General PracticePermanent

Salaried GP

Middle Chare Medical Group

Chester le Street

Salary

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Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

A training practice both GP training and medical students A mixture of salaried GPs and partners Excellent Nursing team who all take part in chronic disease management 3 Advance Nurse Practitioners The pharmacist and pharmacy technician deal with queries, putting on medications from discharge summaries and structured medication reviews Access to ARRS staff who are appointed by the PCN such as mental health practitioners, care co-ordinator, first contact physio and a dietician in addition to in house based Care Coordinators Approx 9,500 patients EMIS and AccuRx Situated in a market town with excellent links for commuting as it is on the London to Edinburgh Railway line and on the A1M. There is also international cricket at the Riverside Cricket Ground. Branch site is situated in a small village called Rickleton in Washington Both Chester le street practices are less than 30 minutes away from Newcastle, Durham City and Sunderland and within easy reach of the coast and spectacular countryside Research Active Multi site Good relationships with neighbouring practices CQC rating Good Close working relationship with nearby practices

Salaried GP

Middle Chare Medical Group

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The post holder will be expected to undertake all of the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in primary care. The post holder will also form a close working relationship with the practice/services where you they are providing primary care services. A high degree of flexibility will be required along with willingness to adapt to fluctuations in practice workload and adaptable to the day to day demands of a busy general practice.

The post holder will undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, resolving medication queries and completion of paperwork and correspondence.

Due to changes within the organisation we are looking for another GP to join our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our team. We would encouage an informal chat or visit, so please contact Rebecca Hutchinson - Practice Manager 0191 5947654

Person specification

Essential

A vocationally trained and accredited GP MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training Inclusion on Performers List
A good knowledge of and interest in general practice and primary care Strong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems (EMIS WEB). Experience in using the Microsoft suite of programmes Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care case load A good understanding of primary care contracting requirements Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) Strong attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals Progressive and forward-thinking attitude

Desirable

Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing Primary Care Experience of supporting service change Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives