General Practitioner

The Medical Centre; Newsham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Centre Group is seeking a GMC-registered GP for 4 to 6 sessions per week to deliver patient-centred care across our Maidstone sites. You will join a multidisciplinary team, with NHS pension and a supportive environment, offering professional development opportunities.

We welcome newly qualified GPs and experienced practitioners who are committed to high-quality care and flexible working patterns within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• Inclusion on NHS England Medical Performers List, as applicable.
• Excellent communication, consultation and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and professional standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of health conditions.
• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately.
• Manage long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and preventive healthcare.
• Identify patients requiring urgent assessment, referral or hospital admission.
• Refer patients to secondary care and other services as needed.
• Provide remote and in-person consultations as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Consultation skills

Education

GMC registration

Job description

We are looking for a GP who is fully registered with the GMC for 4 to6 sessions per week, who has commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

We welcome applications from both newly qualified GP who are entitled to work in UK or experienced GP.

We offer flexible 4 to 6 sessions per week and salary dependent on experience and qualifications. We have supportive and friendly clinical and administrative team. You will have opportunities for professional development,NHS pension and other benefits in line with the agreed employment package

Main duties of the job

Your role will include clinical care to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, and undifferentiated health needs. You may be allocated to process results, sign repeat prescriptions, review clinical correspondence etc within allocated session time.

About us

The Medical Centre Group is a . We are a well-established practice with a multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Our team include Lead Senior GP partner along with 4 partners, 7 salaried GPs, Prescribing pharmacist, Advance Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, HCAs, Phlebotomists, and pharmacy technicians who are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

We have wide range of admin staff to support. We are across our two sites in Maidstone: The Shepway Medical Centre and The Grove Green Medical Centre.

Job responsibilities

Provide consultations for patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Assess, diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of health conditions.

Prescribe medications safely and appropriately.

Manage long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Undertake preventative healthcare, screening and health promotion.

Identify patients requiring urgent assessment, referral or hospital admission.

Refer patients to secondary care and other appropriate healthcare services.

Provide telephone, online and face-to-face consultations as appropriate.

Maintain accurate, complete and timely clinical records.

2. Patient care and communication

Provide compassionate, respectful and confidential care.

Involve patients in decisions about their treatment and management.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.

Support patients with complex medical, psychological and social needs.

Provide appropriate safety-netting advice and follow-up arrangements.

3. Practice and administrative responsibilities

Review investigation results and take appropriate action.

Complete prescriptions, referral letters, medical reports and other clinical correspondence.

Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement activities.

Follow practice policies, clinical protocols and relevant NHS guidance.

Maintain compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety and information governance requirements.

4. Teamwork and professional development

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary primary care team.

Participate in practice meetings and clinical discussions.

Support the education and supervision of medical students and trainees where appropriate.

Maintain continuing professional development and participate in appraisal and revalidation requirements.

Contribute to service development and improvements in patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List, as applicable to the role.
• Excellent communication, consultation and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and professional standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with the practice's clinical software EMIS and local referral pathways

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.