GP Partner

Trescobeas Surgery; Falmouth (KY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable GP practice in Falmouth is seeking a committed General Practitioner for six sessions per week. The position offers a supportive and friendly environment with a focus on patient care and quality healthcare delivery. Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality services in a beautiful coastal setting. Ideal candidates should have relevant GP qualifications and a passion for primary care.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Training opportunities

Involvement in community health initiatives

Qualifications

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner.
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment with a minimum of two years in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• Manage long-term conditions and support patients in adopting healthy lifestyles.
• Contribute to chronic disease management and participate in clinical improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Flexibility to work outside core hours

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Tools

Systm 1 clinical system

MS Office

Job description

Join us on Cornwalls sunny south coast,where exceptional medicine meets life by the sea.

Areyou ready for a change of scene and pace whilst continuing to practiceoutstanding medicine? Nestled in the heart of beautiful Falmouth, our practiceoffers the rare chance to combine clinical excellence with a lifestyle mostdoctors only dream of: turquoise sea, sandy beaches, harbour walks, and avibrant community that blends university energy with coastal calm.

At Trescobeas Surgery, were a well-established, patient-focused GP partnershipserving around 10,700 patients (with a dispensing branch) and fully integratedwithin our local Primary Care Network. We are looking for a committed andenthusiastic GP to join our team for six sessions per week, with a genuine viewto partnership.

Main duties of the job

Weare a friendly, supportive and well-established practice which achievesexcellent QOF results.

We are apatient-focused medical practice dedicated to providing high-quality primarycare to our local community. We currently have five established partners and 4salaried GPs working alongside our practice nurses, paramedics, pharmacists,physios, social prescribers and mental health hub within the Primary careNetwork group to deliver excellent healthcare in a supportiveenvironment.

Weare a training practice for undergraduates and GP trainees.

Weoffer family planning, minor surgery and joint injections, we are seeking acommitted and enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our team.

Youwill provide comprehensive medical services to a diverse patient list,contribute to chronic disease management and participate in clinical meetingsand quality improvement initiatives. You will also manage your own workload,home visits, with duty and prescription review on a rota basis.

Webelieve we offer high quality patient centred care and are interested inspeaking to GPs who would be keen to join our team. Wewelcome New to practice fellowships

Weuse Systm 1 clinical system.

About us

What we offer

A friendly, supportive environment - Fiveexperienced partners and four salaried GPs working closely with ourmultidisciplinary team practice nurses, paramedics, pharmacists,physiotherapists, social prescribers and mental-health practitioners deliveringexcellent, joined-up care.

A modern model of care - We operate atotal triage system that allows genuine flexibility, excellent continuity, andthe ability to focus on what really matters to patients.

A training and teaching culture - We are atraining practice for undergraduates and GP trainees, fostering a supportiveand developmental environment for both new and experienced clinicians.

Scope for developing your interests - Weoffer family planning, minor surgery, and joint injections, and encourageclinical leadership and innovation in areas of personal interest.

Balanced working life - You will take partin duty sessions, prescription reviews and home visits on a rota basis,supported by an experienced admin and management team who keep non-clinicalworkload to a minimum.

An enviable lifestyle - Work where peoplecome on holiday surrounded by stunning coastline, world-class sailing waters,excellent schools, and a welcoming Cornish community.

Job responsibilities

a.Thedelivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b.Theprovision of services commensurate with the GP contract

c.Clinicallyexamine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychologicalperspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to otherservices/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other localguidelines

d.Genericprescribing adhering to local and national guidance

e.Prioritisehealth problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergencycare

f.Effectivemanagement of long-term conditions

g.Supportpatients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestylesand apply principles of self-care

h.Processadministration in a timely manner including referrals, repeat prescriptionrequests and other associated administrative tasks

i.Reviewmedications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelinesand local care pathways

j.Maintainaccurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy andguidance

k.Workcollaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

l.Adhereto best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

m.Supportthe delivery of anticipatory care plans

n.Takeresponsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within theorganisation

o.Acceptdelegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

p.Attendand contribute effectively to external and internal meetings as required

q.Contributeeffectively to the development and maintenance of the organisation includingclinical governance, training, financial management and HR

r.Beaware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhereto practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

s.Ensurecompliance with the appraisal process

t.Prepareand complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

u.Committo self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional developmentacross the organisations team

v.Reviewand adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

w.Encouragecollaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a cultureof continuous improvement

x.Bean integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the widernetwork and multi-disciplinary team

y.Ona rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

z.Acceptresponsibility for a specialist interest within the organisation

aa.Contributeto the effective management of the organisation including administration,planning, strategy, resilience planning etc.

bb.Identify,implement and embed best practice through clinical guidelines and the auditprocess

cc.Contributeto the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

dd.Showleadership qualities, work collaboratively, ensure an even distribution of theorganisations workload

ee.Remainfully focused on the strategic aims of the organisation, making recommendationsto enhance income and reduce expenditure

ff.Prepareand attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner

gg.Provideproactive leadership to the organisation, patients and their carers

hh.Supportin the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalfof the organisation

ii.Participatein the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, andparticipate in the identification of any necessary learning brought aboutthrough clinical incidents and near-miss events

jj.Undertakeall mandatory training and induction programmes

kk.Contributeto and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

ll.Attenda formal appraisal at least every 12 months. Once a performance/trainingobjective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so thatnew objectives can be agreed

mm. Contribute to publichealth campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Other requirements / wider responsibilities

• Partake in financial management decisions/meetings
• Occupational Health clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
• Project lead as required with PCN, CQC, ICS/ICB and QOF

Experience

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Minimum of two years as either a salaried GP or post-graduation for a non GP partner
• A good understanding of the primary care contract
• Good understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced services
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICS initiatives
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
• Full GMC registration
• Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
• Appropriate medical defence indemnity
• Evidence of current validation/appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Personal Qualities

• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with robust problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Polite and confident
• Motivated, forward thinker

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.