Job summary We would like to recruit a salaried GP or a GP Partner to work four sessions a week to join us in April 2025. Norton Brook Medical Centre is a long-established, friendly and forward-thinking practice serving the local communities of Kingsbridge and the surrounding area. Due to a once in lifetime opportunity for one of our GP colleagues, we are now seeking a similarly- dedicated, progressive and motivated GP to join our clinical team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care with a strong emphasis on continuity. Our long-standing team of dedicated clinicians and wider practice staff have a supportive team ethic. We also have a strong focus on continued improvement and learning as well as a commitment to the training of future doctors and GPs. Joining the Norton Brook team provides the opportunity to further your career in a stunning coastal location in the South Hams. You would enjoy working across an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the opportunity for creating an excellent work/life balance. What we offer: Indemnity under MDDUS group Scheme 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata to sessions worked) Opportunity for excellent work/life balance in a stunning coastal location Friendly, collegiate working environment Well established and supportive team Working in alignment with the NHSE General Practice Model and BMA guidance for safe working in practice Main duties of the job The post is a permanent role for a GP. The specific days, sessions and working hours are negotiable but would be on regular days of the week. There could be potential future opportunity for more weekly sessions, or to incorporate the role into a portfolio career. Our GPs rotate between being a triage GP managing all on the day demand through SystmConnect, our total triage system, and having planned routine surgeries with a mix of pre-booked, face to face or phone appointments. Our triage system provides a flexible approach for us to ensure our appointment capacity appropriately meets our demand and that we can work within safe and acceptable limits. Our GPs also provide ward-round medical cover for South Hams Community Hospital which is next door to the practice. We encourage continuity in patient care and maintain personal lists where possible. Norton Brook Medical Centre is part of South Hams PCN and the triage and referral systems include appointments with shared ARRS roles including a Paramedic, First Contact Physiotherapist, Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners and Social Prescribers. About us Our GP Partners and Practice Manager have active roles in South Hams PCN and LMC subcommittees. Our GPs have a strong interest in medical education and the practice hosts GPSTs, F2 doctors and medical students, which provides for a stimulating and sociable work environment. Our GPs and Managers are a committed, friendly and approachable team and share a passion for the outdoors, be it land or sea as well as fondness for a variety of four-legged friends We have a welcoming and stable team of administration support staff, two Nurse Prescribers, a Nurse Associate and three HCAs/Phlebotomists. All clinical staff share a protected daily morning coffee break. Due to our small-town location and proximity to the South Hams Hospital, we enjoy close working relationships with community-based staff. Norton Brook has a purpose built extremely comfortable building with ample free parking and a lovely sunny setting. Our patients are a mixed rural/small town population with approximately one hundred patients who are resident in care homes. We enjoy beautiful surrounding countryside, a great proximity to the Dartmoor National Park, a stunning coastline and lovely sandy beaches. Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1900-24-0000 Job locations Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge TQ7 1AE Job description Job responsibilities Youll be part of a wider team that promotes, prevents and offers treatment. Youll care for people with chronic illness and long-term conditions, aiming to keep them well and in their own homes. A typical day in the practice normally starts at around 8am when youll check paperwork before seeing patients. Youll spend time with a mix of patients with a variety of health needs until late morning, either face-to-face or through a phone consultation. After morning appointments, you'll generally catch up on paperwork, make any phone calls and you may visit patients in their homes or care homes. Once visits are complete, youll start your afternoon surgery, from 2pm until 6.00pm. You will also provide evening appointments part of our extended access rota. On a rotational basis you will also act as our triage GP using SystmConnect working with our triage admin and and wider practice team. Hospital ward rounds at our our local nurse led rehabilitation hospital will also be required on a rotational basis. You will also be involved in educational supervision of medical students, foundation year doctors and GP trainees as well as attending practice meetings, morning coffee break and whole practice training events. Job description Job responsibilities Youll be part of a wider team that promotes, prevents and offers treatment. Youll care for people with chronic illness and long-term conditions, aiming to keep them well and in their own homes. A typical day in the practice normally starts at around 8am when youll check paperwork before seeing patients. Youll spend time with a mix of patients with a variety of health needs until late morning, either face-to-face or through a phone consultation. After morning appointments, you'll generally catch up on paperwork, make any phone calls and you may visit patients in their homes or care homes. Once visits are complete, youll start your afternoon surgery, from 2pm until 6.00pm. You will also provide evening appointments part of our extended access rota. On a rotational basis you will also act as our triage GP using SystmConnect working with our triage admin and and wider practice team. Hospital ward rounds at our our local nurse led rehabilitation hospital will also be required on a rotational basis. You will also be involved in educational supervision of medical students, foundation year doctors and GP trainees as well as attending practice meetings, morning coffee break and whole practice training events. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP Entered on GP Register Registered on National Performers List Experience Essential Experience gained in UK NHS General Practitioner role in Primary Care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP Entered on GP Register Registered on National Performers List Experience Essential Experience gained in UK NHS General Practitioner role 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 Norton Brook Medical Centre Address Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge TQ7 1AE Employer's website https://www.nortonbrookmedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)