Salaried GP

NHS; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS practice in Dorchester as a Salaried GP. Contribute to a supportive team dedicated to high-quality patient care while enjoying a balanced work life. This role offers the opportunity to work 4 to 6 sessions weekly, engaging in both clinical and administrative duties. Be part of a collaborative environment that fosters professional development and community well-being.

Benefits

Supportive team atmosphere

Annual social events

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and eligibility to practice independently in the UK.
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP with evidence of current validation.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly effective medical care to the population.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to clinical guidelines.
• Support the training of medical students and engage in self-learning.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Communication

Time Management

Education

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

Queens AvenueSurgery, Dorchester, is a long established and respected practice with over 8700patients.

We are looking for a Salaried GP who takes pride in their work and would like to contribute to the health and wellbeingof our patients. This vacancy is for 4 to 6 sessions a week, working set days.

We are located in a beautiful Victorian building in theCounty Town of Dorchester, close to Dorset County Hospital and near to stunningcountryside and the breathtaking Jurassic Coast.

We offer a friendly and very supportiveatmosphere to work in despite the challenges of primary care. We pride ourselves on the fact that we havebeen able to address the work life balance with a full complement of doctorsand a wonderful team to support them.

We are a very social bunch, and the successful candidate will be invited to attend our annual skittles challenge (no skill required), our Summer Barbeque and Christmas Party.

You would be part of a GP team consisting of 7 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP (this role) and 2 GP Registrars.

We also have a multidisciplinary and loyal clinical and administration team, some of whom have been with us for 20+ years. We have Nurse led chronic disease management supported by 2 HCAs.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomouspractitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practicepopulation, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complyingwith the contract.

Furthermore, the post holder willadhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to theeffective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining apositive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary practiceand PCN team.

About us

QueensAvenue Surgery is committed to providing a high standard of care through apatient-centred and holistic approach to primary healthcare.We strive to ensure our patients know their GP and that our GPs know theirpatients, building strong, lasting relationships that support continuity ofcare.

Weuphold the highest clinical standards and use the most effective methods toenhance patient care, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of lifefor all our patients. Our medical advice is grounded in the latest evidence,helping patients make informed decisions to achieve better health outcomes.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor role
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Person Specification

• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration (England)
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Qualifications

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)

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.

Depending on experiencein line with BMA model contract