About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our busy Rural Practice in the heart of West Cheshire for 4 to 6 sessions per week
What we offer
Modern and purpose built Health Centre with a Wellbeing Community Cafe attached to the site
£11.5K per session per annum
Medical Student Training Practice
High QOF Achievement
CQC rating Good
Supportive and well-organised practice with manageable workloads
Modern clinical systems and excellent admin support
We are a training practice
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description
If you would like to find out more about our vacancy and would like to book in for an informal visit to the practice please contact the Practice Manager on 01829 751252 or by emailing
About us
Kelsall Medical Centre is a friendly patient focussed and well respected GMS Practice located 9 miles from Chester
We are a forward thinking multi-disciplinary team providing care to just under 6,300 patients
Member of the Rural Alliance PCN working in collaboration with four other neighbouring practices
Our current Clinical Team consists of three Partners, two salaried GPs, one ANP, one Practice Nurse and a HCA. We also employ a Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician and our patients have access to a Specialist Dementia Nurse and First Contact Physiotherapist
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
For more information please see the attached Salaried GP job description
If you would like more information please contact the Practice Manager
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of undertaking home visits General understanding of the Primary Care contract Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Desirable
Minimum of two years working as a salaried GP An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and ICBs
Qualifications Essential
MRCGP Full GMC Registration Listed on the National Performers List
Clinical Knowledge and Experience Essential
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills Understanding of the importance of evidence based practice Good MS Office and IT knowledge Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical consultations Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Understanding of local pathology test processes and the ability to process results and advise patients accordingly Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long term conditions Understanding of safeguarding children and adults
Desirable
Evidence of medicines management Knowledge of health promotion strategies Knowledge of public health issues Understanding and knowledge of QOF and Enhanced Services
Personal Qualities Essential
Effective time management with excellent problem solving and analytical skills Demonstrate personal accountability emotional resilience and work well under pressure High Levels of integrity and loyalty Ability to follow legal ethical and professional standards including policies and procedures Ability to use own initiative discretion and sensitivity Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equality Ability to identify risk and assess Good interpersonal and organisational skills Able to communicate effectively in a clear manner and understand the needs of patients Polite and confident Motivated forward thinker
Desirable
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively interpreting data as required Able to effectively utilise available resources
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 Kelsall Medical Centre
Address 7 Green Hill Road
Kelsall
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.kelsallmedicalcentre.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)