GP

Castlegate & Derwent Surgery; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cumbria is seeking both full-time and part-time GPs to join their friendly team in Cockermouth. This role involves managing a diverse patient caseload, focusing on delivering exceptional patient care. The successful candidates will enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. The beautiful Lake District surrounds provide a perfect backdrop for a healthy work-life balance, making this an ideal position for those looking to enhance their careers in a vibrant town setting.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant GMC Registration and a license to practice.
• Continuous professional development evidence required.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing patient caseload in a primary care setting.
• Conducting consultations and home visits as needed.
• Making professional decisions on patient health.

Skills

Experience in general practice

Strong EMIS knowledge

Continuous professional development

Autonomous decision-making

Education

Full GMC Registration

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Medical Performers List inclusion

Job description

GP Opportunities in theHeart of Cumbria Where Work-Life Balance Truly Exists

Were looking for both full-time and part-time GPs tojoin our friendly team in Cockermouth a thriving market town on theedge of the breath-taking Lake District National Park.

We are keen for candidates who wish to focus on deliveringcore family practice, getting back to basics, and focusing on deliveringexceptional levels of patient care and outcomes.

Why Cockermouth?

Imaginefinishing your working day and being just minutes away from fells, lakes, andendless outdoor adventures whether its paddleboarding at sunset, climbing,trail running, or wild swimming. With excellent schools, affordable housing,and a vibrant town full of independent shops, cosy pubs, and great restaurants,Cockermouth is an ideal place for professionals, families, and anyone seeking ahealthier lifestyle.

Wecare for 18,100 patients from our modern, purpose-built surgery insideCockermouth Hospital. You'll be working in bright, well-equipped clinical roomsalongside a supportive, welcoming team.

We are currently developing revised ways of working under a new leadership and management team to improve our CQC outcome. There may be a future partnership opportunity for the successful candidate.

To apply for this position please send a covering email attaching your CV to Mrs Claire Raven, Practice Manager [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will manage a patient caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

The Role:

• Full or part-time positions available
• Mix of consultations and home visits
• Opportunities to be involved with training, research, and care homes
• Supportive team who values patient care and clinician wellbeing

About us

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery aims to work with our patients in a lifetime partnership to promote their health and wellbeing.

We currently have 9 GPs and around 50 clinical and non-clinical staff serving 18,000 patients in our extensive Health Centre. We can help you achieve your ambitions, from clinical special interests to research, management, IT and medical politics. Our size means we are flexible, able to innovate and adapt whilst retaining a good team spirit and strong emphasis on quality and education. We are constantly seeking ways to improve the patient journey and maintain a supportive well‑being culture amongst our staff.

Job responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• In accordance with the practice rota, the post-holder will undertake an On Call day as Duty Doctor and/or Triage Doctor which will involve home visits, telephone triage, urgent on the day appointments and dealing with emergency duties which arise on the day. The On Call days are allocated on a rota basis between all GP staff
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Occasionally dealing with private medicals and insurances
• Cross cover for other GPs when they are on leave to cover post, results, tasks and prescriptions
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand‑written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life‑long learning and audit to ensure evidence‑based best practice
• Contributing to Practice Meetings and Clinical Meetings were appropriate
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer‑based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read‑coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• Participate in incentives such as Enhanced Services and QoF as directed

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate
• Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
• Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of other specialist interest /development / training

Experience

• Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team
• Strong EMIS knowledge

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.