About this role
Job summary
We are a very friendly practice led by three partners with a supportive clinical, administration and reception team.
Recently rated good in a CQC InspectionBallater Surgery is a teaching practice and has approximately 10,700 registered patients. We provide professional accessible, high quality and comprehensive primary healthcare to our patients and the local community, whilst demonstrating compassion, accountability and honesty, which is reflected in our core values of caring, innovative, professional and fair.
Providing comprehensive, continuous primary care to individuals and families. The role includes diagnosing and managing a wide range of health conditions, offering preventive care (such as vaccinations and health screening), managing chronic diseases, and providing health education and lifestyle advice. Coordinating patient care, making referrals to specialists and other services when needed, while maintaining a holistic, patient-centered approach across all ages and stages of life.
Main duties of the job
Provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all age groups
Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and injuries
Oversee chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension)
Administer preventive care, including immunisations, screening programs, and health assessments
Conduct thorough patient consultations, physical examinations, and risk evaluations
Prescribe and monitor medications with a focus on safety and appropriateness
Deliver health education and lifestyle counselling to support overall wellbeing
Ensure consistent continuity of care by monitoring patients' ongoing health needs
Refer patients to specialist practitioners and coordinate multidisciplinary healthcare
Maintain precise medical records and detailed clinical documentation
Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with ethical and legal obligations
Provide prompt responses to medical emergencies and urgent situations
Engage in clinical audits, ongoing training, and continuous professional development
On call cover
Face to Face appointments
Online consultations
About us
We are forward thinking and an innovative team. We are friendly and flexible. We are looking for a GP to work within our friendly team 4 to 6 sessions a week.
We are a teaching practice with 11,700 approximately registered patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all age groups
Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and injuries
Oversee chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension)
Administer preventive care, including immunisations, screening programs, and health assessments
Conduct thorough patient consultations, physical examinations, and risk evaluations
Prescribe and monitor medications with a focus on safety and appropriateness
Deliver health education and lifestyle counselling to support overall wellbeing
Ensure consistent continuity of care by monitoring patients' ongoing health needs
Refer patients to specialist practitioners and coordinate multidisciplinary healthcare
Maintain precise medical records and detailed clinical documentation
Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with ethical and legal obligations
Provide prompt responses to medical emergencies and urgent situations
Engage in clinical audits, ongoing training, and continuous professional development
On call cover
Face to Face appointments
Online consultations
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Medical Degree MBBS, completion of MRCGP, GMC Full registration to licence to practice, CCT, Revalidation evidence and CPD Experience with EMIS, Docman and Accurx Additional areas of speciality welcome.
Qualifications Essential
Medical Degree MBBS, completion of MRCGP, GMC Full registration to licence to practice, CCT, Revalidation evidence and CPD Experience with EMIS, Docman and Accurx Additional areas of speciality welcome.
Desirable
Additional areas of speciality welcome.
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
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Employer details Employer name Ballater Surgery
Address Ballater Surgery
108 Chislehurst Road
Orpington
Kent
BR6 0DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ballater-surgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)