Calvary Health Centre, a small GMS practice of nearly 4,000 patients, is recruiting a sessional GP on a 12-month contract. The work covers face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits, management of acute and chronic conditions, and prescribing. The post is 4 to 6 sessions a week with flexible days where possible, and the practice is a training site for GP trainees and medical students. Applicants need GMC registration and an NHS Performers List entry, and newly qualified GPs are welcome.
What the job involves
- Face-to-face and telephone consultations
- Management of acute and chronic conditions
- Home visits for patients unable to attend the practice
- Reviewing investigation results and clinical correspondence
- Making appropriate referrals and using Advice & Guidance
- Safe and effective prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship
- Taking part in clinical meetings and practice governance activities
- Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, administrative staff and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Maintaining high-quality and timely clinical records
- Contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement projects
- Supporting the practice's clinical governance and CQC compliance
- Teaching and supporting medical students where appropriate and according to experience
What’s required
Registration & licences
- GMC registration
- Entry on the NHS Performers List
Experience
- Experienced or newly qualified GP
Skills & knowledge
- Commitment to safe, effective and patient-centred care
- Reliable, professional and organised
- Excellent communicator and team player
- Interest in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
- Interest in medical education and teaching
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Opportunities to teach medical students
- Opportunities to lead or join clinical audits and quality improvement projects
- Support for professional development and clinical governance
- Friendly and supportive practice team
- Well-organised clinical and administrative support
- Positive multidisciplinary team working
- Free dedicated parking at modern purpose-built premises