About this role
Job summary
Looking to recruit a permanent GP to join our team ideally on 20th August or as close as possible.
5 sessions per week (preferred all day Monday and Thursday and Wednesday afternoon). Priority will be given to applications that can satisfy this format.
We are a friendly, well run and supportive NHS Practice in Kemptown (part of the city centre of Brighton).
We are a team of 21 staff who work closely together.
We are a GP practice comprising of a clinical team of 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GP's, 3 Practice Nurses & 1 health Care Assistant.
We also have a fantastic team of reception and administrative support staff who are highly experienced and patient centred.
We offer: BMA compliant salaried doctors contract; mentoring and support for newly qualified GPs; generous sessional rates; NHS Pension; supportive clinical team of GPs, supportive workplace to attain the correct work/life balance; staff private parking.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality patient care
Carry out surgery, telephone and video consultations and undertake home visits
Liaise with other team members and organisations involved in patient care and respond promptly to queries
Investigate and refer patients as appropriate in line with current guidance
Deal promptly with results and correspondence
Provide cover as required when other GPs are on leave
Collect data for audit and QOF purposes
Excellent communication with patients and carers
Attend clinical, clinical governance and educational meetings
Strong team player
Strong collaborative working relationships with partners and all team members
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
Attend required training events e.g. Practice Learning Events and feedback
Reporting of Significant Incidents involving the practice
About us
Experienced and caring team always seeking to provide a high level of care to patients and support staff to carry out their role.
All roles within the practice are valued and realise team work is essential in such challenging times.
Embrace technology where practical and listen to patients when improvements are needed.
Undertake regular training so that we are always learning and developing as a team.
Work closely with 9 other practices in our East and Central Primary Care Network.
We would really like someone to join us & become part of our team that we are really proud of.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide high quality patient care including prevention, screening, treatment, management of chronic conditions and health promotion
Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice protocols as well as wider guidance e.g. NICE
Carry out surgery, telephone and video consultations and undertake home visits
Speak and see patients promptly and in a timely manner. In order to minimise waiting times.
Ensure appropriate follow up of patients
Generate, check and sign acute and repeat prescriptions in-line with practice policy
Liaise with other team members and organisations involved in patient care and respond promptly to queries
Investigate and refer patients as appropriate in line with current guidance
Deal promptly with results and correspondence, clearly communicating any actions that are required
Provide cover as needed, for all of the above, when other GPs are on leave
When providing care ensure the judicious use of resources and NHS funds
Keep clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes and patient records to agreed standards and in-line with practice policies
Collect data for audit and QOF purposes
Prescribe generically whenever appropriate and in accordance with the Practice formulary, commissioning and national guidance
Maintain high levels of communication with patients and carers to ensure effective delivery of care
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A vocational trained and accredited GP, preferably MRCGP Current registration with the GMC Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work with limited supervision. IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems (the practice use EMIS) Excellent time keeping Exceptional team player
Desirable
Good understanding of GMS contracting requirements and QOF Experience and an interest in a specific disease area.
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 Ardingly Court Surgery
Address 1 Ardingly Street
Brighton
England
BN21SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ardinglycourtsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)