Job summary
We are a friendly,
busy, dual-site practice serving 24,000 patients in Herne Bay
on the beautiful north Kent coast. We have an exciting opportunity for a
motivated and committed Salaried GP to join our supportive and
well-organised team.
We are
seeking an enthusiastic individual with a patient-focused approach and a
commitment to delivering high-quality care. The ideal candidate will be
flexible, proactive, and able to travel between our two sites.
The role
can be part-time or up to 8 sessions per week if desired. The minimum sessional rate is £11,500 with the opportunity for a higher rate if taking on a share of on-call or list responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner,
responsible for providing high-quality medical services to our practice
population. This includes delivering an excellent standard of clinical care
while complying with the GMS contract and adhering to GMC standards
for good medical practice.
The
post-holder will contribute to the effective management of the practice, lead
by example, and maintain a positive, collaborative working relationship with
the multidisciplinary team.
About us
At Park
Surgery, we are committed to supporting you to be the best you can
be, confident in your care and proud of the outcomes you achieve for your
patients. We strive to create an environment where all staff feel motivated,
valued, and engaged in the running of the practice.
Our
vision is to be the practice where patients wish to register and staff
want to work. Although we are currently rated as CQC Good, we are
dedicated to continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to
enhance the quality of care we provide.
Park
Surgery has a strong reputation for GP, student, and nurse training. We
are passionate about growing our own talent and fostering an environment of
personal development and mutual learning.
Our
partnership is led by five partners and supported by a highly
experienced and comprehensive management team. We are an integral part
of the Herne Bay Primary Care Network (PCN), working closely with our
neighbouring practice to provide integrated, patient-centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
- Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
- Provide other general medical services to meet identified patient need.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred, or referred from other healthcare works within the organisation.
- Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.
- Work within current ICB policy for prescribing.
- Be available and accessible to patients at all times as agreed.
- Maximise the effective use of current clinical computer systems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to an agreed standard.
- Undertake all duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. (These duties will include reports/cremation forms).
- To take part in, and lead on, areas including clinical auditing and data collection.
- Support under-graduate student training in the surgery.
- Support GP registrar training in practice.
- Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
- Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
- Provide other general medical services to meet identified patient need.
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred, or referred from other healthcare works within the organisation.
- Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.
- Work within current ICB policy for prescribing.
- Be available and accessible to patients at all times as agreed.
- Maximise the effective use of current clinical computer systems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to an agreed standard.
- Undertake all duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. (These duties will include reports/cremation forms).
- To take part in, and lead on, areas including clinical auditing and data collection.
- Support under-graduate student training in the surgery.
- Support GP registrar training in practice.
- Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
- Clinical Governance
- Primary care prevention and screening services
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Adaptability to change
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
- Excellent communicator
- Work in line with practice systems and processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered GP with the GMC.
- Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performers List.
- Ability to provide quality care.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
- Clinical Governance
- Primary care prevention and screening services
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Adaptability to change
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
- Excellent communicator
- Work in line with practice systems and processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered GP with the GMC.
- Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performers List.
- Ability to provide quality care.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
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
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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).