About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a GP role where you can make a genuine impact whilst being supported by an experienced and collaborative team?
Lakeside Medical Practice is seeking a Salaried GP to join our thriving practice in Thamesmead, South East London. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive organisation that embraces innovation, values clinician wellbeing and is committed to delivering high-quality care to its local community.
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate GP who enjoys working in a dynamic primary care environment and is keen to contribute to the ongoing development of services. In return, we offer a supportive working culture, opportunities for professional growth, regular peer support and the chance to help shape the future direction of the practice.
Whether you are an experienced GP or looking for your next long-term opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied clinical workload, including face-to-face, telephone and online consultations. A key part of the role will involve participating in the practice's total triage system, reviewing patient requests and ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician or service.
The post holder will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and responsive care. There will also be opportunities to contribute to clinical decision-making, service improvement initiatives and the ongoing delivery of high-quality primary care services.
About us
Lakeside Medical Practice is a well-established PMS practice serving approximately 19,000 patients and is a member of North Bexley Health Care PCN.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment where teamwork and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do. Our multidisciplinary workforce includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, healthcare assistants and experienced administrative teams who work together to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
We are committed to supporting staff development and wellbeing through regular educational opportunities, clinical meetings and a culture of continuous improvement. Benefits include NHS Pension Scheme membership, free annual flu vaccination, on-site parking, staff wellbeing initiatives and opportunities to develop specialist interests within primary care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Title Salaried General Practitioner
Job Purpose
To provide high quality patient centred primary medical services to the registered population of Lakeside Medical Practice and work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering safe effective and evidence based care
Main Duties
Undertake face to face telephone and online consultations
Participate in the total triage system and review patient requests
Assess diagnose and manage acute and long term medical conditions
Prescribe medications safely and appropriately
Develop and manage treatment plans
Refer patients to secondary care and community services when required
Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate
Provide health promotion and preventative healthcare advice
Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web
Work collaboratively with doctors nurses pharmacists paramedics healthcare assistants and administrative teams
Participate in clinical governance quality improvement and audit activities
Attend practice meetings training sessions appraisal and revalidation activities
Support safeguarding responsibilities relating to children and vulnerable adults
Comply with information governance confidentiality equality diversity and health and safety requirements
General
The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably requested by the Partners or Practice Management Team
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
QUALIFICATIONS Essential Full GMC registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List MRCGP or equivalent qualification Eligible to work in the United Kingdom
Experience Essential
Experience of working within UK General Practice Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions Experience undertaking face to face telephone and online consultations Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Personal Attributes Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong clinical decision making skills Ability to work effectively within a busy primary care environment Commitment to high quality patient centred care Ability to participate in a total triage model Commitment to continuing professional development Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults
Desirable
Experience using EMIS Web Experience of digital triage systems Interest in teaching training or quality improvement Special clinical interests relevant to primary care Experience working within a Primary Care Network
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 Lakeside Medical Practice
Address Lakeside Health Centre
Yarnton Way
London
SE2 9LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lakesidegpsthamesmead.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)