About this role
Job summary
Is work-life balance important to you? Come and join our well-established and friendly practice.
This position is ideal for a hardworking team-oriented GP who values work-life balance and who is considering becoming a partner in the near future but may find the prospect slightly daunting and would like support. Doctors who have previously been partners are also welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Our appointments are a minimum 15 min and we do a mixture of telephone, onsite and online consultations.
In general, undertaking all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in primary care;
Duty rota, QOF and targets work, shared by all doctors on a pro-rata basis.
Medical reports and admin, supported by the wider team.
Attendance at MDT, Doctor and Practice meetings is part of regular duties.
About us
Ash Surgery is a semi-rural practice at the heart of Ash Village, which is nestled among the farms and apple orchards in the East Kent countryside. We are close to the beautiful East Kent coast boasting numerous Blue Flag beaches and the vibrant university city of Canterbury.
The Village of Ash has both private and state primary schools with good access to excellent both private and state secondary schools nearby.
Ash Surgery consists of a clinical team of 4 doctors, ANP, PP, 2 nurses 2 HCAs and a pharmacy technician. As part of a wider NHS, within the surgery, we provide physio, midwife, health advisor, smoking cessation advisor and care co-ordinator services. We have access to a dedicated home visiting team. Our multi skilled and supportive admin team assists the clinicians.
Our building is free hold purpose built and owned by partnership.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a salaried GP with the view to partnership and willparticipate in the main duties associated with a GP in primary care.
The benefits of the position include:
Flexible/negotiable hours
Supportive team-working ethos, regular catch-ups, meetings and discussions with colleagues during breaks
Very low home visiting rates
Opportunities to explore special interests
Free parking onsite
Full indemnity cover paid for
NHS pension
Flexible working
6 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Completed GP training Full GMC registration, MBChB or equivalent. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Desirable
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in primary care. Experience of working in GP Practice
Desirable
One long-term condition special interest.
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 Ash Surgery
Address Ash Surgery
Chilton Place
Ash
Canterbury
Kent
CT3 2HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://ashsurgery.nhs.uk/# (Opens in a new tab)