About this role
Job summary
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a GP to join our forward thinking friendly GP Practice. Our Practice cares for approximately 4500 patients who are central to all we do. This position is for 4 sessions per week (Thursday and Friday). If you feel that you are suited to this position then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Team, you will manage a case load, dealing with a wide range of presenting health care needs in a primary care setting. You will work with clinical colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care are provided for all registered and temporary patients. You will also contribute to planning and decision making as a part of the wider practice team. Telephone and face to face appointments Home visits On call cover Review of lab results, referrals, EPS Engaging in QOF and meeting clinical governance targets
About us
The practice is a small but highly committed and driven organisation. It recognises the importance of population health management and is committed to working effectively within this approach. The practice also acknowledges the value of the expanding primary care workforce and the important role that newly emerging professional groups play in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The practice is committed to moving away from traditional models of care and embracing new ways of working, ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional to receive timely support, advice, and treatment. This approach is particularly relevant in the area of medicines optimisation, where significant improvements in patient outcomes, safety, and efficiency can be achieved through strong pharmacist leadership and integration within the Primary Care Network's strategies for medication management.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients.
Clinical responsibilities:
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
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
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
Providing counselling and health education
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCGP
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years experience working in General Practice - Post CTT
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 Berwick Surgery
Address 17 Berwick Road
Rainham
Essex
RM13 9QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berwicksurgeryrainham.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)