Job summary We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated GP with a dynamic proactive approach to patient care to join our forward thinking, friendly multidisciplinary Team. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified GP's. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with General Practitioners working in Primary Care. We are committed to putting patient care first and looking for dedicated professionals who share our values and passion for delivering quality care to our patients. About us We are a 5 Doctor practice serving over 7350 patients, and are in purpose built premises in the village of Murton, County Durham. Our Team includes 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners, well established Nursing Team, Pharmacy Team, and a hard working Management, Reception and Administrative Team. We are a training and teaching practice. We are part of North Easington PCN and have an extended multidisciplinary team of First Contact Physio, Primary Care Mental Health Nurse, Trainee Nurse Associate, GP Assistant and a personalised care team of Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators. We are a member of South Durham Health Federation. We are CQC rated 'Good' in all areas. Date posted 17 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3048-24-0000 Job locations Murton Medical Group 20 Woods Terrace East Murton Seaham County Durham SR7 9AB Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The post-holder will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients. Clinical Responsibilities The post holder will undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, messages, investigations, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and offering preventative medical advice. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health and, if appropriate referring to other care providers. Providing counselling and health education. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to accepted GMC standards. Recording data to support the Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and clinical audit activities. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible). Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) 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. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, eg prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety. A commitment to life-long learning, audit and peer appraisal, to ensure evidence based best practice. Contributing to training of GP Registrars, medical students and the nursing team. Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the Practice, including monitoring and updating patient records for the purpose of QOF and enhanced services. Contributing to the upkeep of computer-based patient records. Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The post-holder will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients. Clinical Responsibilities The post holder will undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, messages, investigations, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and offering preventative medical advice. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health and, if appropriate referring to other care providers. Providing counselling and health education. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to accepted GMC standards. Recording data to support the Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and clinical audit activities. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible). Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) 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. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, eg prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety. A commitment to life-long learning, audit and peer appraisal, to ensure evidence based best practice. Contributing to training of GP Registrars, medical students and the nursing team. Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the Practice, including monitoring and updating patient records for the purpose of QOF and enhanced services. Contributing to the upkeep of computer-based patient records. Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current GMC Registration On National Performers List Commitment to patient care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current GMC Registration On National Performers List Commitment to patient 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 Murton Medical Group Address Murton Medical Group 20 Woods Terrace East Murton Seaham County Durham SR7 9AB Employer's website https://www.murtonmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)