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About the role

At The Dovecot and Densham Surgeries, our mission is to deliver the highest standard of compassionate, patient-centred care by working together as a unified team. We are two small, friendly, independent practices, based in the same building, on the same floor, we are highly supportive and understand the importance of a good work/life balance with an open-door ethos. Whilst we are hardworking, we have informal catch-up coffee meetings, and peer support. Our whole team across both practices comprises of: Four GP Partners, one salaried GP, five GP Registrars, five Nursing Team members. We have sixteen Support Staff, along with a Practice & Deputy Manager. We have the support of a Practice Pharmacist, via the PCN, who works on site. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment, promoting health and well-being, and ensuring every patient feels valued and heard. Through collaboration, continuous improvement, and respect for individual needs, we aim to provide accessible, innovative, and comprehensive healthcare to our community. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. We provide front-line NHS services in Stockton and surrounding areas, to approximately 8.000 patients. We aim to make a lasting positive difference to the quality of care people receive and to support people to be healthier, happier and in control at every stage of their journey.

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate GP to join our friendly, patient-centred team. The role is to undertake duties governed by the GMS contract and Objectives of Direct and Local Enhanced Services including: Face to face and telephone consultations. Patient Home visits and Nursing Home visits. Checking and signing repeat prescriptions. Administration - dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/private, task, emails and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner. Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate.

Person specification

Essential

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.
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.
Qualified GP
MRCGP
Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
Certificate of Completion (CCT)
Full GMC registration.
Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation.
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.
Scotland Post CCT Performers List
Wales All Wales Medical Performers List and All Wales Locum Register
Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List (PMPL)
Appropriate defence indemnity.
Evidence of current validation.
Evidence of last appraisal.
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
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.
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.

Desirable

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.
An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.

Salaried GP (ARRS funded)

About the role

Person specification