Job summary
The Clinic Surgery is a forward thinking Practice working from a brand new purpose built premises in Ruthin, which is a picturesque market town nestled within an area of outstanding natural beauty. We offer a superb spacious working environment and have a traditional GP ethos committed to delivering high quality healthcare.
We are part of Ruthin Community Hospital where we have a number of GP beds. The hospital also offers a number of clinics such as ECG, wound care and phlebotomy . Our Surgery has a semi- rural catchment area and we are perhaps unique in being able to satisfy virtually all our patients requests for an on the day face to face appointment. We have a reliable dynamic team of clinicians and administrative staff who work together within a supportive culture. We also have a strong community team who cover most care home and home visits. In addition, we have our own dispensary on site that provides an efficient and friendly service to our patients.
We are looking for a GP to join the Practice as a GP Partner or salaried GP with a view to partnership in the future. We could offer some flexibility in working patterns and believe in a work life balance.
If you would like a rewarding job with shorter surgeries and a more manageable working day and be supported by a enthusiastic team with good operational systems then please contact us. We would welcome an informal chat or visit to the surgery prior to application if that appeals.
Main duties of the job
We are a forward-thinking, single-handed Practice ideally looking for a partner to join us but would consider a salaried GP who could commit to 3 sessions a week.
We value holistic patient care with sustainable workloads and a great work life balance.
Single handed Practice
Caring modern family medicine with traditional small practice ethos
2700 patients with a good demographic mix
Forward thinking & proactive practice management
Newly purpose-built premises leased from the LHB (no buy in).
EMIS and AccuRx
1.5 days working week
6 weeks annual leave
No out of hours
Low care home & home visit numbers
About us
We are an excellent clinical team consisting of 1 GP partner, 1 Prescribing APP, 1 Practice Nurse and 1 HCA. We also use GP locums when needed. We also offer audiology and physiotherapy services at the Practice.
We have our own dispensary on site and provide an efficient and friendly service to our patients.
Our Premises are brand new and purpose - built so offer superb working conditions and provide a professional environment for our patients.
Our reliable patient care navigation team supports the clinical team.
The whole team work collaboratively to provide exceptional Health Care.
If you would like to work in a beautiful setting, be supported by an exceptional team of clinicians and administrative staff and have a work life balance, then The Clinic Surgery would appeal to you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Specification
Role Title
Salaried GP/Partner
Department or Location
Clinical
Salary Range
£
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills
Job Description
Essential
Undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face, telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing counselling and health education
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards and Read Codes
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required)
Adhering to practice policies and procedures
Ensuring adherence to GDPR and confidentiality requirements
Adhering to the practices Equality and Diversity Policy
GMC Registration with no restrictions
Currently on the national GP Register
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience of clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications
Clear and polite manner
Effective time management
An advocate for the practice
Evidence of CPD
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.
Desirable
Knowledge of the GMS contract (QAIF, Enhanced Services, QI Projects)
Minor surgery skills or other special interest
Experience of EMIS Web, WCCG
Welsh speaker
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Specification
Role Title
Salaried GP/Partner
Department or Location
Clinical
Salary Range
£
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills
Job Description
Essential
Undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face, telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing counselling and health education
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards and Read Codes
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required)
Adhering to practice policies and procedures
Ensuring adherence to GDPR and confidentiality requirements
Adhering to the practices Equality and Diversity Policy
GMC Registration with no restrictions
Currently on the national GP Register
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience of clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications
Clear and polite manner
Effective time management
An advocate for the practice
Evidence of CPD
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.
Desirable
Knowledge of the GMS contract (QAIF, Enhanced Services, QI Projects)
Minor surgery skills or other special interest
Experience of EMIS Web, WCCG
Welsh speaker
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Currently on the national GP Register
- Certificate in Prescribed experience
- BMA Membership
Desirable
- Holder of MRCGP
- Evidence of other specialist interest/development/training
Skills
Essential
- Team skills - ability to communicate with, support and motivate
- Self motivated, flexible and can meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise work but aware of own limitations
- Able to provide evidence based solutions to problems and issues
- Genuine commitment to improve quality in Primary Care
- Excellent oral, written skills and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the nGMS contract
Desirable
- Able to use initiative and innovation
- Facilitation skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Practice and working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working alone
Desirable
- Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation
- Experience of using electronic clinical patient records
- Experience of undertaking audit in General Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Currently on the national GP Register
- Certificate in Prescribed experience
- BMA Membership
Desirable
- Holder of MRCGP
- Evidence of other specialist interest/development/training
Skills
Essential
- Team skills - ability to communicate with, support and motivate
- Self motivated, flexible and can meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise work but aware of own limitations
- Able to provide evidence based solutions to problems and issues
- Genuine commitment to improve quality in Primary Care
- Excellent oral, written skills and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the nGMS contract
Desirable
- Able to use initiative and innovation
- Facilitation skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Practice and working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working alone
Desirable
- Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation
- Experience of using electronic clinical patient records
- Experience of undertaking audit in General Practice
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).