About this role
Job summary
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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic GP to work 4-8 sessions per week in our friendly town-based surgery in Horsham, West Sussex.
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced GP we would like to invite you to apply to the practice. If you would like an informal tour with the Practice Manager, or chat with one of the partners, please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
Our patient demographic is mixed but weighted to working age patients leading to an interesting chronic disease workload and screening activity. We have a highly organised and skilled administration team who effectively signpost patients to other services and have an embedded workflow management system to reduce the administrative burden on GPs.
About us
Horsham is situated within easy reach of Gatwick and London, making it an ideal place to live and work. We are a mere 12-minute walk from Horsham Train Station, and right next door to Horsham Park; 60 acres of green space with educational & sensory gardens, tennis courts, skate park, orienteering & a cafe. Perfect for a lunch break away from the desk.
Two established GP PartnersEight Salaried GPsMember of Horsham Collaborative Primary Care Network and the wider Horsham NeighbourhoodCQC rated Good with consistently high QOF achievementTraining practice with a strong emphasis on development and learningSystmOne clinical system and SystmConnect Total TriageSurgery Intellect AVT scribe for consultationsInnovative team culture and a forward thinking practiceSupport from experienced ARRS PCN staffLovely working environment including dedicated coffee times for clinical staffFree on-site parking
Job description Job responsibilities
Sessions will include patient contact appointments, share of visits (where the Paramedic is unable to attend), administration (referrals, letters, blood results enquiries and any other documentation as required by and expected of a General Practitioner.
The session duration will average 4 hours 10 minutes. Full time is equivalent to 8 sessions.Morning clinics commence at 08:30 and conclude at 11:30.Afternoon clinics commence at 15:00 and conclude at 17:30.Morning and afternoon sessions are usually between 9 to 15 appointments each, plus home visits.Home visits are driven by demand and a fair share distribution of up to 2 per day.Face to face appointments are 15 minutes in duration.Telephone appointments are 10 minutes in duration.You will be expected to do one Triage GP session per week. When Triage GP, afternoon clinics will conclude at 18:30.Extra Triage GP sessions may be requested to cover leave requirements. We aim to give a minimum of two weeks notice where possible.You will have a named patient list.The list will be calculated on a pro rata basis relating to the number of weekly sessions worked.You will be expected to attend clinical and organisational meetings when required, plus attendance of in-house and external training provided by the PCN and ICB.
Person Specification
Skills & Qualities Essential
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills * Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues, as well as health and social policy * Competent in the use of GP clinical IT systems * Competent in the use of general IT systems, internet and office software such as Outlook * Ability to listen and empathise * Good time management
Qualifications Essential
* Current GMC registration * Currently on Performer's List * Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
Desirable
* Clinical Supervisor or Educational Supervisor
Experience Essential
* Experience of working in General Practice
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 Courtyard Surgery
Address London Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1AT
Employer's website https://www.courtyardsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)