General Practitioner

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS FOR 4 CLINICAL SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY. THESE DAYS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF NOT AVAILABLE TO WORK WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY'S

We are seeking to recruit a part time General Practitioner to join the team at Ilex View medical practice. We provide primary care to over 10'000 patients in Rossendale.

You will be joining an established multidisciplinary team who take great pride in their work and seek to deliver the best possible care for our patients.

We welcome applications from newly qualified or experienced GPs.

Main duties of the job

• You will undertake a variety of duties including: face-to-face, video and telephone consultations, home visits, prescriptions preparation and associated queries, paperwork and correspondence
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in regards to presenting problems, whether self-referred or from other colleagues within the organisation
• Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Develop care plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols
• Provide counselling and health education
• Admit or discharge patients to/from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate
• Record clear contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collect data for audit purposes
• Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
• Prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary as clinically appropriate

About us

You will undertake a valuable, respected role at Ilex View MedicalPractice. We put patient care at the core of our Practice services.

You will be responsible for the delivery of GP care to a diverse practice population. Supported by an experienced team, you will deliver exceptional patient care. You will make and act on assessment of a patient's needs.

You will work collaboratively with the Practice team to meet the needs of patients by providing safe, personal, quality based care.

You will be part of an on-call rota.

You will support the delivery of policy and provide GP leadership, supporting and supervising junior clinical colleagues as appropriate.

You will use your judgement, resourcefulness and common sense and demonstrate flexibility when required.

In return, we will give you a friendly, supportive environment to work in. An environment that encourages development, training and career progression, that promotes a team ethos and rewards and recognises you for the value you bring to the role.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all patients.

Person Specification Knowledge and skills

• Confident and competent in using EMIS.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Calm under pressure.
• Reliable and consistent timekeeping skills.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving and service improvement.
• Knowledge of local referral pathways.

Qualifications

• Current GMC Registration.
• Inclusion on the Performers List.
• Accredited as a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)

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.