General Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our committed and hardworking team of doctors; our GPs are supported by dedicated and proactive Nursing, administrative and management teams. We meet for a morning huddle to start each day on a positive note and discuss any issues that need to be shared; the practice is consistently high QOF performing and our CQC rating is Good with regular positive reviews; we support each other and have each others back so we are never working alone.

You will receive a full induction and will be well supported in clinical practice; we encourage ongoing CPD and will support any training to develop your knowledge and skills.

As a practice we are keen to be flexible with our team to maintain a healthy work/life balance, so are happy to discuss sessions and days with you, considering school hours and other family commitments. We offer 15-minute face to face appointments as standard, protected time each day for completion of pathology, workflow, administration, and we outsource our private medical work.

Firstly, adverts are just words; we strongly encourage you to arrange an informal visit to the practice to make your own judgement.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit, for more information or to apply please contact our Practice Manager trudy.smith2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

General Practitioner working in a PMS contract general practice providing a comprehensive package of care and services to our patients.

About us

Roborough Surgery is a busy forward-thinking, single site practice in the North of Plymouth providing primary health care for around 11,500 patients. We are part of Drake Medical Alliance Primary Care Network and work closely with our member practices and ARRS staff providing a comprehensive package of care and services to our patients. We are an innovative and caring practice, and our mission is to transform local primary care into a service that better meets the demands of the 21st century, whilst continuing to deliver excellent primary care.

The practice boasts:

A diverse and well-balanced patient demographic

A purpose-built modern building with onsite parking and rest room.

Overall rated Good by CQC for the last 8 years

High Achieving QOF and Enhanced Services

A teaching practice committed to teaching and training the clinicians of the future including GP Registrars, Medical students, Nursing Students as well as some allied health professionals.

An active registered Research practice with a dedicated team working on these projects with our patients and funding in place to further progress this area.

Excellent clinical team (4 GP partners plus Salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, Mental Health Practitioner, Specialist Practice Nurse, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, Phlebotomist, and access to PCN ARRS staff)

Strong emphasis on ensuring staff have a great work/life balance. A positive, supportive, non-hierarchical, family friendly atmosphere.