6 months Maternity Cover GP

Fir Park Medical Centre; Widnes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fir Park Medical Centre in Widnes is recruiting a GP to cover a 6-month maternity leave, working 6 sessions per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). The modern, purpose-built health centre serves about 12,000 patients and hosts a forward-thinking team of GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists and HCAs.

We offer a competitive salary and a supportive environment with strong teaching links and training opportunities through the University of Liverpool Medical School; a chance to develop

Qualifications

• GMC registered with inclusion on the NHSE Performers List (or eligible)
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills
• Interest in professional development. All experience levels are welcome
• Willingness to engage with quality improvement and Practice based initiatives
• GP willing to do home visits and administrative tasks relating to care they have provided

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GP contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
• Provide other personal medical services to meet identified patients need.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare professionals within the organisation.
• Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.
• Work within current ICB policy for prescribing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Professional development mindset

Experience in GP practice

Home visits willingness

Education

GMC registration

NHS England medical practitioners list

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a GP to join our established training practice in Widnes on a contract for 6 months providing Maternity Leave cover. The post is for 6 sessions per week, on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Located in astate-of-the-art, purpose-built health centre in a desirable neighbourhood, weserve a patient population of approximately 12,000. We host a fantastic groupof forward thinking & friendly clinicians made up of GPs, ANPs, PracticeNurses Pharmacists and HCAs and are looking forward to welcoming a new GP toour team.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We offer a competitive salary package in line withexperience, along with the opportunity to work with a welcoming and supportiveteam looking to further your professional development.

6 sessions a week - on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

• An enthusiastic & compassionate GP looking to join an exciting forward thinking practice
• GMC registered with inclusion on the NHSE Performers List (or eligible)
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills
• Interest in professional development. All experience levels are welcome
• Willingness to engage with quality improvement and Practice based initiatives
• GP willing to do home visits and administrative tasks relating to care they have provided

About us

WHY JOIN US?

Modern Facilities

Brand new, purpose-built health centre in a nice neighbourhood. With state of the art facilities and comfortable working environment

DYNAMIC TEAM

Young, vibrant team with diverse clinical expertise and a supportive collaborative culture

TRAINING PRACTICE

Active involvement in all levels of medical education and professional development

CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

Enthusiastic and forward thinking team members specialising in a wide range of areas to provide comprehensive patient care

OUR CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

• Minor Surgery
• Women's Health
• Frailty
• Palliative Care

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

The Practice boasts strong connections with the University of Liverpool Medical School and local clinical training programmes. As a recognised training practice, we are committed to medical education and regularly host

• GP Trainees (ST1-ST3)
• Foundation Doctors (FY1/FY2)
• Medical Students

This provides an intellectually stimulating environment with opportunities for teaching and mentorship.

PRIMARY CARE NETWORK INVOLVEMENT

We are proud active members of our local Primary Care Network, playing a key role in:

• Development of a National award winning community Heart Failure Hub, and Chronic Kidney Disease clinics
• Advanced care pathways
• Collaborative working across the healthcare community

Job responsibilities

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GP contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
• Provide other personal medical services to meet identified patients need.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare professionals within the organisation.
• Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.
• Work within current ICB policy for prescribing.

Experience

• Eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment.
• Strong clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care.
• Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Passionate about technology and improving healthcare outcomes.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Experience of working in a GP practice and Primary Care

Qualifications

• Registration and Certification
• Be included in NHS England list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006.
• Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register.

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.