GP Partner

Chacewater and Devoran Surgeries

Truro

Salary

—

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

GP Partner (5 sessions) Central Cornwall | High-performing, supportive practice Chacewater & Devoran Surgeries are looking for a GP Partner (5 sessions) to join our friendly, stable team from September. We are a well-established, dispensing practice (2 sites) with 4 partners and 1 salaried GP, serving ~7,000 patients in a beautiful semi-rural setting near Truro and Falmouth.

To provide medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care. The successful candidate will help provide effective management of the practice, leading by example and maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship with fellow partners and our practice team.

Why join us? Consistently outstanding patient survey results 1st in the county, top 100 nationally Good CQC rating and high QOF achievement Strong focus on continuity of care and patient access 15-minute appointments and working within BMA safe limits Supportive, collaborative team culture Training practice (GP registrars & medical students) Excellent partner earnings with a modest buy-in Growing list size and a well-organised dispensing model Active member of Coastal PCN with strong local links Enjoy an exceptional worklife balance, with easy access to Cornwalls north coast beaches, sailing waters, and vibrant local towns. Interested? For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Neil Stevens (Practice Manager) or Debbie Berryman (Deputy Practice Manager). Come and see what your future could look like with us

Person specification

Essential

Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to discuss cases to clinical colleagues
Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
Assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditions
Understanding of the safeguarding adults and children
Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
Experience of medicines management
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with robust problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Polite and confident
Motivated, forward thinker
Effectively utilise resources
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Minimum of two years as either a salaried GP or post-graduation for a non GP partner
A good understanding of the primary care contract
Good understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced services
Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Partake in financial management decisions/meetings
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Occupational Health clearance
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role
Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
Qualified GP
MRCGP
Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Desirable

Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Experience of medicines management
Experience of ICS initiatives
An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Project lead as required with PCN, CQC, ICS/ICB and QOF