About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a Salaried GP on a 6 month fixed term contract to work 1 day per week, ideally on Thursday, joining our multi-disciplinary clinical team providing a high standard of care for our practice population of approx 4700 patients.
We are a forward thinking practice and our team are friendly, approachable and supportive.
The surgery is in a modern purpose built building with free staff parking and are close to good public transport links.
Main duties of the job
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, dealing with queries and clinical admin work in a timely fashion.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
Providing counselling and health education
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
Supporting other clinical colleagues
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
About us
Our practice team is led by 2 GP partners and comprises of GP's, ANP, Practice Nurse, Nurse Associates, Healthcare Assistants and Pharmacist.These are all well supported by our reception and admin team.
We have a close practice team who are friendly, approachable and supportive. We strive to provide a high standard of care for our patients
Job description Job 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, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, dealing with queries and clinical admin work in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Providing counselling and health education 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 Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate 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
To hold a degree in medicine that is recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC). Have completed a two year foundation course in general training. To have completed specialist training in general medical practice.
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working as a GP in general 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 Liversedge Health Centre
Address Valley Road
Liversedge
West Yorkshire
WF15 6DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liversedgehc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)