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One Ashford Hospital, Kent, has an exciting and new opportunity for an experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join our clinical services. This role would be ideal for a General Practitioner who is looking for the flexibility of part-time work, but the security of a permanent contract.
Who we are looking for
* GMC registered with a licence to practice and on the General Practitioner register.
* Member of a Medical Defence Organisation currently active in NHS General Practice.
* Have current experience in general practice with excellent clinical decision-making skills.
* Have excellent communication skills.
* Be passionate about patient-focused, evidence-based healthcare and health prevention.
* Demonstrate clinical excellence and professionalism across the role.
Part-time, minimum of 1 clinical session of 4 hours per week, additional sessions per week can be discussed.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a General Practitioner working within primary care.
* In accordance with a Clinic timetable, the successful General Practitioner will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, paperwork, and dealing with correspondence in a timely fashion.
* Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems in relation to our health screening packages.
* Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other internal clinicians.
* Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultations with patients and in line with current disease management protocols, developing care plans for health improvement.
* Completion of clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of the service.
* Refer patients for further opinions and interventions according to protocols, including internal diagnostic services.
* Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
* Participating in the auditing of activity.
* Awareness and compliance with all relevant guidelines e.g. data protection, confidentiality, and health and safety.
Qualifications / Skills & Knowledge / Qualities
* Member of the General Medical Council Register MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
* Experience of working in primary care.
* Communication skills, including sensitivity and the ability to provide clear explanations.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Empathy.
* Drive to continue learning throughout career.
* Ability to work efficiently.
* Experience from the private sector.
About the Hospital
One Ashford Hospital is one of Kent's newest private hospitals having opened in 2016. Patients receive fast access to appointments with specialist Consultants, diagnostic imaging, and treatment for a range of health concerns. Our private hospital has been designed with the latest technology and with patient care at its heart.
In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London-based private healthcare group. Phoenix provides exceptional patient-centered care with not only Ashford in their portfolio but medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London, in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, and in Chelmsford, Essex.
One Ashford is next door to the William Harvey Hospital and is close to junction 10 of the M20. Parking is available and is ideally located for candidates living in and around the Ashford area.
Our Recruitment Process
At One Ashford Hospital, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Any offers of employment made by One Ashford Hospital will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
One Ashford Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
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