About this role
Job summary
Tudor Lodge Health Centre, Wimbledon List Size 11,000
Looking for a work-life balance?
Want to be part of a sociable, resilient, dynamic and democratic team?
Looking to pursue your own special interests, teaching, research, or portfolio career?
We understand that juggling work as a GP with having a family and other commitments is hard. We will work around your childcare/carer commitments, and can tailor a work pattern around your circumstances.
We knowhow rewarding special interests and portfolio careers can be, and how they help protect against burnout. Our team's interests include family planning, mental health, substance & alcohol misuse, and ICB, GP Federation, and PCN. We are a GPST training practice and also teach medical students. We have been providing a Special Allocation Service to SWL ICB for more than 10 years. We are always looking at exciting new opportunities.
We also look for ways to manage workload and administration: we have implemented specialist software to review pathology reports and we have a team of trained support staff for workflowing Docman, uploading e-Referrals and other administrative tasks, so there's much less for our GPs to do. We now work alongside a wonderful multi-disciplinary team comprising a Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber & Physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
Provide a full range of NHS general medical services to registered and temporary patients Undertake face-to-face and telephone consultations Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions in line with NICE guidance Deliver safe prescribing in accordance with local and national policies Undertake clinical administration including: Reviewing results Actioning correspondence Managing repeat prescriptions Participate in duty doctor rota (1 day per week) Ensure accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web
About us
Tudor Lodge Health Centre is a high-performing GP practice with approximately 11,000 patients, based in Wimbledon.
We are a CQC-rated Good practice with a strong reputation for:
Clinical excellence Patient satisfaction Innovation in service delivery
The practice plays an active role within the South West London system, working collaboratively with our PCN and federation partners.
Workload & Structure
12 to 16 patients per session,depending on day structure Structured clinical sessions with allocated admin time Mix of routine, urgent, and on-the-day care Supported by a strong nursing and administrative team
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Provide a full range of NHS general medical services to registered and temporary patients Undertake face-to-face and telephone consultations Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions in line with NICE guidance Deliver safe prescribing in accordance with local and national policies Undertake clinical administration including: Reviewing results Actioning correspondence Managing repeat prescriptions Participate in duty doctor rota (1 day per week) Ensure accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web
Quality & Safety
Maintain compliance with CQC standards (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led) Participate in: Clinical audit Significant event analysis Quality improvement initiatives Adhere to safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidance and best practice
Practice & PCN Contribution
Engage in practice meetings and multidisciplinary team working Contribute to service development and innovation within the practice Support delivery of PCN objectives and enhanced services Participate in local system working across South West London ICB
Teaching & Supervision (Optional)
Support training of: GP trainees Medical students Allied health professionals Contribute to a learning culture within the practice
Extended Roles (Optional)
Opportunity to work additional sessions within: Extended Access Hub (Queen Marys Hospital) Engage in leadership or specialist interest roles
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS Performers List Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Interest in service development and innovation Experience in teaching or supervision Interest in digital health and social media engagement Previous experience within a PCN or extended access setting
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 Tudor Lodge Health Centre
Address 8C Victoria Drive
Wimbledon
London
SW19 6AE
Employer's website https://www.tudorlodgehealthcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)