About this role
Job summary
The Drayton Surgery is seeking a Salaried GP to join our friendly and growing team for 4-6 sessions per week.
We are a large, well-established practice with a patient list of almost 24,500 patients, serving a diverse population across north Portsmouth. As a practice, we aim to provide safe, modern, patient-centred care whilst creating a working environment where clinicians feel supported, valued and able to enjoy their work.
If you are looking for a practice where teamwork genuinely matters, where clinical development is encouraged, and where work-life balance is more than just a phrase in a job advert, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join The Drayton Surgery?
You will be joining a highly experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team comprising:
5 GP Partners8 Salaried GPs12 Advanced Nurse Practitioners7 Practice Nurses4 Healthcare Support Workers3 Phlebotomists
Alongside this, we benefit from a wide range of additional roles through our PCN including Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Mental Health Facilitators, Cancer Care Coordinators and Care Coordinators.
We believe that general practice works best when clinicians are supported by strong teams, allowing everyone to work at the top of their licence and focus on delivering excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
As a Salaried GP, you will provide a mixture of:
Face-to-face consultations Telephone consultations eConsult reviewsThere is a fair and equitable share of both:
Morning triage clinics Afternoon duty clinicsThese clinics are always worked alongside a clinical colleague, helping to share workload and provide peer support.
You will have your own patient list, with list sizes set proportionately lower than those of GP Partners based on the number of sessions worked. Patients remain free to see any GP within the practice.
About us
One of the benefits of working at The Drayton Surgery is its accessibility. Located just minutes from the M27, A27 and A3(M), the practice is an easy commute from Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Petersfield and Chichester. Strong local bus services and nearby rail links provide additional flexibility for those travelling by public transport.
We operate across two sites:
The Drayton Surgery, Havant Road, DraytonHighclere Medical Centre, Cosham
Supporting our clinical teams is a substantial and highly experienced administrative workforce including operations, patient services, prescribing, secretarial, reception, QoF and patient experience teams.
A Practice That Invests in Its People
We are committed to career development and actively support clinicians in pursuing areas of special interest. Within our current team, we have GPs with specialist interests including:
Minor SurgeryJoint InjectionsWomen's HealthPalliative and End of Life Care
All new salaried GPs are supported by a dedicated GP Partner Mentor, providing guidance, advice and support throughout their time with us.
General practice can be challenging, which is why we place significant importance on looking after each other. We make time to connect as a team, whether that is grabbing a coffee together each morning, sharing ideas and experiences, or through social events
Job description Job responsibilities
Please download the attached job description document for further information about this role and the expectations
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP with full GMC registration status MRCGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Evidence of current validation evidence of last appraisal eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience Essential
Experience of working in primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audits
Desirable
Experience of medicines management General understanding of the primary care contract
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (Written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with clinical management Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations Sensitive and empathic in distressing situations Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
Systmone User Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
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 Drayton Surgery
Address 280 Havant Road
Drayton
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 1PA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thedraytonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)