Salaried GP

The Methodist Church in Britain; Westgate-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

6 weeks annual leave

1 week CPD

Indemnity cover

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Westgate Surgery in Westgate-on-Sea seeks a qualified GP to join our small multi-partner practice. You will manage a patient list of ~2,300 as an autonomous clinician, deliver care under the GMS contract, and participate in QoF targets and the duty doctor rota.

The post is offered full-time or part-time (min four sessions) with support for CPD, indemnity, and NHS pension. Registration with the National Performers List and full GMC registration are required.

Qualifications

• National Performers List registration is required.
• Full GMC registration and eligibility to practise in the UK independently.
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS or MDU) is required.
• Understanding of the GMS contract and primary care governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to your own patient list (~2,300) as an autonomous practitioner.
• Deliver clinical care to the standard required by the GMS contract.
• Participate in enhanced services and QoF targets.
• Take part in the duty doctor rota and generic prescribing.
• Keep accurate records and follow practice policies.
• Collaborate with the team, attend meetings, and support CPD.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Teamwork / autonomous work

Education

General Practitioner

CCT

MRCGP

Tools

EMIS

Office & Outlook

Job description

The salaried GP post is at Westgate Surgery, a single-site practice of just under 10,000 patients with three GP partners. The GP holds their own list of about 2,300 patients as an autonomous practitioner, working to the GMS contract and taking a turn on the duty doctor rota. It is offered full-time or part-time (at least four sessions), to replace a retiring GP, with dedicated home visiting and women's health support. National Performers List registration and defence indemnity are needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Provide medical services to your own patient list of about 2,300 patients as an autonomous practitioner
• Deliver clinical care to the standard required by the GMS contract
• Take part in enhanced services and work towards QoF targets
• Take part in the duty doctor rota
• Offer generic prescribing in line with local and national guidance
• Keep accurate clinical records and follow practice protocols and policies
• Work collaboratively with the practice team and the wider PCN team
• Follow clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Attend and contribute to practice meetings as required
• Comply with the appraisal process
• Write reports for employers, solicitors and insurers, and complete medical certificates and benefit forms
• Promote continuing professional development across the team and support the partners in the practice's strategic aims

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified GP
• General Practitioner Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• MRCGP

Registration & licences

• National Performers List registration
• Full GMC registration
• Eligibility to practise in the UK independently
• Appropriate defence indemnity from MPS or MDU

Skills & knowledge

• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strong IT skills
• Effective time management and planning
• Problem solving and analytical skills, including interpreting data
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance

Other

• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continuing professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management
• Competence in Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills
• Experience of clinical risk management

What’s offered

• NHS Pension
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 1 week CPD
• Benenden Healthcare after completion of probation
• Indemnity cover
• Employee assistance programme