staff including Pharmacists, Wellbeing Team and Physician Associates. We focus on the wellbeing of our staff and have strong communication across all teams. We structure our workload to support each other to ensure a good work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. As a member of the team and one of the employees you will be expected to set an example to others, assist in education and training and to play a full role in target achievement and service development.

About us

Croft Hall Medical Practice is a fast paced, forward thinking practice with a list size of 8,200. Our team consists of General Practitioners, experienced ANPs and the ever growing support of our PCN staff, including a Wellbeing Team, PCN Pharmacists and Physician Associates. We are rated Good by CQC.

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2737-25-0000

Job locations

19 Croft Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 5UA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice

Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses

To provide medication review services with patients in the practice and, when required during domiciliary visits to the local residential and care homes.

To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

Review medications for newly registered patients

To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system

Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients

To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice

Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required

Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance

Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies

Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

Assist with QOF targets

Administer influenza and travel vaccines

Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice

Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses

To provide medication review services with patients in the practice and, when required during domiciliary visits to the local residential and care homes.

To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

Review medications for newly registered patients

To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system

Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients

To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice

Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required

Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance

Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies

Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

Assist with QOF targets

Administer influenza and travel vaccines

Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP Primary Care Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a deprivation area
  • EMIS Web experience
  • Docman experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • GMC full registration
  • Membership of recognised defence union (MPS/MDU)
  • MRCGP
  • Currently on a performers list
  • Never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason

Desirable

  • DRCOG
  • DFP
  • DCH
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP Primary Care Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a deprivation area
  • EMIS Web experience
  • Docman experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • GMC full registration
  • Membership of recognised defence union (MPS/MDU)
  • MRCGP
  • Currently on a performers list
  • Never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason

Desirable

  • DRCOG
  • DFP
  • DCH

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Croft Hall Medical Practice

Address

19 Croft Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 5UA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croft Hall Medical Practice

Address

19 Croft Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 5UA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Michaela Sheedy

michaela.sheedy@nhs.net

+447469972033

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2737-25-0000

Job locations

19 Croft Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 5UA


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