About this role
Job summary
Western Road Surgery is looking for a General Practitioner to join the Practices clinical team. As part of the team, you will be helping the surgery deal with the demand of the population along with the six partners. The role ranges from seeing patients, interpreting pathology and prescribing appropriately. We are a teaching practice so there will be an opportunity for you to train and teach the registrars and trainee medical students. The surgery has 13,000 patients so is very fast paced and we use the triaging tool AccuRX to effectively book our appointments.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Care: GPs assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions for patients of all ages. They perform physical examinations, take medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide appropriate treatments or referrals to specialists when necessary. They also manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease, adjusting treatment plans and educating patients on self-care.
Preventive Care and Health Education: GPs provide routine check-ups, immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle guidance, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation, to prevent health problems and promote wellness. They educate patients on managing chronic conditions and maintaining overall health.
Administrative Duties: GPs maintain accurate patient records, document care and education provided, issue prescriptions, and manage referrals. They may also handle billing, insurance claims, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
About us
Western Road Surgery is in the heart of Billericay - located just off of the high street. We are a training practice with 6 partners who support the clinical team on a day to day basis. We are a fast paced, busy surgery with over 13,000 patients but have a nice, calm atmosphere throughout the surgery. Closely linked with Shadforth pharmacy, providing a streamlined prescription process, giving patients a better experience. We are looking to grow the clinical team with General Practitioners to both support other Healthcare Professionals and also carry out diagnosing, prescribing and interpreting results.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Overview
Western Road Surgery is looking for a General Practitioner to join the Practices clinical team. As part of the team, you will be helping the surgery deal with the demand of the population along with the six partners. The role ranges from seeing patients, interpreting pathology and prescribing appropriately. We are a teaching practice so there will be an opportunity for you to train and teach the registrars and trainee medical students. The surgery has 13,000 patients so is very fast paced and we use the triaging tool AccuRX to effectively book our appointments.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Care: GPs assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions for patients of all ages. They perform physical examinations, take medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide appropriate treatments or referrals to specialists when necessary. They also manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease, adjusting treatment plans and educating patients on self-care.
Preventive Care and Health Education: GPs provide routine check-ups, immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle guidance, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation, to prevent health problems and promote wellness. They educate patients on managing chronic conditions and maintaining overall health.
Administrative Duties: GPs maintain accurate patient records, document care and education provided, issue prescriptions, and manage referrals. They may also handle billing, insurance claims, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Collaboration and Teamwork: GPs work closely with nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care. They participate in practice audits, accreditation activities, and after-hours or on-call services as needed.
Professional Development: GPs are expected to maintain current medical knowledge through continuing education, adhere to professional standards and legislation, maintain medical indemnity insurance, and hold current resuscitation certification.
Other Responsibilities
Keep up to date with Mandatory Traning, as set out by the Practices policies and procedures
Be responsible for your own Information Governance and Data Protection, in line with the Practices policies and procedures
Adhere to the Practices policies for Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Infection Control
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the GMC Completion of a Residency Programme in General Practice
Experience Essential
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills Excellent communication Competent with IT systems
Desirable
Experience working in a Primary Care Network or a GP Surgery Experience working with SystmOne Experience in Audit and Quality Improvement
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 Western Road Surgery
Address Western Road Surgery
41 Western Road
Billericay
Essex
CM12 9DX
Employer's website https://www.westernroadsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)