General Practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner to join our healthcare team on a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients ensuring high standards of patient safety and well-being.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct thorough patient consultations to assess health conditions and medical histories (face-to face, including home visits and telephone)
• Diagnose a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses using clinical expertise and diagnostic tools
• Prescribe medications and administer treatments in accordance with current guidelines
• Develop personalised care plans, including referrals to specialists whenneccessary
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical audits, and specialists when necessary
• Contribute to prescribing safety, referral management, and QOF achievement
• Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention and management strategies
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with organisational standards on SystmOne

About us

Westcroft Health Centre hosts a wonderful team of 6 doctors and 3 Nurse Practitioners on a Part-Time or Full-Time basis.

We are a very friendly and supportive training practice. We believe it is very important to achieve a good work life balance, and to maintain a good feeling of job satisfaction. Unfortunately, this has become a worsening challenge in the current climate across the NHS, so to address this, we actively look into ensuring that our team is not over-burdened by these pressures and that your hard work is appreciated.

We believe strongly in team support, and as such all stuff both clinical and non-clinical are very approachable.

Job responsibilities

Hours - 4 session over 2 days a week (must be able to work on a Friday)

Salary - £11,000 Per Session

Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List ( or eligible)

Experience

• Proven experience as a General Practitioner or similar role within a clinical setting. Experience with patient care across diverse populations. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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.