Salaried GP

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Indemnity cover through MDU

30 days annual leave pro rata

Bank holidays pro rata

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a GP for Lamberhurst Surgery to deliver care under the GMS contract with autonomous clinical responsibility. The role is a four-hour session weekly (preferably Friday) within a one-year fixed-term salaried post.

Applicants must hold GMC registration with CCT and be on the NHS Performers List. Join a collaborative team and contribute to quality improvement and governance.

Qualifications

• Qualified medical degree and registration with GMC.
• CCT or equivalent GP training certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care under the GMS contract for the practice population.
• Manage long-term conditions and provide generic prescribing.
• Process referrals and repeat prescriptions and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Polite communication

Effective listening

Education

MBBS or equivalent

CCT (GP Training)

Job description

A one-year fixed-term salaried GP post at Lamberhurst Surgery, with autonomous clinical responsibility. The work covers medical care for the practice population under the GMS contract, including long-term conditions, generic prescribing, referrals and a rota of duty doctor cover. It is one four-hour session a week, preferably on a Friday morning or afternoon. Applicants need a CCT, GMC registration and a place on the NHS Performers List.

What the job involves

• Delivering medical care to the practice population under the GMS contract
• Generic prescribing in line with local and national guidance
• Managing long-term conditions
• Processing administration promptly, including referrals and repeat prescriptions
• Undertaking duty doctor cover on a rotational basis
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Taking an equal share of the practice workload
• Following clinical guidelines and the practice audit process
• Contributing to continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• Taking delegated responsibility for a specific QOF area or areas
• Attending and contributing to practice meetings
• Contributing to practice development, including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

Qualifications

• Recognised primary medical qualification, such as MBBS or equivalent
• Certificate of Completion of GP Training (CCT)

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration
• GP on NHS Performers List

Skills & knowledge

• Polite, professional and confident communication with others
• Able to communicate effectively and understand patients' needs

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Other

• Passionate about providing good clinical care
• Flexible and open to change to improve things
• Supportive of colleagues
• Evidence of ongoing appraisals

What’s offered

• 30 days annual leave, pro rata
• Two statutory holidays, pro rata
• 8 bank holidays, pro rata
• NHS Pension
• Indemnity cover through MDU, pro rata
• Access to the necessary equipment in each clinical room
• External training courses permitted, subject to approval