Salaried GP

The Methodist Church in Britain; Godalming; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a salaried GP for Springfield Surgery in the United Kingdom. The role covers a varied caseload with face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, plus clinical triage and home visits for housebound patients in local care homes.

The post emphasises quality improvement, safeguarding and multidisciplinary teamwork, with GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List required.

Qualifications

• MRCGP or equivalent qualification as a GP.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Up-to-date mandatory training relevant to general practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care across a varied general practice caseload by face-to-face, telephone and online consultation.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions.
• Prescribe safely and review medications.
• Arrange investigations, referrals and follow-up.
• Carry out clinical triage so patients are seen by the right person, in the right place, at the right time.
• Make home visits to patients unable to attend the surgery.
• Provide ongoing medical care and clinical support to patients in local care homes.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and support continuity.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance and significant-event reviews.
• Contribute to quality improvement and to how the practice works for patients and staff.

Skills

Team working

Safeguarding

Clinical governance

Prescribing safely

Independent workload management

Education

MRCGP or equivalent

CPD ongoing

Mandatory GP training

Job description

A salaried GP post at Springfield Surgery, where the team wants its GPs to help shape how the practice runs. The work covers a varied caseload through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, with clinical triage, prescribing and management of acute and long-term conditions. The role is distinct for its home visits and ongoing care for patients in local care homes, alongside quality improvement work. GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List are required.

What the job involves

• Provide patient-centred care across a varied general practice caseload, by face-to-face, telephone and online consultation
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions
• Prescribe safely and review medications
• Arrange investigations, referrals and follow-up
• Carry out clinical triage so patients are seen by the right person, in the right place, at the right time
• Make home visits to patients unable to attend the surgery
• Provide ongoing medical care and clinical support to patients in local care homes
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and support continuity
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance and significant-event reviews
• Contribute to quality improvement and to how the practice works for patients and staff

Qualifications

• MRCGP or equivalent qualification as a GP
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Up-to-date mandatory training relevant to general practice

Registration & licences

• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List

Experience

• Experience of working as a GP in UK general practice
• Confidence managing a broad range of acute and long-term conditions
• Experience of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations
• Experience of clinical triage and prioritising patient need
• Experience of home visits and caring for housebound patients
• Experience of providing care to patients in care homes

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of safeguarding, clinical governance and safe prescribing
• Ability to manage workload independently and know when to seek support

Nice to have

• Experience of quality improvement or service development
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues
• Experience of developing a clinical special interest within primary care