About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and committed GP to join our team in the scenic Colne Valley, in the heart of the Pennines near the busy town of Huddersfield. It is easily accessible to both Leeds and Manchester.
CVGP is a medium-sized General Practice within Greater Huddersfield ICB, run over 2 sites providing care to a mix of traditional small West Yorkshire town and rural populations.
You will be joining a friendly and experienced team of 3 partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 1 GP Retainer and an Advanced Clinical Practitioner plus excellent nursing staff and a pharmacist. We also have several ARRS roles providing MSK and Mental Health appointments, an additional pharmacist and pharmacy technician and a GPA. Our shared aim is to provide holistic patient care for our 10,500 patients. We are a training practice hosting a GP Registrar and FY2 Doctors. We are a supportive team with a daily clinician meeting and systems in place to share the administrative workload. We have good working relationships with the wider Community Healthcare Team and CVGP is actively involved in the local Valleys PCN.
We have a record of high QoF achievement, a 'good' CQC rating (in all areas) and are paperlight with SystmOne. We provide coil and implant fitting and minor surgery.
The successful applicant must be willing to help in the support of our trainees and participate in our extended hours commitment and be able to start as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
GMS clinical activity with a mix of face to face and telephone consultations. Pro-rata allocation of shared clinical administration. Home visits divided fairly throughout the clinical team. Pro-rata of allocation of duty doctor and weekday extended access duties. To support trainee doctors.
About us
You will be joining a friendly and experienced team of 3 partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 1 GP Retainer and an Advanced Clinical Practitioner plus excellent nursing staff and a pharmacist. We also have several ARRS roles providing MSK and Mental Health appointments, an additional pharmacist and pharmacy technician and a GPA. Our shared aim is to provide holistic patient care for our 10,500 patients. We are a training practice hosting a GP Registrar and FY2 Doctors. We are a supportive team with a daily clinician meeting and systems in place to share the administrative workload. We have good working relationships with the wider Community Healthcare Team and CVGP is actively involved in the local Valleys PCN.
Job description Job responsibilities
4-6 sessions with days negotiable, will include Monday. This will match the BMA model contract.
GMS clinical activity with a mix of face to face and telephone consultations. Pro-rata allocation of shared clinical administration. Home visits divided fairly throughout the clinical team. Pro-rata of allocation of duty doctor and weekday extended access duties. To support trainee doctors.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Must have a primary medical degree and have completed the medical GP VTS. Must be on the GMC GP register.
Experience Essential
Looking for candidates with immediate start.
Desirable
Applications from newly qualified GPs welcomed.
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.
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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 Colne Valley Group Practice
Address West Wing, Ground Floor
The Globe, Bridge Street, Slaithwaite
Huddersfield
HD7 5JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.colnevalleygrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)