General PracticePermanent

Salaried GP

Queens Avenue Surgery

Dorchester

Salary

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Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

Queens Avenue Surgery, Dorchester, is a long established and respected practice with over 8700 patients. We are looking for a Salaried GP who takes pride in their work and would like to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our patients. This vacancy is for 6 sessions a week, working a Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We are located in a beautiful Victorian building in the County Town of Dorchester, close to Dorset County Hospital and near to stunning countryside and the breathtaking Jurassic Coast.

We offer a friendly and very supportive atmosphere to work in despite the challenges of primary care. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have been able to address the work life balance with a full complement of doctors and a wonderful team to support them. We are a very social bunch, and the successful candidate will be invited to attend our annual skittles challenge (no skill required), our Summer Barbeque and Christmas Party. You would be part of a GP team consisting of 6 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs (this role) and 2 GP Registrars. We also have a multidisciplinary and loyal clinical and administration team, some of whom have been with us for 20+ years. We have Nurse led chronic disease management supported by 2 HCAs.

Salaried GP

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To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary practice and PCN team.

Queens Avenue Surgery is committed to providing a high standard of care through a patient-centred and holistic approach to primary healthcare. We strive to ensure our patients know their GP and that our GPs know their patients, building strong, lasting relationships that support continuity of care.

We uphold the highest clinical standards and use the most effective methods to enhance patient care, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for all our patients. Our medical advice is grounded in the latest evidence, helping patients make informed decisions to achieve better health outcomes.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration
National Performers List registration (England)
Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
Evidence of current validation
Evidence of last appraisal
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Qualified GP
MRCGP
Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of continued professional development
Experience of QOF and clinical audit
General understanding of the primary care contract
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
SystmOne user skills
Effective time management (planning and organising)

Desirable

Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
Experience of medicines management
Experience of ICB initiatives