GP Partner

Orchard End Surgery

The closing date is 31 October 2024

Job summary

We are recruiting a GP partner to work 4-6 sessions per week.

An exciting opportunity to join a successful, thriving GP surgery in the beautiful Wealden town of Cranbrook. We are currently 2 partners and 2 salaried GPs with a list size of 4,200. There are plans ahead for the development of new GP premises in the centre of the town.

You would be working with a dynamic, fun and effective team that focuses on providing excellent care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an ambitious GP to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team to help influence primary care in Cranbrook.

About us

Why you should apply to Orchard End Surgery:

Support for new GPs with portfolio career development

Commitment to education and training

GP Partner is also Clinical Director for the Weald PCN

Professional reward in providing continuity of care for patients reflected in our exceptional patient satisfaction questionnaire score (https://www.orchardendsurgery.nhs.uk/gp-patient-survey)

PCN services including mental health MDT, first contact physio and social prescribing team

Excellent remuneration

7 weeks' leave

Catchment area for the acclaimed Cranbrook Grammar School, one of very few state grammar schools in the UK that is 11+ and coeducational

As Medical officer - discounted school fees at Benenden Girls' School

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1 to £2 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5410-24-0000

Job locations

Dorothy Avenue

Cranbrook

Kent

TN17 3AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting for a GP partner to work 4-6 sessions per week.We are seeking an ambitious GP to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team to help influence primary care in Cranbrook.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting for a GP partner to work 4-6 sessions per week.We are seeking an ambitious GP to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team to help influence primary care in Cranbrook.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical degree. Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners or equivalent in training if approved by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
  • Registered GP with the GMC (included on the GP Register).
  • Included on GP Performers List.
  • Possesses the right to work in the UK.
  • Current General Practice experience with up-to-date GMC appraisal/revalidation.
  • Certificate of satisfactory immune status re: Hepatitis B and other relevant viruses.
  • Demonstrable ability to relate well to challenging patients, carers, relatives and staff.
  • Full driving licence, with use of own car.

Desirable

  • First-hand experience of developing services in a constantly changing environment.
  • Knowledge of adherence to the CQC Fundamental Standards.
  • Understanding of contracting, finance, service delivery and activity monitoring.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical degree. Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners or equivalent in training if approved by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
  • Registered GP with the GMC (included on the GP Register).
  • Included on GP Performers List.
  • Possesses the right to work in the UK.
  • Current General Practice experience with up-to-date GMC appraisal/revalidation.
  • Certificate of satisfactory immune status re: Hepatitis B and other relevant viruses.
  • Demonstrable ability to relate well to challenging patients, carers, relatives and staff.
  • Full driving licence, with use of own car.

Desirable

  • First-hand experience of developing services in a constantly changing environment.
  • Knowledge of adherence to the CQC Fundamental Standards.
  • Understanding of contracting, finance, service delivery and activity monitoring.

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

Orchard End Surgery

Address

Dorothy Avenue

Cranbrook

Kent

TN17 3AY


Employer's website

https://www.orchardendsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Orchard End Surgery

Address

Dorothy Avenue

Cranbrook

Kent

TN17 3AY


Employer's website

https://www.orchardendsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Dolina Reed

dolina.reed@nhs.net

01580231337

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1 to £2 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5410-24-0000

Job locations

Dorothy Avenue

Cranbrook

Kent

TN17 3AY


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