About this role
Job summary Salaried GP Maternity Cover (Fixed Term)
4 sessions per week | Fixed term (maternity cover) | Ideal start October, sessions required from November
We are looking for a salaried GP to cover maternity leave on a fixed-term basis, working 4 sessions per week: Monday AM & PM, Wednesday AM & PM.
About usWe are a friendly, forward-thinking practice with a strong commitment to training and to delivering the best possible care to our diverse patient population. Our team includes 6 salaried GPs and 5 partners, working closely alongside a broad multidisciplinary clinical team.
About the role 4 sessions/week: Monday AM & PM, Wednesday AM & PM Fixed-term contract covering maternity leave Start date: October preferred, sessions needed from November Open to GPs with a specialist interest or a portfolio working pattern Suitable for GPs at any career stage, including newly qualified GPs and Fellowship GPs Mentorship available for any GP joining the team who would find this helpful What we are looking for
A GMC-registered GP with a licence to practise (or due to be qualified before the start date), who shares our values of inclusivity, proactivity, and delivering excellent patient care. Whether you are newly qualified, on a GP Fellowship, or an experienced GP looking for a portfolio-friendly fixed-term role, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract
Liaise with other health care professionals when required
Take an active role and contribute to weekly practice meetings
Attend any practice training sessions when not on leave e.g. annual Basic Life Support
Stay up to date with medical training in line with your Personal Development Plan
Contribute to the development and improvement of the practice
Take on Lead responsibilities in any agreed area of practice management and/or clinical management
Support and contribute to the development of practice clinical procedures and protocols - carrying out clinical audits as appropriate
Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and others
Accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system
Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient/practice relationship
Recognise the importance of your own health and wellbeing, seeking appropriate support when needed and managing your workload in a sustainable way
About us
Our team comprises of:
14 GP and nursing Consultation Rooms 11 GPs including 5 GP Partners Varying numbers of trainee GPs ST1, ST2 and ST3s 1 Prescribing Pharmacist 4 Nurses First Contact Practioner 1 Practice Business Manager 1 Deputy Practice Manager 10 admin and reception staff Social PrescriberMental Health NurseSubstance Misuse Nurse Practitioner
Job description Job responsibilities
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 and e-consult, telephone triage / consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, other paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003. Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983. Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register DBS clearance Have had an annual NHS appraisal Have medical indemnity insurance cover for the sessions required. Must be Emis proficient.
Desirable
Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields MRCGP or equivalent Additional professional interests
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 St John’s Way Medical Centre
Address 96 St. John's Way
London
N19 3RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stjohnsway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)