About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and committed team player to join our very friendly and supportive team in Sevenoaks Kent.
We required 6 sessions on a Monday, Thursday and Friday. Our multidisciplinary team including GP's, ACP, Nurse, HCA, Pharmacist and knowledgeable admin team work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, innovative and compassionate care.
We are always happy to support GPs in their special interest.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care to our diverse population, including acute, chronic disease, and preventive care.
Undertake face-to-face, telephone, online consultations and rare home visits as we have a low home visit rate.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, holistic care.
Participate in practice meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and significant event reviews
Manage administrative tasks related to patient care, including referrals, pathology results, and correspondence.
About us
We are a friendly and well-established GP practice serving approximately 9,000 patients in the attractive market town of Sevenoaks. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive working environment for all members of our team.
Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver excellent care, with strong administrative and clinical support to enable GPs to focus on patient care while maintaining a healthy worklife balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations to manage acute and chronic health conditions for a diverse patient caseload
Make autonomous clinical decisions, including physical examinations, arranging investigations (e.g., blood tests, scans), and referring to secondary care or specialists
Issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions in line with national and local practice formularies
Conduct visits to patients' homes or care homes as part of the daily rota
Identify disease risk factors and early signs of illness through screening and health education
Process lab results, hospital correspondence, Docman
Participate in clinical audits, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, and significant event reviews to improve patient care standards, clinical governance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Attend practice and clinical meetings and work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists and Advanced Care Practitioners
The list is not exhaustive and may change from time to time
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in primary care
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications Essential
Essential: GMC Registered MBBS or equivalent medical degree MRCGP Inclusion on the Performers List MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership DBS Enhanced Check
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 St John's Medical Practice
Address 39 St John's Hill
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 3NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://stjohnsmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)