Job summary
Salary Available Upon Request
4 to 8 sessions a week
Hereford Road Surgery are excited to be offering the opportunity for a salaried GP to join our popular and friendly practice. We are looking for a GP to join our patient focused team for up to 8 sessions per week, could be split between 2 GPs.
We are a small, enthusiastic dispensing practice offering services to almost 5,200 patients in the beautiful market town of Abergavenny.
Main duties of the job
Clinical assessment, care and treatment of our patients
Associated medical administration including management of test results, referrals, and share of practice clinical administration
Support the delivery of care by clinical colleagues
Help the practice meet QOF goals
Assist with research needs
About us
We pride ourselves on our welcoming and professional approach from our whole team which includes 2 GP partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Treatment Room Nurse, 1 HCA, LHB Pharmacist, Diabetic Specialist Nurse, Midwife, St Davids Nurse, Drug Support Worker and onsite dispensary. This is all backed up by our efficient reception and admin team.
Main duties of the job
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the practice schedule, you will make yourself available to undertake a variety of duties. These include face to face consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, checking and signing prescriptions, and dealing with queries in a timely fashion.
Perform clinical examinations of patients to assess, diagnose and monitor conditions
Diagnose and treat various illnesses ailments
Liaise with other healthcare professionals e.g., midwives, pharmacists, health visitors, district nurses.
Contributing to QOF requirements and recording data appropriately.
Developing care plans for health related illnesses.
Screening patients for health education.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes.
Use of EMIS Web.
About us
The Surgery is situated conveniently near the centre of Abergavenny, adjacent to the market. There is adequate parking for twenty cars around the building including an accessible parking bay. There are currently three GP Partners, Dr Paul Maslin, Dr Maria Stone and Dr Mary Craig, they are supported by Dr Ruksha Bhadresha, Dr Sarah Williams and Dr Ruth Corbally. We offer a full general practice service and run specialist clinics for children and pregnant women, diabetes and asthma sufferers and for patients needing minor surgery. We also offer an on site dispensing service. At Hereford Road Surgery we aim to treat all our patients promptly, courteously and in complete confidence. The Surgery is staffed by a full complement of nurses, receptionists, dispensary and administrative personnel whose aim is to provide the best possible service in a friendly and efficient manner.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The post holder will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Clinical responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone 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
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
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
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible.
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary or generically, whenever this is clinically appropriate
In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life long learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice
Contributing to evaluation,audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read coding patient data
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Share workload of medical,insurance reports and other admin tasks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The post holder will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Clinical responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone 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
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
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
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible.
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary or generically, whenever this is clinically appropriate
In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life long learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice
Contributing to evaluation,audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read coding patient data
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Share workload of medical,insurance reports and other admin tasks.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
- Understanding of GMS contract requirements
- Good knowledge of chronic conditions management
Desirable
- Experience of working with EmisWeb
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Eligible to work in general practice in the NHS
- Registered on the medical performers list
- MBChB and MRCGP qualifications
Desirable
- Registered on the Wales medical performers list
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
- Understanding of GMS contract requirements
- Good knowledge of chronic conditions management
Desirable
- Experience of working with EmisWeb
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Eligible to work in general practice in the NHS
- Registered on the medical performers list
- MBChB and MRCGP qualifications
Desirable
- Registered on the Wales medical performers list
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
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).