About this role
Job summary
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced General Practitioner to join the team on a Salaried basis. This role has arisen due to the growth of the practices following a change in Partnership 2022/23.
This role is a remarkable opportunity for an already experienced General Practitioner or a newly qualified General Practitioner looking to start a fantastic career in Primary Care.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities as a General Practitioner;
The following are the core responsibilities of the General Practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Perform clinical examinations of patients to assess, diagnose and monitor conditions Carry out patient consultations at home and within the surgery Monitor patients' conditions and wellbeing Carry out clinical examinations Diagnose and treat various illnesses/ailments Carry out minor surgery where required Take part in practice management and administration Liaise with other healthcare professionals (e.g., midwives, pharmacists, health visitors and psychiatrists) as part of multidisciplinary teams
About us
What were looking for in a General Practitioner;
Member of the GMC RegisterExperience of working in a primary care and urgent care environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills written, verbal & particularly listeningA clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountabilityGood clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary care presentations
If you would like to be considered for this exciting General Practitioner role, please apply now!
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Key Responsibilities:
An autonomous consultor 10 minute consultations x 15 slots morning and 15 slots afternoon Share of home visits Able to manage acute presentations Able to manage chronic conditions Able to order appropriate investigations (bloods/radiology) Able to refer appropriately to secondary care or organise emergency admissions Share of admin: clinical letters which require actioning/filing Able to file pathology results Able to see all age groups No restrictions on prescribing Able to see pregnant women in regards non pregnancy related issues Able to sign sick notes Able to deal with mental health presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Full GMC Registration National Performers List registration
Desirable
MRCGP
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment
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 Rushden Medical Centre
Address Adnitt Road
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 9TR
Employer's website https://www.rushdenmedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)