About this role
Job summary
You will be part of an exciting team, led by a new Partnership of 3 clinical and 1 non clinical Partners.
The team at the surgery are dynamic and and keen to look at new ideas and ways of working.
The Management along with all staff at the surgery are supportive and welcoming.
Main duties of the job
Ideally you would be available to work at least 6 sessions per week and have experience of working within a duty team.
The surgery is busy and your clinics will be a mixture of phone calls and face to face appointments.
We pride ourselves on providing a positive environment to work in and encourage staff to embrace this and use their initiative.
About us
The surgery is purpose built and modern with a large carpark in the sunny seaside town of Felixstowe.
The whole team is very inclusive and welcoming.
We host Ipswich Hospital Endoscopy Service, ID Medical, Hearing Care Centre in the building.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ideally you will work at least 6 sessions per week but for the right candidate we will be willing to be flexible.
We work on a duty team basis every day so some experience working within this framework would be helpful.
We work on a 'on the day' basis. Routine and urgent cases are seen the same day.
You are able to manage your clinic autonomously, you call your patients and book them in to your clinic all on the same day.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
- A professional, friendly and patient-focused approach.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
- Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and patient safety.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training and ongoing professional development.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and treating patients with dignity and respect.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a duty team.
- Knowledge of primary care services and NHS procedures.
- Experience using clinical systems such as SystmOne.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Qualifications
Essential
- full GMC registration with a licence to practise, inclusion on the GP Register and the relevant performers list requirements.
Desirable
- Additional training or qualifications in areas of interest, teaching, or a special interest relevant to the practice.
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
The Grove Medical Centre
Address
Grove Road
Felixstowe
IP11 9GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.grovemcfelixstowe.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)