About this role
Job summary
Join our friendly, growing team
Salaried GP - 6-8 sessions
Maternity Cover GP - 4 sessions
Sussex Primary Care (SPC) is an established, at-scale primary care provider committed to developing innovative approaches to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Our group brings together six GP practices, caring for more than 50,000 patients across five Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in East and West Sussex.
We're looking for GPs to join Wadhurst Medical Group, our friendly, growing practice on the East Sussex/Kent border.
Whether you're newly qualified and building your career, or an experienced GP looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join SPC?
We believe GPs do their best work when they feel supported, valued and part of a strong team. We offer friendly, collaborative working environments, with genuine opportunities to develop your career and specialist interests
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where clinicians can thrive. The practice has consistently achieved excellent QOF results and is supported by an experienced, established nursing team. We've streamlined administrative workflows to reduce GP workload, giving you more time to focus on what matters most - caring for your patients. Our working arrangements include 15-minute appointments and a manageable commitment of one home visit per day.
Main duties of the job
About you
You'll need to be:
MRCGP qualifiedRegistered on the GMC GP Register with a licence to practiseIncluded on an NHS National Performers List (England, Wales or Northern Ireland)UK based (necessity)Passionate about delivering excellent patient careCommitted to ongoing learning and professional development
About us
Sussex Primary Care (SPC) is an established, at-scale primary care provider committed to developing innovative approaches to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Our group brings together six GP practices, caring for more than 50,000 patients across five Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in East and West Sussex.
SPC's values are:
Be patient-focused in everything we do Support staff to be the best they can be Innovate, learn and evaluateWhat we offer
We offer up to £12,200.50 per session, per annum, plus:
BMA model contract Dedicated mentorship, peer and operational support Access to SPC's Education Lead Employee Assistance Programme Free Specsavers eye test Car lease and Cycle to Work schemes Supportive practice and group leadership Opportunities for professional development and career progressionYou'll be joining a diverse and experienced team of healthcare professionals working collaboratively to provide truly integrated patient care.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being supported to develop, wed be delighted to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. Job Summary
a) Responsible for providing primary medical services to the registered patients of the practice, ensuring the highest standards of care for all, undertaken in line with the relevant national primary care contractual regulations and guidelines.
b) Provide care for both on-the day care for patients and pre-booked patients with long term conditions.
c) Responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the practice.
Full job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003 Accredited as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or have 5 years experience as a full time GP with a demonstrable commitment to quality practice. Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check Evidence of continued professional development
Experience Essential
Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF) Clinical Governance Primary care prevention and screening services Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure Computer literacy Adaptability to change
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams Ability to work flexibly Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies Excellent communicator Work in line with practice systems and processes
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 Sussex Primary Care
Address Wadhurst Medical Group
Belmont Surgery
St James Square
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN5 6BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sussexprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)