4-6 session Salaried GP

A salaried GP post at a university-based practice of five GPs and a wider team, for four to six sessions a week. The work centres on a caseload of registered and temporary patients: consultations, on-call duties, repeat prescribing, referrals and QoF targets. The practice is an established GP training practice open to both experienced and newly qualified doctors, and the post-holder can help shape new processes. GMC registration, Performers List inclusion and an enhanced DBS check are needed.

What the job involves

• Manage a caseload and meet a wide range of primary care health needs for registered and temporary patients
• Carry out surgery and telephone consultations, on-call duties and occasional visits per the agreed timetable
• Make autonomous clinical decisions on presenting problems, including undifferentiated and undiagnosed ones
• Prescribe in line with the practice formulary, generically where clinically appropriate
• Compile, check and sign acute and repeat prescriptions, including EPR sign-off
• Screen for disease risk factors and early signs of illness, and develop care plans
• Provide counselling and health education
• Admit and discharge patients to and from the caseload, and refer onward as appropriate
• Record clear, contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Complete medical reports, paperwork and correspondence in a timely way
• Contribute to QoF and to local or national initiatives the practice takes part in
• Contribute to audit, clinical standard setting, patient record development and Read-coding

What's required Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Registration & licences

• GMC registration
• Inclusion on the Performers List
• MPS, MDUS or MDDUS membership

Experience

• Experience working in a GP practice or on a GP training scheme

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical ability to work independently, seeking timely help from colleagues when appropriate
• Good communication at all levels, adjusting behaviour and language to the situation
• Establish good working relationships with the multidisciplinary team
• Organise information and time effectively in a planned way
• Participate in a peer support group
• Recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping strategies

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Nice to have

• Wide range of clinical experience

What's offered

• 6 weeks equivalent annual leave, plus bank holidays pro rata
• 1 week pro-rata CPD leave
• NHS Pension
• Modern purpose-built premises
• Relaxed working environment
• Good work/life balance