About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a flexible salaried GP position to support a better work life balance?
We are seeking enthusiastic GPs to join our team at The Avenue Surgery, part of Sussex Primary Care a forward-thinking network offering excellent support, collaboration, and development opportunities.
We offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements (including job share opportunities), and a comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities, NHS pension scheme, and generous annual leave.
You will work alongside a diverse multidisciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, delivering an integrated, patient-centred approach to care.
Whether you are a newly qualified GP or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge, if you are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for overseas applicants with relevant qualifications and experience.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for GPs who have:
MRCGP qualification Registration on the GMC GP Register with a licence to practise Inclusion on an NHS National Performers List (England, Wales, or Northern Ireland), or eligibility and expectation to be included upon CCT (applications welcome from those nearing completion of training) UK-based eligibility to work (essential) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong clinical decision-making ability A genuine passion for patient care A commitment to continuous professional development
About us
The Avenue Surgery is situated in Moulsecoomb a suburb of Brighton, and we have approximately 6,900 patients. We provide a wide range of services including minor surgery, asthma and diabetes clinics, cervical screening, contraception and sexual health clinics, childhood immunisations, smoking cessation and ante and post-natal care. We also provide a young persons sexual health drop-in clinic for anyone under 25 years of age. Our patient demographics include a higher-than-average percentage population with income deprivation, and higher levels of unemployment compared to national and local averages. We also have a higher-than-average proportion of patients aged 20 24, with a large transient student population registered, as well as higher percentage of patients aged 5 to 18 years of age.
The Avenue Surgery is a part of Sussex Primary Care (SPC) a GP Federation that came about in response to a need from GP Partners in local practices who were seeking a different future. In 2019 we took on our first two practices and now have seven practices and a remote GP service, SPC Connect, reflecting a combined list of over 50,000 patients.
We are a learning organisation that listens to our team of staff, patients and partners to guide our future. At the heart of our vision are our patients and their needs.
Our Team benefit from working alongside a large NHS trust and the agility and pace of change you would expect from a small business.
Job description Job responsibilities
All normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Salaried GP working within primary care as set by the regulatory and standard setting organisations, including but not limited to the points below. In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, will undertake a variety of duties including:
Surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations on behalf of the Practice as well as referral letters and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.Provide health promotion and advice, signposting patients to appropriate services to maximise their health and social functioning and their ability to self-manage their care.Be constantly mindful of the need for the provision of personalised care and population health, including reducing health inequalities and ensure that these are reflected in daily practice.Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting patients, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation or external organisations.Assess the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems taking appropriate action as necessary.Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness taking appropriate action as necessary.Consult with patients and in line with current disease management protocols and care pathways, develop care plans for health related illnesses and share these in line with patient need and good information governance.Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards using IT systems.Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) including EPS.Prescribe in accordance with locally agreed or nationally agreed prescribing formulary.Work in accordance with all relevant clinical guidelines, pathways and protocols.Responsible for tasks delegated to them, appropriate to their level of competence and expected to delegate tasks or responsibilities to other staff, as appropriate.In-hours duty doctor sessions; to be agreed.All General Practitioners are expected to participate in continuing professional development, annual GP appraisal, Revalidation and appropriate peer supervision and to remain up to date on professional developments as required by their professional body. GPs are actively encouraged to take their study leave entitlement in order to support the development needs identified in their PDP and appraisal. Undertake all requirements to remain on the Medical Performers List.Ensure that he/she remains up to date with and implements all relevant good clinical practice guidance (e.g. NICE guidance).Work in accordance with all relevant clinical pathways and protocols.Active engagement with professional development lead, to promote patient safety and quality of service.Participation in a range of clinical governance activities, including clinical audit and such quality improvement activities deemed necessary by either Sussex Primary Care or external accrediting bodies.Ensure that the requirements of the Care Quality Commission are reflected in his/her day to day practice and will maintain and develop the practices active management of CQC requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003 Accredited as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or have 5 years experience as a full time GP with a demonstrable commitment to quality practice. Inclusion on an NHS National Performers List (England, Wales, or Northern Ireland), or eligibility and expectation to be included upon CCT (applications welcome from those nearing completion of training) Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check Evidence of continued professional development
Experience Essential
Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF) Clinical Governance Primary care prevention and screening services Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure Computer literacy Adaptability to change
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams Ability to work flexibly Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies Excellent communicator Work in line with practice systems and processes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Sussex Primary Care
Address The Avenue Surgery
1 The Avenue
Brighton
BN2 4GF
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sussexprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)