General Practitioner

Sussex Primary Care; Hove; On-site; GBP 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hove is seeking a Salaried GP to deliver innovative patient-centered care and high clinical governance. Responsibilities include diagnostics, treatment, and active participation in clinical governance. Candidates must hold an MRCGP qualification and be registered on the GMC GP Register. This role offers a competitive salary package tailored to experience and various working hours. Flexible and supportive working environment provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• MRCGP qualification is essential for this role.
• Registered on the GMC GP Register with a license to practice.
• UK based candidates are necessary for application.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical services to registered patients.
• Perform surgery consultations and emergencies.
• Engage in continuing professional development.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Passion for healthcare

Ability to develop knowledge and skills

Education

MRCGP qualification

Registered on the GMC GP Register

On an NHS National Performers list

Job description

About Us

We are a training practice, part of Sussex Primary Care, committed to innovative, patient‑centred care and high clinical governance standards. We offer competitive salary packages, flexible working hours, pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.

Main Duties

Diagnosis and treatment: Assess, diagnose and treat patients with common illnesses and injuries, and carry out minor procedures.

Prescriptions: Prescribe medication and provide advice on treatments.

• Administrative duties


• Training – Participate in the training of ACPs and medical students.

Job Details

Job title: Salaried GP

Salary: Dependent on additional responsibilities. Session rate £11,750 depending on experience.

Hours: Various (Minimum 4 sessions)

Reporting to: Clinical Lead & Practice Manager

Accountable to: Clinical Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical services to registered patients of the practice, ensuring highest standards of care in line with national contractual regulations and guidelines.


• Perform surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations, triage, home visits, authorise repeat prescriptions, handle test results, medical reports and referral letters in a timely manner.


• Provide health promotion, advice and signpost patients to appropriate services to maximise health and social functioning.


• Mind personalised care and population health, reducing health inequalities and reflecting these in daily practice.


• Make professional, autonomous decisions for presenting patients – self‑referred or referred from others.


• Assess health needs of patients with undifferentiated problems, screen for disease risk factors and early signs of illness, and take appropriate action.


• Consult with patients and develop care plans in line with current disease‑management protocols and care pathways.


• Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes using IT systems.


• Compile and issue computer‑generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding handwritten prescriptions.


• Prescribe in accordance with locally or nationally agreed prescribing formulary.


• Work in accordance with all relevant clinical guidelines, pathways and protocols.


• Delegise tasks appropriately to other staff and coordinate care.


• Participate in in‑hours duty doctor sessions as agreed.


• Engage in continuing professional development, annual GP appraisal, revalidation, peer supervision and maintain membership on the Medical Performers List.


• Remain up to date with NICE guidance and relevant clinical practice guidance.


• Active engagement with professional development lead to promote patient safety and quality of service.


• Participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit and quality‑improvement activities.


• Ensure that Care Quality Commission requirements are reflected in day‑to‑day practice and actively maintain and develop CQC compliance.

Qualifications

• MRCGP qualification.


• Registered on the GMC GP Register with licence to practice.


• On an NHS National Performers list (England, Wales or Northern Ireland).


• UK based (necessary).


• Overseas Tier 2 workers with relevant skills and qualifications are welcomed.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Passion for healthcare.


• Motivated to develop knowledge and skills required for the role and for ongoing professional development.


• A Clinical Supervisor would be beneficial.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.