Salaried General Practitioner

Tower House Practice is a 9 Doctor GMS training practice with a fantastic opportunity for a Salaried GP to join our existing team in the old town of Runcorn. The post is for a fixed term contract for 12 months. We are a high achieving Practice in a compact urban area with a fully integrated team working from a large health centre. We offer a great working environment with a fantastic support team of staff. We are a part of Runcorn Primary Care Network and GP Health Connect Federation. List size of 13063 patients. We are looking for a salaried GP to work 5 sessions per week to provide patients of the practice all necessary and appropriate general medical services of the type usually provided by general medical practitioners. This will be as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Requirements: Full registration with the GMC Membership of a Medical Defence organization Vocational training certificate or equivalent Currently on performers list or valid to be registered if newly qualified UK driving licence Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) Enhanced DBS Commitment to good quality healthcare and ability to work within a team.

Consultations and where appropriate, physical examinations for the purpose of identifying or reducing the risk of disease or injury. The doctor must be available at agreed times during the agreed sessions per week for surgery consultations and telephone advice. Consultation is all face to face in the surgery. The doctor will be expected to carry out a fair share of the home visits on days worked. Advice to patients concerning general health, and the significance of diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption and drug misuse. Arranging vaccination or immunization against infectious diseases in accordance with national guidelines and policies. Referral where appropriate for the provision of any other services under the NHS Act.Referral to other agencies e.g. Social Services where appropriate. Contraceptive Services Maternity Medical Services Other clinics according to the interests of the post-holder. Hold a personal list of registered patients to maintain continuity of care. Opportunity to be involved in extended access clinics. Be involved in care home LES in supporting our care home residents on a rotational basis On-call commitments on pro-rata basis Participate in practice educational meetings, mandatory training requirements and maintain CPD for annual appraisal and revalidation