Job summary
We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our team, due the retirement of one of the GP partners.
Westgate Doctors Surgery is a well-established, single site practice based in the lovely seaside location of Westgate-on-Sea, Kent.
We have 10,500 registered patients and the current team comprises of four GP partners, one salaried GP, two advanced nurse practitioners and a compliment of practice nurses, health care assistants, a care coordinator and a social prescriber.
We host an audiology service and physiotherapy services, and offer the follwing:
1. Personal patient lists
2. Access to a dedicated home visiting service (therefore home visits are minimal)
3. In house women's health support.
4. Direct access to FCP appointments
5. Access to a Care Enhancement team, supporting patients in their homes
6. Supportive daily clinical meetings
7. Good CQC rating
8. High QoF achievements
9. EMIS Web clinical system
Main duties of the job
Working as an autonomous practitioner you will be responsible for the provision of medical services to your personal list of patients.
10. You will deliver an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract, participate in enhanced services and the achievement of QoF targets.
11. You will participate in the covering the duty doctor session on a rotational basis, which includes a finish
12. You will offer generic prescribing, adhering to local and national guidance
13. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
14. Work collaboratively with practice team and wider PCN team.
15. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
16. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
17. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
18. Provide reports for employers,solicitors and insurance companies and complete medical certificates, benefitagency forms etc.
19. Ensure that all work carried outwhich carries a private fee is properly recouped and accounted for.
20. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
21. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
22. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
23. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice.
24. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
About us
Westgate Surgery has a friendly, supportive team who strive to deliver good care to its registered population.
We have a stable workforce and opportunities to join the clinical team are rare, due to low turn over of staff.
What we are offering
25. Full-time or part- time hours available for the right candidate.
26. Competitive salary
27. 1 week CPD + 6 weeks annual leave
28. NHS Pension
29. Benenden Health care (after completion of probation)
30. Indemnity covered
31. Employee assistance programe
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for theprovision of medical services to the practice population, delivering anexcellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.
Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to theGMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effectivemanagement of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive,collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
32. National Performers List registration
33. Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
34. Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
35. General understanding of the GMS contract
36. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
37. Strong IT skills
38. Clear, polite telephone manner
39. Effective time management (planning and organising)
40. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
41. Excellent interpersonal skills
42. Problem solving and analytical skills
43. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
44. Polite and confident
45. Flexible and cooperative
46. Motivated, forward thinker
47. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
48. High levels of integrity and loyalty
49. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
50. Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
51. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
52. Commitment to ongoing professional development
53. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
54. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
55. Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
56. Experience of working in a primary care environment
57. Experience of continued professional development
58. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
59. Experience of medicines management
60. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
61. EMIS user skills
62. Experience with clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
63. Qualified GP
64. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
65. Full GMC registration
Desirable
66. MRCGP
67. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP