About this role
Job summary
Blackwater Medical Centre is seeking a Salaried GP to join our friendly and well-established team. This post is available for between 6 and 10 sessions per week and could potentially be shared between two GPs if preferred.
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring and professional bedside manner, and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team. Participation in on-call duties and contribution to QOF are required.
Applicants should have a good professional character, with no disciplinary history or disputes with previous employers.
We are a highly supportive and collaborative practice with a multidisciplinary workforce that includes five GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, specialist nurses, a paramedic, a community pharmacist, and a social prescriber. We care for approximately 13,000 patients.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to embracing innovation to improve both patient care and clinician wellbeing. We use AccuRx Scribe (AI) to support clinical consultations and documentation, helping to reduce administrative workload. We also utilise an AI receptionist to assist patients with appointment booking and appointment triage, improving access to care and streamlining practice workflow.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues work closely together, value each others contributions, and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting one anothers professional development and wellbeing.
About us
The practice is based in the historic town of Maldon, with easy access to the A12 and convenient links to London, Chelmsford, and Colchester. We also benefit from having an on-site dispensary and community pharmacy, which enhances continuity of care for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services
- Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
- Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner
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
Primary Care Careers
Address
Princes Road
Maldon
Essex
CM9 5GP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)