Salaried GP

Cheveley Park Medical Centre; Carrville; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A friendly training practice in suburban Durham is seeking a fully qualified GP to work 4 sessions per week, combining face-to-face and phone consultations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical and communication skills and be a collaborative team player. Experience in Diabetes management is preferred, along with a commitment to high-quality patient care. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment that values continuity of care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in general practice.
• Experience in Diabetes management or willingness to train.
• Experience or interest in teaching/training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations face-to-face, via phone, and home visits.
• Lead in Diabetes management and provide health education.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Excellent clinical and communication skills

Collaborative team player

Ability to work under pressure

Sensitive and empathetic

Education

Fully qualified GP with GMC registration

General Practice trained

Evidence of continued professional development

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

GP wanted for 4 sessions per week with a mix of face to face, visits andphone call appointments in a friendly training practice in suburbanDurham. Working across three days one ofwhich will be a Tuesday.

What werelooking for:

Fully qualified, GMC-registered GP to work 4 sessions perweek

Excellent clinical and communication skills

Collaborative team player who enjoys working in a supportiveenvironment

Diabetes Lead experience or willingness to train

Trainer status preferred (but not essential)

Someone who values continuity of care and good patientrelationships

Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced General Practitioner to join our small, friendly team. We are offering a unique opportunity for a dedicated professional with at least 2 years\' experience in general practice.

The role carries considerable responsibility to ensure the highest standards of care for all our patients. The successful candidate will be involved in planning and decision making as part of the wider practice team.

There is an expectation that the post-holder complies with all clinical and information governance policies and procedures and any other policies and procedures necessary for the safe and effective discharge of all required clinical duties.

We would like the successful candidate to ideally have experience of Diabetes management or willingness to take this on as practice lead.

To provide support for the GP Partner and wider clinical team and supervise trainees.

About us

We are a friendly GMS practice with a list size ofapproximately 5100

We have SystmOne as our Clinical System.

We have a supportive multidisciplinary team including GP Partner, 2 x salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse, 2 x HCAs, pharmacist and pharmacy technician, Care Coordinator & administrative support staff and close links with PCN staff.

We work together as a team to deliver the best care possible for our patients.

We take a proactive approach to looking after our patients and focus on continuity of care and innovationin service delivery

We are a dedicated training practice, providing training and clinical support for 2 x GP Registrars and a Foundation L2 doctor. We also host 5th year medical students. We occasionally provide work experience for those considering GP as a career.

Job responsibilities

To undertake all duties and responsibilities associated with a General Practitioner working within Primary Care including:

Professional decision-making in relation to presenting problems.

Take part in audit activities when required.

Assessment of patient\'s healthcare needs

Consultations face to face, via telephone and home visits and dealing eConsults.

Triage calls and visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.

Proactive screening of patients for risk factors and early signs of illness.

Disease management in line with protocols, developing care plans when required.

Lead in Diabetes management - preferably with experience or with a view to training

Providing health education as necessary

Attend and take part in MDT meetings with the wider team.

Compliance with all relevant clinical governance and practice policies and protocols.

Assisting with establishment of appropriate systems to manage long term conditions.

Completion of all relevant administrative duties required for successful delivery of service.

Record clear, detailed and timely consultation notes to agreed standards.

Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and audit and continuous development to ensure evidence based best practice.

Compile and issue acute and repeat prescriptions, prescribing in accordance with the formulary when appropriate.

Meet professional learning standards and CPD requirements.

Development of effective relationships with colleagues and the wider team which is very important for collaborative working.

Supervision and support for trainees during their placement at the practice.

Providing teaching and training session for trainees, as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
• Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (where appropriate)
• General Practice trained
• On Performers List
• Enhanced DBS (although this will be renewed on appointment)
• UK driving licence
• Current CPR certificate
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Other post graduate diplomas
• Experience / interest in teaching / training
• Experience in Diabetes management or desire to train to become Lead fr the practice.

Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and punctual
• Motivated and a forward thinker
• Ability to process information accurately and effectively in a timely manner.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience of working as a GP trainer.
• Experience of dermatology.
• Experience as Lead in Diabetes Management or willing to train as such

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.