General Practitioner

Mayflower Medical Group (Plymouth); Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Mayflower Medical Group (Plymouth) seeks a Salaried GP to join the Ernesettle branch, delivering a full range of GP services within a traditional direct patient care model. The role focuses on high-quality clinical care across all ages, with opportunities to contribute to service improvements and practice development.

The post may include GP trainer duties and consideration for newly qualified GPs, with a supportive multidisciplinary team and a commitment to professional development within the

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient use of SystmOne for patient records and data analysis.
• Full GMC registration and recognised training in general practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive medical care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Manage chronic diseases using structured patient-centred approaches.
• Provide acute, preventive, and home-visit care as needed.
• Record patient information accurately and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent communication

SystmOne

General practice competence

Education

GMC registration

CCT in General Practice or equivalent

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for applicants who are able to undertake 4 sessions at our Ernesettle branch. Our aim is to operate an efficient traditional GP model, providing efficient and effective direct patient care.

Main dutiesof the job

The Salaried GP is integral to providing primary healthcare services and ensuring the well-being of the patients across all demographics. This role involves delivering a full range of medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventionof diseases, to patients of all ages, managing both acute and chronic conditions. The position requires a collaborative approach to healthcare, working alongside a team of healthcare professionals to facilitate effective treatment outcomes and high standardsof patient care.

In addition to clinical duties, the Salaried GP will actively participate in the improvement of medical services within the practice, contributing to practice management and decision-making processes. This role is pivotal in maintaining highclinical standards and patient satisfaction and requires staying updated with medical practices and guidelines that govern general practice.

As a surgery, we are also open to recruiting GP trainers as we look to expand our team across the sites. In tandemwith this, we are also open to the recruitment of newly qualified GPs.

About us

Recently acquired by the Fuller and Forbes partnership, Mayflower Medical Group is a collection of 5 GP Surgeries based across Plymouth. Our surgeries provide healthcare to 35,000patients at the following locations Stirling Road, Ernesettle, Trelawny, Mannamead and Mount Gould.

As a group, our vision is to enable patients to live longer and healthier lives that are full, active and meaningful. We aim to do this by developing a sustainableprimary healthcare service. Our service is undertaken by our vast multidisciplinary team of GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics and Nursing teams, as well as our PCN staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive medical care to patients, including consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, initiate referrals to specialist services as necessary.
• Chronic Disease Management:

Oversee the management of complex chronic diseases using patient-centred, structured approaches. Utilise the latest clinical guidelines to ensure effective management of complex conditions.

• Acute Medical Care: Provide urgent care for acute medical conditionsand make decisions regarding the need for emergency hospital admission.
• Preventative Medicine: Implement strategies aimed at disease prevention and health promotion within the practice population.
• Home visiting: undertaking home visits including triage ofvisits as and when required.

Administrative Tasks:

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all patients, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to GDPR and other relevant legislation.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvementprograms that include audits, patient surveys, and reviews of services to enhance clinical outcomes.
• Meeting Participation: Engage in regular multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on patient care, practice development, and clinical governance.

EducationalActivities:

• Training & Supervision: Provide guidance, teaching, and supervision to junior doctors, medical students, and practice staff to promote continuous professional development within the practice.
• Continued Professional Development: Maintain and enhancemedical skills and knowledge through ongoing CPD and training. Communication: Patient Communication: Employ excellent communication skills to explain diagnoses, management plans, and therapeutic procedures to patients.
• Collaborative Healthcare Delivery: Workclosely with healthcare professionals within the practice and the wider medical community to provide seamless and integrated care for patients.

Leadership and Management:

• Team Involvement: Contribute to the practice's management by offering insights and expertisein the development of practice policies and protocols.
• Service Development: Assist in the development and implementation of new services within the practice to improve patient care and clinical efficiency.

Miscellaneous:

• The Practice recognises that the roleof a General Practitioner is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expectedof this role.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively explaining complex information to patients and collaborating with colleagues.

Desirable

• Strong organisational and time-managementskills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Specialist Knowledge

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in specific areas of interest such as diabetes care, dermatology, orwomen's health, which enhance the practice's service offerings.

IT Proficiency

Essential

• Competence in using SystmOne, essential for patient record management and data analysis.

Clinical Competence

Essential

• Proficiency in all areas of general practice, includingpatient consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Expertise in managing both acute and chronic conditions, with a comprehensive approach to patient care.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Completionof a full course of training in general practice (CCT) or equivalent recognised by the GMC.

Regulatory Compliance

Essential

Knowledge of current NHS practices, guidelines, and legal regulations affecting general practice.

Experience

Desirable

Experience ina primary care environment within the NHS, showing a track record of effective patient care and teamwork.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessaryfor 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 pleasesee NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address Ernesettle Medical Centre

21 Ernesettle Green

Plymouth

PL5 2ST United Kingdom