About this role
Job summary
We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic GP to join our welcoming team at Newport Surgery. Serving around 10,000 patients in a semi-rural community, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining the personal touch that general practice is all about.
As part of our supportive clinical team, you'll work alongside two GP Partners, five Salaried GPs, an ACP, Practice Nurses and a wide range of PCN-funded ARRS colleagues. We are a high-achieving QOF practice with a strong reputation for teamwork, continuity of care and excellent patient service.
Newport Surgery is a training practice with a genuinely close-knit and stable team. We value our staff, support professional development and are proud of our excellent retention of clinical colleagues. Whether you're looking to develop special interests, get involved in teaching, or simply enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll find a warm welcome at Newport Surgery.
If you're looking for a practice where your contribution is valued, your colleagues are supportive, and you can make a real difference to your local community, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a mix of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
- Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Undertake home visits where appropriate.
- Prescribe safely and effectively in line with national and local guidance.
- Manage clinical correspondence, test results and other patient-related administration.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including Practice Nurses, the ACP and PCN-employed ARRS staff.
- Contribute to the delivery of QOF, preventative healthcare and population health initiatives.
- Support the training and development of medical students, trainees and other healthcare professionals within the practice.
- Participate in practice meetings, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
- Help maintain the friendly, supportive and patient-focused culture that Newport Surgery is proud of
About us
Newport Surgery is a high-performing, patient-focused GP practice serving approximately 10,000 patients within a predominantly semi-rural community. The practice is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare while maintaining the personal approach and continuity of care that are valued by both patients and staff.
The clinical team comprises two GP Partners, five Salaried GPs, one ACP and two Practice Nurses, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. The practice works in close collaboration with the local PCN, benefiting from a wide range of ARRS staff who contribute to the delivery of comprehensive patient services.
Newport Surgery is a high-achieving QOF practice, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to quality improvement, preventative care and positive patient outcomes. The practice prides itself on its close-knit workforce, fostering a supportive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.
As a training practice, Newport Surgery is dedicated to supporting the future primary care workforce and provides a positive learning environment for healthcare professionals in training. The practice also benefits from excellent staff retention, particularly amongst its clinical team, reflecting a strong culture of teamwork, support and job satisfaction.
With a combination of clinical excellence, collaborative working and a welcoming team ethos, Newport Surgery provides outstanding care to its local community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic GP to join our welcoming team at Newport Surgery for 4 sessions per week, inclusive ofone full Duty day (2 sessions) per fortnight.
Main duties of the job
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in UK General Practice.
- Ability to manage a broad range of clinical presentations.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience within a training practice.
- Experience supervising trainees or students.
- Interest in service development, leadership or quality improvement.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
- Commitment to high-quality patient care.
- Strong organisational and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.
Desirable
- Experience using EMIS Web.
- Areas of special clinical interest.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise.
- Inclusion on the GP Register.
- Inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
- MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
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
Newport Surgery
Address
The Surgery
Frambury Lane
Newport
Essex
CB11 3PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.thesurgerynewport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)