General PracticePermanent

Salaried GP

Buxted Medical Centre

Buxted

Salary

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Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

4 weeks ago

About the role

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking GP surgery working across three sites, two of which operate dispensaries serving our local population. General practice can be busy and demanding, so team morale and a positive, supportive, and well-organised working environment are central to what we aim to provide for our salaried GPs and wider team. We are seeking one or more Salaried GPs who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with colleagues, and wish to be part of a well-run practice focused on achieving positive outcomes for our patients. Our practice mission statement is to place patients at the heart of all we do, recognising that every patient matters. We aim to deliver a consistently good service and to foster a workplace where all members of the team feel proud of where they work.

As a practice, we are continuing to expand our clinical and support teams, strengthening our workforce to increase appointment capacity and build greater resilience across the organisation. We are committed to supporting a healthy worklife balance, recognising that while occasional stressful days are unavoidable in general practice, they should not be the accepted norm.

Salaried GP

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The delivery of highly effective medical care to our patients The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance Effective management of long-term conditions On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

We are ideally located 40 minutes from the coast and within easy reach of the South Downs and Ashdown Forest, offering a balance between work and quality of life. We care for approximately 15,500 patients across three sites. Our main surgery is based in Buxted, with branch surgeries in Horam and East Hoathly. The practice is supported by three GP partners and six salaried GPs, alongside a large and diverse multidisciplinary team. To support our GPs and improve patient access, we have a well-established Urgent Care Team, as well as dedicated Mental Health and Social Care Navigation roles, helping to manage a wide range of patient needs and appropriately divert workload away from GPs. We are also supported by a pharmacist and pharmacy technicians, who play a key role in medication reviews, drug monitoring, and medicines optimisation. We are a training and dispensing practice and a member of the Greater Wealden Primary Care Network, part of the Sussex Integrated Care Board. We work collaboratively within the PCN and wider system to continuously develop our services and support our population. For salaried GPs, we offer a stable, well-supported working environment with experienced colleagues, opportunities for professional development, and an emphasis on teamwork and sustainable workloads.

Overall, we are a team of around 90 staff, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and forward-looking working environment.

Person specification

Essential

Qualified GP
MRCGP
Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Full GMC Registration
National Performers List registration
Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Effectively utilises resources
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Project lead as required with CQC, CCG and QOF
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of continued professional development
Experience of QOF and clinical audit
General understanding of the GMS contract
EMIS user skills
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem solving & analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

Experience of medicines management
Experience of CCG initiatives