Job summary 4 to 6 session GP wanted to join our highly motivated and friendly practice team. Are you a newly qualified GP (within the last 2 years, without a substantive post and able to complete the term so as not to exceed 2 years) looking for an exciting and supportive role to launch your career. Preston Park Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join our team on a fixed term salary contract until April 2026. Ideally looking to start in April 2025.The job involves working upto 6 sessions per week. Main duties of the job The role will primarily involve patient-facing clinical work consisting of face to face and telephone consultations for routine and urgent care. Patient care will include investigating and reviewing results and making routine referrals. In addition to be part of the Duty GP rota, participate in clinical meetings, audits and quality improvement initiatives. About us We are a friendly, well established and successful GP practice located in the Preston Park area of Brighton and within easy reach of the wonderful Sussex countryside. The area has beautiful beaches, coastal walks and many more outdoor attractions situated on the doorstep. You will be joining a supportive practice with a cohesive, stable and dynamic team and at the same time enjoy a genuine professional and personal work life balance. We are:- a) A team of 8 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs and an extended Clinical team of 1 Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA, 2 Clinical Pharmacists and a phlebotomist. b) A GMS practice taking a prominent role in Preston Park Community Primary Care Network. c) List size of 12,745 and growing d) Well Organised with high QOF achievement e) System One clinical system f) Close knit practice team with regular social events. We offer:- a) A variety of appointment types; face to face and telephone consultations. b) Face to face consultations are 15mins. c) Superb Nursing, Admin & Management support d) Training opportunities, personal development and special interests encouraged and supported If you are looking to join a supportive team focusing on quality patient care, with a voice in how you develop and work in General Practice in a nice part of the country then come and join us at Preston Park Surgery. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A3253-25-0002 Job locations Preston Park Surgery Florence Road Brighton BN1 6DP Job description Job responsibilities Job Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. 1. Provide patient-centred, evidence-based care that addresses the medical needs of the local patient population. This includes diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, working to improve overall health outcomes. 2. Ensure that all medical services provided align with the standards and obligations set out in the primary care contract. This includes meeting targets related to patient care, access, and service quality, in compliance with NHS guidelines. 3.Implement safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing practices, ensuring that medication choices follow both local formularies and national prescribing guidelines 4. Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and asthma through regular reviews, treatment adjustments, and patient education, aiming to optimize control and prevent complications. Use care plans and multidisciplinary approaches when necessary. 5. Ensure all administrative tasks, including managing referrals to secondary care, processing repeat prescription requests, reviewing test results, and handling patient queries, are completed promptly and accurately to support effective patient care. 6. Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor responsibilities, shared across five practices. This will involve rotating placements, spending one month in each surgery, ensuring coverage and continuity of care throughout the network. 7. Ensure that all patient consultations, treatments, and decisions are accurately recorded in patient notes in a timely manner, following best practices and adhering to legal and policy requirements. This is essential for continuity of care and medico-legal purposes. 8. Contribute to the practice team by taking on a fair and equitable share of clinical and administrative duties. This ensures smooth operations and a balanced workload across the practice. 9. Follow established clinical guidelines for patient care and actively participate in audits to ensure quality improvement. Take a proactive approach in implementing any audit recommendations to enhance patient safety and care standards. 10. Support practice-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient care, service delivery, and operational efficiency. Contribute ideas and take part in projects that drive continuous improvement in healthcare quality and outcomes. 11. Take ownership of specific areas of the QOF, ensuring that the practice meets its targets. This could involve chronic disease management, patient screening programs, or preventative health measures, ensuring high standards of care and practice performance. 12. Participate in practice meetings to discuss clinical issues, operational challenges, and practice performance. Provide input into decision-making processes and support the implementation of agreed actions to improve service delivery. Job description Job responsibilities Job Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. 1. Provide patient-centred, evidence-based care that addresses the medical needs of the local patient population. This includes diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, working to improve overall health outcomes. 2. Ensure that all medical services provided align with the standards and obligations set out in the primary care contract. This includes meeting targets related to patient care, access, and service quality, in compliance with NHS guidelines. 3.Implement safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing practices, ensuring that medication choices follow both local formularies and national prescribing guidelines 4. Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and asthma through regular reviews, treatment adjustments, and patient education, aiming to optimize control and prevent complications. Use care plans and multidisciplinary approaches when necessary. 5. Ensure all administrative tasks, including managing referrals to secondary care, processing repeat prescription requests, reviewing test results, and handling patient queries, are completed promptly and accurately to support effective patient care. 6. Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor responsibilities, shared across five practices. This will involve rotating placements, spending one month in each surgery, ensuring coverage and continuity of care throughout the network. 7. Ensure that all patient consultations, treatments, and decisions are accurately recorded in patient notes in a timely manner, following best practices and adhering to legal and policy requirements. This is essential for continuity of care and medico-legal purposes. 8. Contribute to the practice team by taking on a fair and equitable share of clinical and administrative duties. This ensures smooth operations and a balanced workload across the practice. 9. Follow established clinical guidelines for patient care and actively participate in audits to ensure quality improvement. Take a proactive approach in implementing any audit recommendations to enhance patient safety and care standards. 10. Support practice-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient care, service delivery, and operational efficiency. Contribute ideas and take part in projects that drive continuous improvement in healthcare quality and outcomes. 11. Take ownership of specific areas of the QOF, ensuring that the practice meets its targets. This could involve chronic disease management, patient screening programs, or preventative health measures, ensuring high standards of care and practice performance. 12. Participate in practice meetings to discuss clinical issues, operational challenges, and practice performance. Provide input into decision-making processes and support the implementation of agreed actions to improve service delivery. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience Essential The applicant must not have already worked within a GP Practice as a GP. GMC Registration National Performers List registration (England) Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT 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 Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Qualifications Essential Essential Newly qualified GP (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post) with full GMC registration and license to practice Desirable Desirable Knowledge of System One Clinical System Experience of Medicine Management Experience of ICB Initiatives Experience of working in primary care Person Specification Experience Essential Experience Essential The applicant must not have already worked within a GP Practice as a GP. GMC Registration National Performers List registration (England) Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT 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 Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Qualifications Essential Essential Newly qualified GP (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post) with full GMC registration and license to practice Desirable Desirable Knowledge of System One Clinical System Experience of Medicine Management Experience of ICB Initiatives Experience of working in primary care 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 Preston Park Surgery Address Preston Park Surgery Florence Road Brighton BN1 6DP Employer's website https://www.prestonparksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)