About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive practice team. This is an exciting opportunity for a GP looking for a flexible role within a well-established practice, with the opportunity to work 4-6 sessions per week.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care to our registered patient population, working collaboratively with our clinical and administrative teams.
We are looking for a GP who is committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care and who will contribute positively to the ongoing development of our practice.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population.Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of clinical presentations.Work within our practice triage system, ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician or service.Manage acute and chronic conditions, including appropriate treatment, investigation, referral and follow-up.Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with current guidance.Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.Contribute to clinical governance, audit, safeguarding and quality improvement.Participate in practice meetings and support the ongoing development of the practice.
About us
Longbarn Lane Surgery is a friendly and well-established GP practice based in Reading, providing comprehensive NHS primary care to our local patient population.
We have a supportive multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, a Clinical Pharmacist, Paramedic Practitioner, First Contact Physiotherapist and Social Prescriber.
The practice has a triage-led appointment system, with patient requests reviewed by a GP or senior clinician and directed to the most appropriate clinician or service. This allows the practice to make effective use of the wider multidisciplinary team while ensuring patients receive appropriate GP care when required.
We offer a broad range of primary care services, including chronic disease management, family planning and contraception, child health surveillance and minor surgery. The practice is also a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice.
We are looking for a GP who will work collaboratively with our team and contribute to providing safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Longbarn Lane Surgery is seeking a committed GP to join our friendly and supportive team, working 46 sessions per week.
The successful candidate will:
Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face and telephone consultations.Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.Work within our triage-led system, ensuring patients receive care from the most appropriate clinician.Prescribe safely and make appropriate referrals and investigations.Maintain accurate clinical records and review results and correspondence.Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team.Participate in clinical governance, safeguarding, audit and practice development.Maintain professional standards in line with GMC and NHS requirements.We are looking for a GP who is enthusiastic, collaborative and committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise. Inclusion on the GMC GP Register. MRCGP or equivalent. Evidence of appropriate postgraduate GP training.
Desirable
Additional postgraduate qualifications or relevant clinical qualifications. Additional training or qualifications relevant to primary care.
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 Longbarn Lane Surgery
Address 22 Longbarn
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 7SZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.longbarnlanesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)