About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly two-partner practice for 46 sessions per week, salary depending on experience.
We are a well-established practice caring for a patient population of over 5,500 and offer a supportive, collaborative and welcoming working environment. As a small practice, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues and play a valued role within our team.
We are looking for a GP who enjoys providing high-quality, patient-centred care and would like to become part of a close-knit practice where teamwork, continuity of care and professional development are valued.
If you are looking for a supportive practice where your contribution will be genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a broad range of general medical services to our practice population, working alongside the GP partners and wider multidisciplinary team.
The role will include a mixture of face-to-face and telephone consultations, management of acute and long-term conditions, clinical decision-making, prescribing and appropriate onward referral. The GP will also contribute to clinical governance, practice meetings and the ongoing development of patient services.
We are particularly keen to appoint someone who values continuity of care, good communication and a collaborative approach, and who will enjoy becoming part of our friendly and supportive practice team.
About us
We believe that high-quality patient care starts with a strong and dependable foundation, one that protects our patients, supports our team and ensures that good care is delivered consistently. We take pride in the detail behind the scenes, with a strong commitment to safe, reliable and well-organised practice.
We are a well-established two-partner GP practice caring for over 5,500 patients. As a smaller practice, we offer a friendly and collaborative environment where people know each other, teamwork matters and everyone has an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
We place a strong emphasis on continuity of care, patient-centred medicine and supportive working relationships. Our GPs work closely with the partners and wider practice team, creating an environment where communication is valued and clinicians are able to contribute to the continued development of the practice.
We are looking for someone who will enjoy being part of a close-knit team, values high standards and wants to build positive, lasting relationships with both patients and colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job title
Salaried GP
Line manager
GP Partners
Accountable to
GP Partners
Hours per week
4 - 6 sessions per week
Job summary
A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the contract.
Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.
Mission statement
We provide high-quality care by building a dependable foundation that protects our patients and supports our team. We ensure our excellence is never left to chance, but is a consistent promise delivered through attention to detail and a commitment to safe, reliable practice.
Primary key responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled populationThe provision of services commensurate with the primary care contractTo clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelinesGeneric prescribing adhering to local and national guidancePrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency careEffective management of long-term conditionsTo support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-careProcessing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasksReview medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathwaysMaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidanceWork collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workloadAdhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit processSupport the delivery of anticipatory care plansContribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practiceAccept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOFAttend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as requiredContribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and trainingBe aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding ChildrenEnsure compliance with the appraisal processPrepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practiceCommit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice teamReview and always adhere to practice protocols and policiesEncourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvementTo be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary teamThere may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels Wider responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:
Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Experience Essential
Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of providing home visits General understanding of the primary care contract Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Desirable
Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
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 Bannockburn Surgery
Address 20-22 Bannockburn Road
LONDON
SE18 1ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bannockburnsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)