Job summary We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and forward thinking GP. We are passionate about providing high quality care for Derby Road & Pinewood in Ipswich, where we look after over 19,000 patients. We have a well-established multi-disciplinary team with a strong focus on customer service and communication. We would love to hear from candidates with GP surgery experience, although we would also like to hear from those that can show flexibility and a range of transferable skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while working in a supportive, forward-thinking primary care environment. Main duties of the job Using the online platform AskMyGP as our primary point of contact, our clinical team consult with patients online, face to face or over the telephone. The team work together to provide continuity of care for our patients. The successful candidate should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team. You should have the ability to multi-task with good time management. A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. The ability to follow protocols and or instruction with attention to detail is essential, but we also welcome innovation and interest in Quality Improvement. The vacancy is for up to 6 sessions a week; however, this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness. About us We are based across two sites, based in the heart of Ipswich. Our team is dedicated to working together, ongoing learning, and importantly the wellbeing and work-life balance of the team. Suffolk Primary Care is a innovative partnership of 7 practices across Suffolk. By sharing resources, joining together and finding new ways of working we can ensure that patients and communities can receive the high level of care they rightly deserve. The happiness of our staff is vital to the success of our organisation and we aim to provide a high level of support, training and resources to help all employees thrive in their careers and provide the highest level of support, care and treatment to our patients. Patient care is at the forefront of everything we do at Suffolk Primary Care. We are committed to improvement and the delivery of high quality care for our patients. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A0598-DERBY130225 Job locations 52 Derby Road Ipswich IP3 8DN Pinewood Surgery Laburnum Close Pinewood Ipswich IP8 3SL Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Clinical Responsibilities: As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, on call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Clinical Responsibilities: As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, on call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Desirable Evidence of continued professional development LTC training (Diabetic, Asthma, CPOD, CHD and CKD) Experience Essential Chronic disease management Primary prevention and screening services Clinical governance Delivery of QOF targets 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 Excellent communication skills Desirable SystmOne experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Desirable Evidence of continued professional development LTC training (Diabetic, Asthma, CPOD, CHD and CKD) Experience Essential Chronic disease management Primary prevention and screening services Clinical governance Delivery of QOF targets 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 Excellent communication skills Desirable SystmOne experience 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). Additional information 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 Derby Road Practice Address 52 Derby Road Ipswich IP3 8DN Employer's website https://www.derbyroadpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)