Job summary Leatside Health Centre is looking for an enthusiastic salaried GP, to join our friendly, and supportive team for a 6-month fixed term contract to cover for Maternity Leave. We are forward thinking and committed to providing multidisciplinary services for our local population. Main duties of the job Provide all GP services required Respond tomedical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards Compile and issue computer generated acute, and repeat prescriptions Support practice staff, and respond to requests for advice and assistance from the reception, secretarial, prescription, PA and nursing staff Attend MDT, clinical and practice meetings Provide additional enhanced services to the practice that meet the needs of the patient population and maximise income streams to the practice Awareness and compliance with all relevant practice policies & guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and QOF In general the post Holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care About us We are forward thinking and committed to providing multidisciplinary services for our local population. We are also an established training practice (with GP Registrars and Medical Students). We hold a daily coffee session, with the opportunity for clinical staff to discuss any patient/clinical issues. We are a large busy surgery located in Redruth, Cornwall, and have a combined list of circa 17,000 patients, with 6 Partners. We are members of North Kerrier East PCN. Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number A4754-24-0001 Job locations Forth Noweth Chapel Street Redruth Cornwall TR15 1AU Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: Salaried GP CONTRACT TERM: 6 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover HOURS: 6 sessions - days to be agreed SALARY: Depending on experience Leatside Health Centre is looking for an enthusiastic salaried GP, to join our friendly, and supportive team for a 6-month fixed term contract to cover for Maternity Leave. We are forward thinking and committed to providing multidisciplinary services for our local population. We are also an established training practice with GP Registrars and Medical Students. We hold a daily coffee session, with the opportunity for clinical staff to discuss any patient/clinical issues. We are a large busy surgery located in Redruth, Cornwall, and have a combined list of circa 17,000 patients, with 6 Partners. We are members of North Kerrier East PCN. Main duties of the job Supported by the clinical and management team the post holder will act as one of the regular GPs within the practice, working alongside the practice team. Provide general medical services for the practice population to a high standard dealing with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting. Comply with the practices General Medical Services GMS contract, DES/LES contracts and adhere to the principles of good medical practice. You will be required to: Provide all GP services required Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards Compile and issue computer generated acute, and repeat prescriptions Support practice staff, and respond to requests for advice and assistance from the reception, secretarial, prescription, PA and nursing staff Attend MDT, clinical and practice meetings Provide additional enhanced services to the practice that meet the needs of the patient population and maximise income streams to the practice Awareness and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and QOF 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 Usual GMC GP qualifications must apply Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: Salaried GP CONTRACT TERM: 6 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover HOURS: 6 sessions - days to be agreed SALARY: Depending on experience Leatside Health Centre is looking for an enthusiastic salaried GP, to join our friendly, and supportive team for a 6-month fixed term contract to cover for Maternity Leave. We are forward thinking and committed to providing multidisciplinary services for our local population. We are also an established training practice with GP Registrars and Medical Students. We hold a daily coffee session, with the opportunity for clinical staff to discuss any patient/clinical issues. We are a large busy surgery located in Redruth, Cornwall, and have a combined list of circa 17,000 patients, with 6 Partners. We are members of North Kerrier East PCN. Main duties of the job Supported by the clinical and management team the post holder will act as one of the regular GPs within the practice, working alongside the practice team. Provide general medical services for the practice population to a high standard dealing with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting. Comply with the practices General Medical Services GMS contract, DES/LES contracts and adhere to the principles of good medical practice. You will be required to: Provide all GP services required Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards Compile and issue computer generated acute, and repeat prescriptions Support practice staff, and respond to requests for advice and assistance from the reception, secretarial, prescription, PA and nursing staff Attend MDT, clinical and practice meetings Provide additional enhanced services to the practice that meet the needs of the patient population and maximise income streams to the practice Awareness and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and QOF 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 Usual GMC GP qualifications must apply Person Specification Eligibility Essential Full GMC registration National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU/MDDUS) Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Desirable Experience of QOF and clinical audit Minimum of two years as a salaried GP Experience of medicines management Experience Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit Experience with clinical risk management Person Specification Eligibility Essential Full GMC registration National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU/MDDUS) Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Desirable Experience of QOF and clinical audit Minimum of two years as a salaried GP Experience of medicines management Experience Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit Experience with clinical risk management 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). 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. 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 Leatside Health Centre Address Forth Noweth Chapel Street Redruth Cornwall TR15 1AU Employer's website https://leatsidehealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)