General Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Range of shift patterns

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking an Out of Hours GP to work at a primary care centre. The role involves assessing and treating patients of all ages referred through NHS 111 and out-of-hours triage, with both face-to-face and telephone contact when demand is low.

Applicants must have GMC registration, a UK licence to practise, and prior out-of-hours experience. Flexible shifts include evenings, weekends and bank holidays within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP required.
• GMC registration and UK licence to practise.
• Experience in out-of-hours GP settings.
• Experience using Adastra clinical system.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients at a primary care centre during out-of-hours.
• See patients booked via NHS 111, CAS, out-of-hours triage and ED streaming.
• Record consultations and clinical notes in the Adastra system.
• Dispense medicines from stock per local protocols and safe medicines management.
• Refer to secondary care as appropriate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication and Intermaker

Ability to manage a diverse and often‑

Education

Fully qualified General Practitioner

Tools

Adastra clinical system

Job description

Out of Hours GP post with Practice Plus IUC, part of Practice Plus Group's urgent care service, based at a primary care centre. The GP assesses and treats patients of all ages referred through NHS 111, the Clinical Assessment Service, out-of-hours triage and emergency department streaming, mainly face-to-face and by telephone when demand is low. Sessions cover evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with a choice of shift patterns. Applicants need GMC registration and previous out-of-hours experience.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients of all ages attending the primary care centre for urgent care outside surgery hours
• See patients booked via NHS 111, the Clinical Assessment Service, out-of-hours triage and ED streaming, at around 34 patients per hour
• Manage a varied face-to-face caseload of acute minor illnesses and exacerbations of chronic conditions
• Assist with telephone triage when face-to-face demand is low, giving clinical advice, risk assessment and directing patients to care pathways
• Record consultations and clinical notes on the Adastra clinical system
• Dispense medicines from stock when required, following local protocols and safe medicines management
• Work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and administrative staff
• Make referrals to secondary care and liaise with other services
• Keep accurate clinical records and follow Practice Plus Group policies and NHS guidelines

What’s required

Qualifications

• Fully qualified General Practitioner

Registration & licences

• GMC registration
• Relevant UK licence to practise

Experience

• Previous experience working in an out-of-hours setting
• Proven experience using the Adastra clinical system

Skills & knowledge

• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Ability to manage a diverse and often complex caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory references
• DBS check

Other

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care in line with Practice Plus Group values
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

What’s offered

• Range of sessions to choose a shift pattern that suits you
• Professional development opportunities