About this role
Job summary
White House Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic patient-centred Salaried GP to join our friendly and well-established team for 4 sessions per week. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive practice environment while benefiting from the wider resources, innovation and multidisciplinary expertise available through our Primary Care Network
Whether you are an experienced GP or newly qualified, we offer a welcoming environment where you can develop your clinical interests, build your portfolio and make a real difference to the local community
Main duties of the job
As a Salaried GP you will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing high-quality primary care services to our practice population while adhering to GMC standards of Good Medical Practice
The role includes
Remote and Face-to-Face consultationsManaging a varied and rewarding clinical workloadWorking collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teamSupporting and Mentoring other healthcare professionals where appropriateContributing to the ongoing development and success of the practiceOpportunities to pursue specialist interests
About us
White House Surgery is a friendly, well-established and patient-focused practice serving approximately 11,700 patient in the Folkestone Community. We pride ourselves in delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment for our staff.
Our team includes;
Experienced GPsAdvanced Nurse PractitionersPractice Nurses and Healthcare AssistantsWider ARRS team members
Job description Job responsibilities
Embrace the total triage model to undertake telephone, video and online consults with face-to-face appointments when required
Make Autonomous clinical decisions, including physical examinations, arranging investigations (e.g. bloods tests, scans) and referring to secondary care, community care or specialists
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
Effective management of long-term conditions
Process of administration in a timely manner, including referrals and other associated tasks
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Participate in clinical audits, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and significant event reviews to improve patient care standards, clinical governance and continuous improvement initiatives
Attend practice and clinical meetings working within a multidisciplinary team
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare and complete the re-validation process
Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development
The list is not exhaustive and many change from time to time
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Fully qualified General Practitioner with current GMC registration and a licence to practise. Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion). Evidence of completion of GP Specialty Training (CCT) or equivalent. Experience of working within UK General Practice. Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills. Ability to manage a varied caseload safely and effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues and external agencies. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Good understanding of current NHS General Practice, QOF, enhanced services and clinical governance. Competent in using electronic patient record systems (EMIS Web experience desirable). Commitment to continuous professional development, appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
Experience of telephone and digital triage. Interest or experience in managing long-term conditions. Participation in quality improvement projects, clinical audit or service development. Special clinical interests that complement existing practice services. Experience of supporting care home patients or community-based services. Knowledge of local primary care networks (and integrated working. Ability to contribute to practice meetings and the ongoing development of clinical services Total triage and same-day access models. eConsults online consultation systems. Care home medicine. Population health management and multidisciplinary working within a PCN
Qualifications Essential
GMC Registered MBBS or equivalent medical degree MRCGP Inclusion on the performers List MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership DBS Enhanced Check
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP 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 The White House Surgery
Address 1 Cheriton High Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.whitehousefolkestone.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)