Job summary
Hawkinge and Elham Valley Practice is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking GP for 4-5 sessions a week to join our friendly, innovative team with the added attraction of working in rural and semi rural locations
This is a real opportunity for a doctor who wants to contribute to the General Practice of the future and build their own portfolio at the same time. We are happy to support career aspirations and educational/academic goals.
This is a GP training practice involved in FY2, GPVTS, Nurses and Medical Students training.
Are you a clinical educator, or have a special interest, we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will provide the full range of NHS General Medical Services to the patients registered at the Hawkinge and Elham Valley Practice temporary residents and patients presenting for immediately necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referrals as appropriate.
About us
Hawkinge and Elham Valley Practice is made up of three GP Partners, three Salaried GPs, a Clinical Services Manager, a Paramedic Practitioner and a Clinical Pharmacist. We have a good solid Nursing team which consists of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Nurse Practitioner, two Practice Nurses, a HCA and a GPA. The clinical team is supported by an experienced administration team, including the Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Performance Manager and a Reception Supervisor as well as two Medical Secretaries.
The Practice has a list size
of just over 10,000 patients. Hawkinge Health Centre is situated in the small town of Hawkinge, on the outskirts of Folkestone with easy links to
the M20 and mainline train station, making commuting relatively easy. Although our Elham Surgery is rural which means access to a vehicle is preferred.
The Practice is a pleasant place to work with a relaxed atmosphere and wonderful team spirit. We have well
maintained and stocked clinical rooms, staff room for breaks and for ease,
onsite parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the patients registered at the Harbour Medical Practice, temporary residents and patients presenting for immediately necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
- · Maintain a Current GMC Registration
- · Maintain Inclusion on the GP register
- · Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- · Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
- · Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- · Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- · Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- · Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- · Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- · Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- · Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice.
The post holder must insure they complete all CPD and other updates to maintain their professional registration:
The successful candidate should take responsibility for their own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- · Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- · Report critical incidents when they arise
- · Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- · Contribute by reflecting on their own and their team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
- · Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- · Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
- · Approach issues with a problem solving perspective
Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- · Communicate effectively with other team members
- · Communicate effectively with patients and carers
- · Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
- · Be professional, helpful and organised at all times.
- · Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
- The post-holder will:
- · Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
- · Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
- · Participate in audit where appropriate
All members of the practice are expected to observe safe working practices, with respect to health and safety procedures, confidentiality and computer security. Protocols will be updated from time to time, and members of the team are expected to familiarise themselves with changes in policy. The practice also relies on team members to record critical incidents and assist with improving policies and protocols when necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the patients registered at the Harbour Medical Practice, temporary residents and patients presenting for immediately necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
- · Maintain a Current GMC Registration
- · Maintain Inclusion on the GP register
- · Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- · Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
- · Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- · Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- · Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- · Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- · Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- · Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- · Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice.
The post holder must insure they complete all CPD and other updates to maintain their professional registration:
The successful candidate should take responsibility for their own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- · Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- · Report critical incidents when they arise
- · Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- · Contribute by reflecting on their own and their team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
- · Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- · Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
- · Approach issues with a problem solving perspective
Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- · Communicate effectively with other team members
- · Communicate effectively with patients and carers
- · Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
- · Be professional, helpful and organised at all times.
- · Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
- The post-holder will:
- · Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
- · Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
- · Participate in audit where appropriate
All members of the practice are expected to observe safe working practices, with respect to health and safety procedures, confidentiality and computer security. Protocols will be updated from time to time, and members of the team are expected to familiarise themselves with changes in policy. The practice also relies on team members to record critical incidents and assist with improving policies and protocols when necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003 Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Currently on a PCT performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register DBS clearance
Desirable
- Desirable Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields MRCGP DCH DRCOG RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2 F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion Evidence of CPD activities
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Gp who is confident and comfortable working autonomously when required. Who can work as part of a team and who has a proven track record in Primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003 Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Currently on a PCT performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register DBS clearance
Desirable
- Desirable Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields MRCGP DCH DRCOG RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2 F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion Evidence of CPD activities
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Gp who is confident and comfortable working autonomously when required. Who can work as part of a team and who has a proven track record in Primary care.
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).