Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and caring GP to work in our well established and busy town centre Practice in the heart of Maidstone town centre.
Our vacancy is for a salaried GP with a potential for partnership.
The sessions offered will take place across Thursdays and Fridays.
We pride ourselves on our friendly and 'family-like' approach to both our patient care and our colleagues.
We have a sizeable patient population of approximately 13,000 patients and pride ourselves on our continuity of care and wealth of clinical knowledge.
We currently boast a staff roster of 4 partners, 4 salaried GPs, an extensive nursing team as well as external services such as podiatry, midwife appointments and physiotherapy. Our admin team, including our GPAs and care Coordinators liase regularly with our mental health nurse, dementia coordinator and paramedic, ensuring that there is great support in place for our clinicians.
Our clinic and meet daily over a coffee in the morning to discuss clinical issues and offer support to each other.
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.
1. 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.
2. You will participate in the covering the duty doctor session on a rotational basis
3. You will offer generic prescribing, adhering to local and national guidance
4. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
5. Work collaboratively with practice team and wider PCN team.
6. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
7. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
8. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
9. Provide reports for employers, solicitors and insurance companies and complete medical certificates, benefit agency forms etc.
10. Ensure that all work carried out which carries a private fee is properly recouped and accounted for.
11. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
12. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
13. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
14. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice.
About us
Here at The Vine Medical Centre, we strive to deliver good excellent care to our registered population.
We have a stable workforce and opportunities to join the clinical team are rare, due to low turn over of staff.
We offer a competative salary, an NHS pension and an Employee assistance programe as a well as a free staff car park.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting a responsible and self-reliant practitioner with a positive attitude to join our friendly team at The Vine Medical Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.
Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
15. Essential
16. National Performers List registration
17. Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
18. Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
19. General understanding of the GMS contract
20. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
21. Strong IT skills
22. Clear, polite telephone manner
23. Effective time management (planning and organising)
24. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
25. Excellent interpersonal skills
26. Problem solving and analytical skills
27. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
28. Polite and confident
29. Flexible and cooperative
30. Motivated, forward thinker
31. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
32. High levels of integrity and loyalty
33. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
34. Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
35. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
36. Commitment to ongoing professional development
37. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
38. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
39. Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
40. Experience of working in a primary care environment
41. Experience of continued professional development
42. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
43. Experience of medicines management
44. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
45. EMIS user skills
46. Experience with clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
47. Essential
48. Qualified GP
49. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
50. Full GMC registration
Desirable
51. Desirable
52. MRCGP
53. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
Additional Criteria
Essential