Salaried GP

Salaried GP post with Dewerstone Medical Group, working across its Budshead Medical Practice and Oakside Surgery sites. The work centres on general practice care under the GMS contract, covering consultations, duty doctor cover and home visits, alongside clinical record-keeping and audit. Sessions are up to eight a week, with cross-working between both sites and the group's Acute Care Hub, and scope to develop a clinical special interest. Newly qualified and experienced GPs are both considered, with mentorship available if needed.

What the job involves

• Provide primary and continuing medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract
• Carry out consultations, duty doctor cover and home visits under the practice rota
• Assess patients with regard to physical, psychological and social factors, and diagnose and treat illness and injury
• Request and interpret tests, prescribe treatment, medication and vaccinations, and monitor and change treatment
• Refer patients to specialists or other practitioners in a timely manner
• Contribute to delivering patient services in line with ICB requirements
• Complete clinical administration and record patient information accurately on the clinical system
• Carry out clinical audits
• Complete reports for solicitors, insurers and other third parties
• Support the nursing team during minor illness clinics
• Promote health education with other health care professionals
• Contribute to practice meetings and work effectively as a team member

Qualifications

• Current full GMC registration
• Inclusion in the GMC GP register
• Evidence of post-registration training
• Evidence of CPD, further education and professional updating
• Commitment to developing professional practice and skill

Experience

• Experience of health promotion
• Experience of clinical audit and implementing change
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Awareness of current primary care initiatives

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills and ability to adapt to GP clinical systems

Other

• Awareness of the importance of continuing professional development

Nice to have

• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners
• Use of the SystmOne clinical system

What's offered

• Enhanced remuneration for special interests or additional responsibilities
• Comprehensive support, including mentorship if required
• Potential future partnership opportunities
• Salary commensurate with experience