Salaried GP (ARRS Funded)

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Stockton-on-Tees

Salary

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Posted

5 days ago

About the role

The Dovecot Surgery is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to become part of our dedicated clinical team. We are seeking a GP who shares our passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and who values working within a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice environment. Serving approximately 4,000 patients, The Dovecot Surgery is proud to provide accessible, personalised healthcare to our local community while maintaining a positive and collaborative workplace culture for all staff.

The successful candidate will: Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our patients Deliver routine GP consultations and associated clinical administration Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Participate in clinical meetings and practice development initiatives Support teaching and learning within the practice where appropriate Contribute positively to the continued growth and success of the practice

At Hartlepool and Stockton Health GP Federation our guiding aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Relationships are key to everything we do and by working with our practice members and their Primary Care Networks, as well as other local partners, we strive to provide excellent services that help people to live their best lives. As part of this support, we are hosting this job advert on behalf one of our member practices, The Dovecot Surgery. At The Dovecot Surgery, we are committed to delivering excellent care while supporting the wellbeing and development of our team. We offer:

Person specification

Essential

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).
Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
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 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 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.
Full GMC registration.
Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation.
Conforms to the National Performers List - England and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service - Performers Lists England Regulations 2013.
Appropriate defence indemnity.
Evidence of current validation.
Evidence of last appraisal.
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent 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.
Polite and confident.
Motivated, forward thinker.

Desirable

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