Job summary
Invicta Health have a salaried GP opportunity at our St James Surgery in Dover.
St James Surgery is based in the seaside town of Dover, famous for its white cliffs and its strategic gateway to Europe. They are situated a short stones throw away from the beach and close to the historic Dover Castle. They are a thriving practice, supported by their patient population of circa 9000.
St James Surgery is warm and friendly with a robust multi-disciplinary team, which includes Nurse Practitioners and a Clinical Pharmacist. The multi disciplinary team is supported by an experienced administration team who handle referrals, prescriptions, reports and other general tasks.
St James is one of seven GP practices that sit under Invicta Health. We are a well known community interest company, devoted to supporting and improving primary care in the Kent area.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate GP who enjoys a team focus in problem solving and also enjoys sharing knowledge. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and you will be an excellent listener. You will be on the General Medical Council's GP register, having passed the MRCGP (or equivalent) and gained a certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). An interest in teaching would be ideal, and the development of areas of special interest would be welcomed and nurtured.
Main duties of the job
As a Salaried GP, you would provide a wide range of primary care based general medical services to our
patients in a non-judgemental, respectful manner, using a patient centred and fully team-based approach.
Good communication between colleagues is essential to the role, as we routinely share our experience and
knowledge within the practice in order to optimise patient care.
Home visits by the GPs are rare.
About us
Invicta Health are a non-profit company, with a passion for primary care. We have a wide range of services such as hub-based GPs services, GP surgeries, services in Urgent Care Centres and A&E, a Community Primary Care mental health service, GP staff training service and the list is growing all the time.
We are formed by a federation of General Practitioners working in Canterbury and South Kent Coast areas of East Kent. Our aim is to provide local, high quality services for local people by collaborating with other established organisations in the health and social care community.
What perks can we offer you?
- Flexible working options, such as term time only, annualised hours & multi site working
- 90% indemnity reimbursement
- Support for newly qualified GP's via new to practice programme
- Support for fellowship opportunities
- Opportunity to work within our local urgent treatment centres
- 9 weeks leave inclusive of study leave
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Tier 2 sponsorship
- Approved blue light card provider
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Company Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with the staff
based within the surgeries and administrative staff from Invicta Health to
ensure patients receives the highest possible standards of care.
- To work with other health
and social care providers to ensure an appropriately safe and integrated
service.
- To engage with local and
national initiatives and strategies to improve and co-ordinate better and more
sustainable Health care provision.
Main Duties
- Provide comprehensive
assessment, advice, and treatment for the registered practice population.
- Maintain accurate and
comprehensive records of consultations using the EMIS clinical systems.
- To coordinate and direct
the delivery of care by the clinical team on a day to day basis.
- To provide clinical support to other members of staff, both clinical and administrative, in achieving the highest possible standards of care and QOF and Enhanced Services targets.
- Prescribe according to national and local evidence-based gudielines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with the staff
based within the surgeries and administrative staff from Invicta Health to
ensure patients receives the highest possible standards of care.
- To work with other health
and social care providers to ensure an appropriately safe and integrated
service.
- To engage with local and
national initiatives and strategies to improve and co-ordinate better and more
sustainable Health care provision.
Main Duties
- Provide comprehensive
assessment, advice, and treatment for the registered practice population.
- Maintain accurate and
comprehensive records of consultations using the EMIS clinical systems.
- To coordinate and direct
the delivery of care by the clinical team on a day to day basis.
- To provide clinical support to other members of staff, both clinical and administrative, in achieving the highest possible standards of care and QOF and Enhanced Services targets.
- Prescribe according to national and local evidence-based gudielines.
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 performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- Vocational Training certificate or certificate/experience of equivalence
Experience
Essential
- Experience In practice as a General Practitioner/Locum Practitioner
- An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery in an urgent care and community setting
- Understands the NHS and its clinical environment
- Able to manage common medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies
- Ability to make the appropriate referral for further management
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 performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- Vocational Training certificate or certificate/experience of equivalence
Experience
Essential
- Experience In practice as a General Practitioner/Locum Practitioner
- An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery in an urgent care and community setting
- Understands the NHS and its clinical environment
- Able to manage common medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies
- Ability to make the appropriate referral for further management
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.
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
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).
