About this role
Job summary
Our Branston & Heighington family Practice is a well-established practice with around 5000 patients located in Lincolnshire. We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our close knit team.
You will work autonomously alongside our welcoming and supportive Nursing and Administration team.
This an an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your GP experience.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the General Practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Perform clinical examinations of patients to assess, diagnose and monitor conditions Carry out patient consultations at home and within the surgery Monitor patients' conditions and wellbeing Carry out clinical examinations Diagnose and treat various illnesses/ailments Carry out minor surgery where required Take part in practice management and administration Liaise with other healthcare professionals (e.g., midwives, pharmacists, health visitors and psychiatrists) as part of multidisciplinary teams
About us
Welcome to Branston & Heighington Family Practice. We are a friendly family practice serving the healthcare needs of our 5,000 patients from the surrounding villages.
Branston & Heighington is under new management. However, the same exceptional services are still being offered to our patients.
We are also members of NHS Lincolnshire CCG, Lincoln South Federation and the Lincoln South Primary Care Networks.
The Practice has been established in the village for over 30 years in our purpose built surgery. The surgery unfortunately does not have its own car park but the Co-op next door allow patients to park there.
We have disabled access to the surgery and a disabled patient toilet.
Our team of Clinicians and Administration have a philosophy of ensuring that our Patients receive the best healthcare we can provide with the resources available to us.
We are continually expanding our practice and strive to provide excellent healthcare, whilst meeting the needs of each individual patient.
We are committed to innovating and developing our service to meet these specific goals.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the General Practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Perform clinical examinations of patients to assess, diagnose and monitor conditions Carry out patient consultations at home and within the surgery Monitor patients' conditions and wellbeing Carry out clinical examinations Diagnose and treat various illnesses/ailments Carry out minor surgery where required Take part in practice management and administration Liaise with other healthcare professionals (e.g., midwives, pharmacists, health visitors and psychiatrists) as part of multidisciplinary teams What we are looking for in a General Practitioner;
Member of the GMC Register Experience of working in a primary care and urgent care environment is essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written, verbal & particularly listening Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary care presentations
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience working in a GP setting
Qualifications Essential
Member of the GMC Register Experience of working in a primary care and urgent care environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written, verbal & particularly listening Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary care presentations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Branston & Heighington Family Practice
Address The Surgery
Station Road
Branston
LN4 1LH
Employer's website https://www.branstonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)