General Practice

Salaried GP

Fremington Medical Centre

Barnstaple

Salary

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Posted

4 weeks ago

About the role

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed GP to join our friendly, well established training Practice based in Fremington, North Devon. We currently have 6 clinical Partners (5 GPs and 1 ANP), and an experienced multi-disciplinary team that look after a patient population of approximately 7,900. We are keen to offer a flexible working environment that promotes a good work/life balance and are looking for a 6 session a week salaried GP. (Some of these sessions will be covered via the GP ARRS funding).

Main purpose of the role: Fremington Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care within a modern general practice environment.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services to our registered and temporary patients while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to maintain the highest standards of clinical care and patient experience The post-holder will undertake a wide range of clinical and administrative responsibilities associated with general practice.

We currently have 6 clinical Partners (5 GPs and 1 ANP), and an experienced multi-disciplinary team that look after a patient population of approximately 7,900. Why work for us? Family feel practice Modern, purpose-built premises that have recently undergone renovation Regular team building activities/treats for the teams CQC rated Good Five forward thinking and proactive GPs Two experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners A dedicated and experienced Practice Nursing Team Proactive and forward-thinking management team GP Triage Practice Document workflow via Anima Use of Heidi Health A compliment of Medical Students and Student Nurses A well regarding Training Practice with F2s and Registrars (Currently 2 Registrars and 2 F2s) Use of AccuRx for patient communication High QOF Achiever Partner owned Property TPP SystmOne 6 weeks Annual leave and one weeks study leave (pro rata) Indemnity (above the Crown Scheme) related to your salaried role paid for by the Practice Member Practice of the Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network which the Practice has the provision of extended staff roles of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physios, Paramedics, Nurse Specialists, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration
Performers List registration in England
Conforms to the National Performers List and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service (Performers Lists) (England)
Regulations 2013.
Evidence of current validation
Evidence of last appraisal
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Qualified GP
MRCGP
Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at start date
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
Good MS Office and TPP Systm one
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 refer to GP 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
Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions
Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of providing home visits
Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
General understanding of the primary care contract
Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
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
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
Polite and confident
Motivated, forward thinker

Desirable

Experience of medicines management
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Effectively utilise resources