Salaried GP with focus on Mental Health provision

Salaried GP with focus on Mental Health provision

We care for around 26,000 patients across St Leonards-on-Sea and Hastings. Youll work a structured clinical day with protected breaks, catch up slots and dedicated admin time, supported by regular clinical supervision and a friendly MDT.

Main duties of the job

Your week at a glance

15 minute appointments

Dedicated Mental Health sessions: up to 2 sessions a week (negotiable) to run MH reviews, complex case discussions and shared care follow up

No on call; home visits: Low

Protected CPD plus 5 days study leave pro rota

Indemnity included

System: EMIS Web

Admin support: Dedicated document, admin team

What you'll do Patient-facing

Provide comprehensive, patient centred GP care across acute, chronic and preventive needs

Consult in person or by telephone

Support patients with mental health needs, working with our multidisciplinary mental health team to ensure appropriate care & follow up

Participate in clinical decision making, triage, and referrals

Engage in quality improvement & clinical governance activities as part of our team ethos

Care/Nursing home ward rounds with support from Enhanced Care Team

Lead in primary care mental health: assessment, safety planning, brief interventions, step up/step down & shared care follow up with clear escalation pathways

Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences & joint reviews with MH colleagues

What you'll do Non patient facing

Clinical admin & governance: results handling, correspondence, documentation, audit, QI, and practice meetings.

About us

Package & support

Workload clarity: structured day with protected daily break, catch ups and admin time.

Development: regular clinical supervision, appraisal and study time; inclusive employer with strong safeguarding culture.

Benefits: £ per session (DOE) plus NHS pension; annual leave: 6 weeks plus 1 week study (pro ratio); indemnity & GMC fees paid.

What youll bring

Full, unrestricted GMC (GP Register) plus on the English National Performers List; strong communication and team ethos.

A passion for healthcare and evidence based, person centered care.

Interested?

Informal chat or visit welcome Steve Boxwell, Business Partner: .

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Job responsibilities

As a Salaried GP you will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. You will be responsible for face to face and telephone consultations with patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests for treatment and chronic disease management. You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You may also be required to complete home visits.

You will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. You will need to prioritise and triage the needs of the patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.

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Person Specification Qualifications

• MRCGP preferred for those completing their GP training before August 2007

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of clinical governance
• Able to work under pressure and within an ever changing environment
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good organisational skills
• Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity
• Manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Work confidently and accurately with data and information to present an accurate picture of analysis
• Use a methodical working approach and meet deadlines
• Be able to work under pressure and have clear systems/strategies in order to prioritise workload
• Knowledge of EMIS

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.