Salaried General Practitioner

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

A key member of the team working in General Practice, the GP will manage a caseload, dealing with a wide range of presenting health care needs in a primary care setting. The post-holder will work with clinical colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care are provided for all registered and temporary patients. The post-holder will also contribute to planning and decision-making as part of the wider practice team.

Main duties of the job

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care including:

1. Making professionally autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred internally within the Practice.
2. Assessing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems to determine their healthcare needs.
3. Consulting with patients in the surgery, at home visits, and via telephone or online mechanisms as agreed within the practice.
4. Undertaking triage calls and visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, and dealing with queries, paperwork, and correspondence promptly.
5. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
6. Developing care plans in collaboration with patients, following current practice protocols.
7. Providing counselling and health education as needed.
8. Managing patient caseloads by admitting or discharging patients and referring them to other care providers appropriately.
9. Complying with clinical governance and practice policies and protocols.
10. Establishing systems to manage common chronic conditions.
11. Completing administrative duties related to clinical and non-clinical aspects of service delivery.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. If you have concerns about potential barriers related to sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief, or disability, please contact the Trust's Recruitment team as detailed in the advert. We will seek to resolve these issues wherever possible.

We are open to discussing flexible working options, which can be arranged during the interview process.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Newly qualified (within 2 years) GP with GMC registration
• Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Trained through the General Practice Vocational Training Scheme
• Eligible to be on a medical performers list
• Enhanced CRB check
• UK driving licence
• Current CPR certificate
• UK work permit (if required)
• Successfully completed General Practice Specialist Training
• Experience in hospital posts
• Knowledge of clinical and information governance
• Self-audit and reflection skills
• Organised, efficient record keeping
• Good time management and ability to work under pressure
• Evidence of self-directed learning
• Understanding of core values of general practice
• Knowledge of current issues in general practice
• Counselling and feedback skills
• Teamworking and collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain patient trust and confidence
• Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate
• Ability to develop effective multidisciplinary relationships
• Flexibility in working arrangements
• Recognition of personal limitations and acting accordingly
• Willingness to learn and problem-solve daily
• Understanding of confidentiality principles
• Ability to travel between locations
• Understanding of equality and diversity principles
• Commitment to health promotion and addressing inequalities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants will need to submit to a DBS check to assess any criminal convictions.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust