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About the role

Hanham Health is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our supportive, forward-thinking and innovative clinical team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract (offering 4-6 sessions). We welcome applications from newly qualified GPs, experienced Salaried GPs, GPs returning to practice and those seeking a portfolio career. As General Practice continues to evolve, Hanham Health is investing in new models of care that prioritise both patient outcomes and staff wellbeing. We actively support safe working principles and continually develop systems and processes that enable clinicians to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

The successful candidate will:

Deliver face-to-face and telephone consultations. Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across the full spectrum of General Practice. Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate. Process workflow and clinical correspondence efficiently. Review and authorise prescriptions and medication queries. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues. Contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance activities. Support achievement of QOF and other quality standards. Participate in practice meetings, education sessions and service development initiatives. Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records.

Hanham Health is a large, successful training practice serving approximately 28,000 patients across four sites located in Hanham, Oldland Common, Almondsbury and Pilning. We pride ourselves on being a practice where people enjoy coming to work. We have developed a strong family ethos and positive team culture where collaboration, learning and mutual support are central to everything we do. Our clinicians are supported by well-developed systems, modern digital solutions and experienced administrative teams, enabling them to focus on patient care.

Person specification

Essential

Knowledge of NHS General Practice and current primary care issues.
Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
Knowledge of GMC Good Medical Practice standards.
Understanding of clinical governance, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
Understanding of information governance and confidentiality requirements.
Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within healthcare.
MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion prior to commencement).
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, CEGPR, or equivalent qualification recognised for UK General Practice.
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with patients, colleagues and external agencies.
Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Good organisational and time-management skills.
Competent IT and digital consultation skills.
Ability to contribute positively to service development and change.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Experience of working in General Practice or successful completion of GP Specialty Training.
Experience of assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
Experience of managing clinical workload effectively and safely.
Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Desirable

Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
Knowledge of Primary Care Networks and integrated care working.
Knowledge of population health and preventative care approaches.
MRCGP.
Postgraduate qualification relevant to Primary Care.
Additional qualifications or accreditation in a specialist clinical area.
Educational, leadership or management qualifications.
Evidence of teaching, training or mentoring experience.

Salaried GP (Maternity Cover)

About the role

Person specification