Fixed Term Salaried GPNHS

Job summary

We are offering an opportunity for a doctor to join our incredibly friendly team, in our purpose-built practice for 4 sessions a week. As a training practice we welcome new talent to be part of the vision we have for patient and staff wellbeing, through innovative cluster working, within a bespoke setting. We have a dedicated group of doctors for whom work life balance is crucial and who recognise and value the benefits of working in a friendly and diverse team.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role involve but are not limited to, patient consultations, physical examinations, and the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions. GPs play a pivotal role in chronic disease management, offering ongoing care and coordinating with specialists when necessary.

• Support from GP Assistant:work collaboratively with a GP Assistant (GPA) who will provide valuable assistance, allowing you to optimise your efficiency and effectiveness in patient care.
• Teaching opportunities:if training is your passion, we welcome trainers to get involved in teaching medical students and contribute to the education and training of the next generation of doctors.
• Dedicated admin sessions:enjoy the support of dedicated administration sessions, ensuring you can focus on delivering high-quality care to your patients.
• Competitive compensation:receive a generous remuneration of £12,491 per session per annum, ensuring your skills and expertise are recognised and rewarded.
• Holiday:30 annual leave days, plus bank holidays and addition of 2 extra NHS days pro-rata

Job description

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion this would include, but not be limited to, responsibility for providing services to the list of patients on the post-holder's list.

Supervision of allied health professionals such as Physician Associate, Paramedic, Pharmacist and Nurses.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Providing counselling and health education.

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

About us

Additional benefits

• Friendly team and supportive environment:join our welcoming team of healthcare professionals who collaborate with not just our team, but our community through our Collaborative Practice Initiative and Friends of Berrycroft charity.
• State-of-the-art facility:work in a new purpose-built centre equipped with modern amenities. Enjoy the convenience of an onsite cafe and childcare providers nearby.
• Free Parking:onsite parking and electric car charging ports available
• On-Site Discounts:our inhouse coffee shop, staff discount available
• NHS Pension:NHS contribution full pension in line with annual salary
• Blue Light Card Discounts:discounts available on thousands of brands and services
• Employee Forum:have your voice heard and collaborate with our wider team The team has also been instrumental in shaping our recognition framework and contributing valuable input on various initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):24-hour confidential helpline for all employees providing counselling, legal advice, and information. It is inclusive of employees immediate family members.